Ryan Hall Says Jiu-Jitsu Is ‘A Philosophy’: “Real Life Aikido”
Asked by Lex Fridman to explain the essence of Jiu-Jitsu to someone who has never stepped on a mat, Ryan Hall skipped techniques, submissions and belt ranks… And described a philosophy that joins phys…
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Bernardo Faria: “World Champions Can Make Poor Instructors…”
World champion black belt Bernardo Faria says a world title does not make someone a good instructor. He has a close view of the question as the force behind BJJ Fanatics, which carries more than 3,000…
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Hélio and Carlson Gracie: the tribute at the third Worlds and the handshake that never happened
Marcelo Alonso recalls two scenes from the relationship between Hélio and Carlson Gracie: the tribute at the third Worlds and a refused handshake at a vale tudo event.
9 hours ago
Charles Oliveira ready to give up BMF belt before UFC 335
Charles Oliveira says the BMF belt may not be for him, defends his grappling win over Max Holloway and previews Diego Lopes at UFC 335.
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Why don’t the big Jiu-Jitsu matches happen? Fepa Lopes answers: “People don’t want to face each other”
Fepa Lopes, president of BJJ Stars, explains why the matches fans ask for the most take so long to happen: “People don’t want to face each other.”
13 hours ago
Volkanovski vows to finish unbeaten Evloev at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski says he will finish unbeaten Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Breakdown, Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3, full card and start time.
13 hours ago
Cyborg Abreu wins four golds at Fort Lauderdale Open
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu left the IBJJF Ft. Lauderdale International Open with four gold medals on Saturday (October 17) at the Broward County Convention Center in Florida.…
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Jaqueline Amorim suspended six months for ostarine
Jaqueline Amorim gets a six-month UFC suspension for ostarine. What CSAD found, why it ruled contamination and when the BJJ black belt can return.
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Farid Basharat: Dana White hints at reason for UFC release
Dana White says there is “definitely a reason” the UFC let unbeaten Farid Basharat go. What he said, Basharat’s response and his 7-0 UFC run.
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Thierry Felipe wins open class in his black belt debut
Thierry Felipe competed as a black belt for the first time this Saturday, October 17, at the IBJJF Sacramento Fall International Open, and left with the…
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Why do world champions struggle at UFC BJJ? Vitor Shaolin, a referee at the event, explains
Vitor Shaolin, a UFC BJJ referee, explains why world champions take time to perform at the event: they have to “cut the umbilical cord” with the IBJJF rules.
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Ralph Gracie On The Melqui Galvão Case: “The Law Has To Be Severe”
Ralph Gracie addressed the Melqui Galvão situation – and, asked about se*ual assault allegations in martial arts, he placed the responsibility on instructors and gym owners. Here is what the Gracie ha…
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Henry Cejudo Says Khabib Nurmagomedov & Other Sambo Athletes Couldn’t Make It In Wrestling
Henry Cejudo has taken aim at the standing of sambo in Dagestan, claiming that athletes who compete in it do so because they fell short in wrestling. The Olympic gold medalist and former two-division …
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“Rickson used to lose to blue belts”? Marcelo Alonso explains the two phases of Rickson Gracie
Marcelo Alonso answers the clips claiming Rickson Gracie “used to lose to blue belts,” separates the phases of his career and tells the story of the pool cover.
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Jasudavicius calls for Natalia Silva rematch in Toronto
Jasmine Jasudavicius beat Erin Blanchfield on the mat at UFC Edmonton and wants a Natalia Silva rematch. How she won and what Dana White said.
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Royce Gracie: “The Gracies Aren’t Violent – It’s The People Who Are Disrespectful”
Royce Gracie, who helped bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to a global audience with his run through the early UFC tournaments, told Carlos Machado why he left California for Florida four years ago. The polic…
2 days ago
Cesalina Gracie Says Jiu-Jitsu “Saved My Life” On Everest Summit
Cesalina Gracie went to Mount Everest ready for altitude, cold, avalanches and the physical grind of climbing… But she did not expect her Jiu-Jitsu to matter because of the man running her expedition.…
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From employees to owners: how Rodrigo and Michele Freitas bought the academy where they worked
Michele Freitas tells how she and her husband, Rodrigo Freitas, bought the California academy where he taught and went from 150 to more than 500 students.
