Steveson Shuts Down DC's Warning on Jones Coaching
Gable Steveson thinks Jon Jones is perfect. Not "good." Not "great." Not "an underrated technical mind." Perfect.
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BJJ News — gym culture
Caio Terra: 'It Messes With My Life' — Legendary Competitor Reveals Lasting Career Damage
Caio Terra can't brush his teeth. Not in a metaphorical "life is hard" way.
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Jinri Park on Training Discomfort: Why Women Stay Silent in BJJ
Jinri Park has spent over a decade rolling. She's trained long enough to know the difference between a good training session and one where she leaves the mat feeling small.
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A Black Belt in a Jiu-Jitsu Shirt Stopped an In-Flight Emergency. CNN Acted Surprised.
When a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door at 30,000 feet, the man sitting nearby didn't freeze. He didn't yell for help.
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Danaher's Favorite Students: Beginners and Champs. Everyone Else Can Kick Rocks.
John Danaher has never competed in jiu-jitsu. He's built his entire coaching legacy on the backs of students who did—Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, Rory MacDonald, the Ruotolo twins.
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BJJ's Amateur Competition Scene Is Quietly Collapsing — and Too Many Promotions Finally Hit a Wall
You drive four hours. Your bracket started with twelve registered competitors.
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Tom DeBlass Told Men Not To DM Women At The Gym — The Real Issue Is Whether 'No Thanks' Gets Respected
Tom DeBlass has been in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over three decades. He runs one of the most respected gyms on the East Coast.
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Academy Responds to Member Concerns About Training Environment by Hiring Organizational Development Consultant Who Described BJJ As 'A Grappling Form of Karate'
Somewhere out there, a BJJ gym owner is writing a check to an organizational development consultant who has never set foot on a mat. The consultant has a master's degree, a LinkedIn with 4,000 connections, and a very thorough intake questionnaire.
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