BJJ News — ethics

Accountability in combat sports moves slowly, if at all. So when Reddit users uncovered Nazi imagery in Josh Saunders' social media activity in early July 2025, the Australian ADCC veteran's response time matched the sport's institutional pace: nowhere fast.

John Danaher, the BJJ coach renowned for his analytical mind and aversion to direct sunlight, posted a philosophical gem just three days before the IBJJF World Championships kicked off. That "winning doesn't mean anything if you win the wrong way." Oh, John.

The first time someone palmed your face on the mat, your reaction wasn't analytical. A hand on the face hits different from an arm drag — it feels personal in a way heel hooks don't, and heel hooks can end your season.