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Mike Malott KOs Joaquin Buckley with a knee at UFC Edmonton
Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley with a knee at UFC Edmonton. How it ended, full results and Jasudavicius’s win over Blanchfield.
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Buchecha and Leandro Lo: the open class final Cobrinha calls proof of friendship
Cobrinha points to the 2018 Worlds open class final, when Buchecha gave up the title to an injured Leandro Lo, as an example of what friendship is.
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UFC Edmonton tonight: start time, card, Malott’s jiu-jitsu
UFC Edmonton start time, how to watch, full card and why black belt Mike Malott’s grappling could decide his main event with Joaquin Buckley.
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Will Wilson drops to featherweight for The Crown, wants the biggest names
Will Wilson is changing divisions on the biggest stage of the year. The 2026 European champion at lightweight, the 21-year-old American drops to featherweight for The…
2 days ago
Ronaldo Junior reveals serious injury, may need surgery
Ronaldo Junior will be away from the mats for a while. In a statement on social media, the Brazilian, the first middleweight champion in UFC BJJ…
2 days ago
Rômulo Barral and his daughters, Pan Kids champions: “Pressure is a privilege”
Rômulo Barral talks about coaching his daughters, Pan Kids champions, and defends expectations in building an athlete: “Pressure is a privilege.”
2 days ago
Manel Kape compares Joshua Van fight to Silva-Griffin KO
Manel Kape says his UFC flyweight title fight with Joshua Van will look like Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin. His quotes, history and expected date.
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The greatest guard players in Jiu-Jitsu history: the names that keep showing up on the lists
Who are the greatest guard players in Jiu-Jitsu history? Rafael Mendes and Michael Langhi come up in talks with Tainan Dalpra, Rodrigo Freitas and Vitor Freitas.
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Judo Historian Says Gordon Ryan’s Behavior Would Not Be Tolerated In Judo
Judo historian Chadi argues that Gordon Ryan’s public conduct would not survive inside judo’s institutional culture. Speaking on a podcast, he said the sport weighs an athlete’s behavior outside compe…
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John Hearn, The World’s Oldest Judo Teacher, Passes Away At 103
John “Jack” Hearn, known to generations of students in Cramlington simply as Mr. Hearn and nicknamed Judo Jack, has died at 103. His judo began by accident. Appendix surgery ended his cycling, and in …
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BJJ Coach Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball Jailed For Eight Years After SA On Free Trial Student
Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball, a 44-year-old instructor at Ceres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Reading Crown Court on October 8 for sexually assaulting a woman who had com…
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Keith Krikorian Calls Dating Bans In BJJ Gyms “Cult-Like”
Keith Krikorian says Jiu-Jitsu gyms that forbid students from dating each other are behaving like cults. He expanded on a social media take, arguing that coaches should encourage healthy relationships…
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Demetrious Johnson Says He Would Ban Heel Hooks In MMA: “Can Ruin Someone’s Career”
Demetrious Johnson wants oblique kicks banned from MMA, and he says heel hooks should go with them. The MMA legend made his case in a sit-down with Ariel Helwani, comparing the two techniques as simil…
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Judo Champion Kayla Harrison Reveals She Has Five Herniated Discs: “Couldn’t Lift My Arm”
UFC champion Kayla Harrison has detailed the neck surgery that threatened her preparation for her November 14 fight with Amanda Nunes. On a recent podcast, she said she learned she had five herniated …
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Brian Glick Explains How He Trains Every Day In His 50s Despite Injuries
Longtime John Danaher student Brian Glick trains every day in his 50s, on a body carrying nearly 25 years of wear. In a recent interview he described a mix of lingering injuries and age-related arthri…
6 days ago
Judo GOAT Teddy Riner Explains Why He Turned Down UFC
Judo heavyweight Teddy Riner has spoken about a rumored multi-million dollar UFC offer to compete in the cage. Riner, whose career is so dominant that he is regularly mentioned among France’s greatest…
6 days ago
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week? Oct. 12--18, 2026
See what's streaming on FloGrappling Oct. 12–18, including Fight to Win 328, ADCC New Jersey Open, ADCC Callao Open and more.
Oct 12, 2026
Windows Signs Kade & Tye Ruotolo In What May Be One Of BJJ’s Biggest Sponsorship Deals Ever
Microsoft’s Windows brand has announced a sponsorship with Kade and Tye Ruotolo, a partnership that is likely among the largest the sport of Jiu-Jitsu has seen. Windows unveiled the news in an Instagr…
Oct 12, 2026
Owen Livesey Says The Training Room Is Afraid Of John Danaher: “He’s Got A Temper”
UK judo champion and grappling coach Owen Livesey has given a rare inside account of John Danaher’s New Wave room in Texas, where he trained for two weeks a couple of years ago. Speaking on the Life A…
Oct 12, 2026
Judo Gold Medalist Owen Livesey Rejects The ‘Don’t Drill’ Movement: “I Don’t Agree With It”
Commonwealth Games judo gold medalist Owen Livesey has no patience for the idea that grapplers should stop drilling. Livesey trained judo full-time for eight years before moving into Jiu-Jitsu and gra…
Oct 11, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Set To Face Neiman Gracie At RAF Abu Dhabi
Real American Freestyle (RAF) announced that UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will meet Neiman Gracie Stambowsky on November 14 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi! Tsarukyan arrives wit…
Oct 11, 2026
Draculino: “The Technical Level Of BJJ Nowadays Compared To My Time Is Infinitely Better Now”
Draculino has watched Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grow from its grassroots days in Barra da Tijuca into a technical, global sport. On The Resilient Show, he compared the old school with the modern game and ga…
Oct 10, 2026
FloGrappling GM Ben Kovacs Says UFC BJJ Is Losing Money: “Doesn’t Math Out”
FloGrappling general manager Ben Kovacs says the economics of professional grappling rarely add up, and that UFC BJJ is a prime example. He laid out the case on The Ageless Warrior Lab with host Dave …
Oct 10, 2026
Is FloGrappling Worth It? What You Get With A Subscription
See what a FloGrappling subscription includes, from live and on-demand BJJ to ADCC, IBJJF events, rankings, results and more.
Oct 7, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Oct. 5-11
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Oct. 5-11, including Fight to Win 328, Main Character Jiu-Jitsu 10 and the UIJJ Adriatico BJJ Cup.
Oct 5, 2026
2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship Results: Full Podiums
See the full 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship results, including team standings and podium finishers from Secaucus, New Jersey.
Oct 3, 2026
Do conceito à adaptação: Roberto Gordo demonstra como a leitura da posição muda tudo no Jiu-Jitsu
Em uma sequência de treino, mestre Roberto “Gordo” e o professor Lucas Gripp procuraram decifrar como uma mesma situação de meia-guarda pode gerar diferentes soluções a partir do controle, da reação d…
Oct 1, 2026
Gabriel Panizza consolida trajetória internacional e busca consagração no IBJJF World Master
A trajetória de Gabriel Machado Panizza no Jiu-Jitsu foi construída em diferentes etapas, desde os primeiros anos de competição na Zona Oeste de São Paulo até a consolidação como atleta de alto nível …
Oct 1, 2026
The Black Belt Brackets Are Out For The IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship
Here are the official adult black belt brackets for the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship!
Sep 30, 2026
WHO'S IN For the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championships
The 2026 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship returns October 2-4 in Secaucus, New Jersey, bringing more than 2,300 registered athletes together.
Sep 29, 2026
Gabriel Panizza builds international career and eyes breakthrough at the IBJJF World Master
Gabriel Machado Panizza’s Jiu-Jitsu journey has been built through different stages, from his early years competing in the West Zone of São Paulo to establishing himself as a high-level athlete on the…
Sep 29, 2026
2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Schedule
Find the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship schedule, competition dates, schedule release information and how to watch live on FloGrappling.
Sep 29, 2026
Everything To Know About The 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Everything to know about the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, including how to watch, event details and live coverage on FloGrappling.
Sep 29, 2026
From concept to adaptation: how positional awareness transforms Jiu-Jitsu, with Roberto Gordo
Master Roberto “Gordo” and Professor Lucas Gripp recently demonstrated how the same half-guard situation can lead to different solutions based on control, the opponent’s reaction, and decision-making.…
Sep 28, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 28-Oct. 4, including Polaris 39, Fight to Win 327, Pan IBJJF No-Gi and more live events.
Sep 28, 2026
Thiago Saldanha’s journey: grit, growth, and Jiu-Jitsu excellence
By Pedro Oliveira — September 25, 2026 From the quiet streets of southern Brazil to the relentless pace of New York City, Thiago Saldanha has emerged as a standout black belt in the ranks of Renzo Gra…
Sep 25, 2026
10 frases para você explicar o que é Jiu-Jitsu para qualquer um
“O Jiu-Jitsu é o maior instrumento educativo que existe.” ~ Grão-Mestre Carlos Gracie “É o triunfo da inteligência sobre a força bruta.” ~ Grão-Mestre Rorion Gracie “O Jiu-Jitsu é a escola onde o agre…
Sep 25, 2026
Turris Invitational: 103 competições, uma virada e um novo desafio no Jiu-Jitsu
Algumas histórias começam no tatame ainda na infância e seguem por caminhos diferentes até chegar a um mesmo ponto. É o caso de Pedro Henrique Chagas Valim e Kauan da Silva Gallinaro, que construíram …
Sep 25, 2026
Building Champions: Márcio Zaca’s Impact on Jiu-Jitsu Talent Development
Before titles and recognition, there is work that happens away from the spotlight: finding talent, creating opportunities, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. This is where Márcio …
Sep 23, 2026
LIST: ADCC Veterans Competing at IBJJF No-Gi Pans
Fresh off one of the biggest no-gi tournaments of the year, the ADCC World Championships, the jiu-jitsu world continues to power forward.
Sep 22, 2026
Pai e filhos lutam no mesmo card e protagonizam feito raro no mundo das lutas
A Liga Monstro Combat 3 (LMC 3), marcada para o dia 25 de setembro, nos estúdios da RedeTV!, em São Paulo, terá uma história especial protagonizada por uma família do mundo da luta. Wallace Lopes fará…
Sep 22, 2026
Carlson Gracie e GFTeam se destacam no Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO
O último final de semana foi de muito Jiu-Jitsu no Rio de Janeiro. O Club Municipal recebeu o Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO, que contou com equipes tradicionais no topo do pódio. Nas disputas de kimo…
Sep 21, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 21-27
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 21-27, including IBJJF Sul Americano, ADCC Opens, Fight to Win 326 and more live BJJ.
Sep 21, 2026
Os treininhos de Jiu-Jitsu nos tempos do jovem ídolo Carlson Gracie
Nos anos 1990, um jovem repórter chamado Luca Atalla, ainda faixa-roxa, teceu variadas perguntas sobre Jiu-Jitsu para o saudoso grande mestre Carlson Gracie. Papo vai, papo vem, e Luca perguntou como …
Sep 18, 2026
Grand Prime em Porto Alegre define novos classificados para a Copa dos Campeões 2026
A reta final da temporada 2026 da Copa Prime começou em grande estilo. No último dia 13 de setembro, o Meca Sports Bar, em Porto Alegre, recebeu a Grand Prime, primeira etapa da última trilogia do cal…
Sep 18, 2026
Turris Invitational: histórias de superação no Jiu-Jitsu se encontram em duelo de kimono
O caminho até o tatame do Turris Invitational, que estreia no dia 14 de novembro, na Upper Arena, no Rio de Janeiro, não foi linear para João Ramiro Lopes Krett e Gabriel Moura. Os dois tiveram contat…
Sep 18, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Delivers In Krakow, New Champions, Retirements, & More!
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including the ADCC World Championships in Krakow, IBJJF's The Crown, Victor Hugo, and more
Sep 15, 2026
ADCC 2026: o feito histórico da Gracie Barra no absoluto, a nova geografia do grappling e a dinastia dos filhos
O ADCC 2026 terminou em Cracóvia, na Polônia, com uma sensação diferente das edições anteriores. O Brasil continua sendo uma potência incontestável, mas já não ocupa sozinho o centro do mapa. A compet…
Sep 15, 2026
Felipe Pena Becomes First Two-Time ADCC Absolute Champion With Submission Win
Felipe Pena submitted Roosevelt Sousa to win the 2026 ADCC absolute championship, becoming the first athlete to capture two ADCC absolute titles.
Sep 13, 2026
ADCC 2026 Results: Full Brackets, Champions And Medal Winners
See complete ADCC 2026 results, brackets, champions and medal placements, plus Yuri Simoes’ superfight win and the men’s absolute final.
Sep 13, 2026
ADCC World Championship 2026 Results By Country: Which Nation Had The Most Wins?
Here is every country's wins at ADCC Worlds 2026. Find out how many countries were represented in Poland.
Sep 13, 2026
Yuri Simoes Is Named Superfight Champion After Kaynan Duarte Sustains Injury At ADCC Worlds
Yuri Simoes wins the Superfight at the 2026 ADCC World Championship after Kaynan Duarte is forced to leave the mat with an injury.
Sep 13, 2026
Kennedy Maciel Grows His Family Legacy, Wins -66kg Division At 2026 ADCC Worlds
Kennedy Maciel follows in the footsteps of his father, winning his first gold medal and conquering the -66kg division at 2026 ADCC Worlds.
Sep 13, 2026
Magomed Dzharbaev Wins ADCC Gold, Makes Russian History
Magomed Dzharbaev defeated PJ Barch to win the ADCC 2026 -77kg title, becoming the first Russian ADCC champion since 1999.
Sep 13, 2026
Jasmine Rocha Wins First ADCC Gold With Submission Over Ana Rodrigues
Jasmine Rocha submitted Ana Rodrigues in overtime to win her first ADCC world title, becoming the first member of the Rocha family to earn gold.
Sep 13, 2026
Pawel Jaworski Becomes First Polish Gold Medalist In ADCC World Championship History
Pawel Jaworski became the first Polish grappler to win gold at ADCC Worlds by defeating Marlon Tajik via one penalty.
Sep 13, 2026
Faixas-pretas de Jiu-Jitsu e atletas de MMA prometem guerra e finalização em duelo sem kimono no Turris Invitational
De um lado, um manauara formado desde cedo na competição e que encontrou no Rio de Janeiro o caminho para viver exclusivamente da luta. Do outro, um atleta que começou no Jiu-Jitsu em um projeto socia…
Sep 8, 2026
Como jornalista marcial transformou histórias em negócio na indústria do Jiu-Jitsu
A relação de Vitor Freitas com o Jiu-Jitsu começou cedo, influenciada pelo pai. Depois de um período afastado, ele retornou ao esporte, mas percebeu que, naquele momento, não teria tempo para se dedic…
Sep 8, 2026
Juan Carlos Lopez: living the dream through Jiu-Jitsu
Every martial artist has a beginning, a spark that ignites a lifelong journey. For Juan Carlos Lopez, that spark came as a teenager in Ecuador, when a simple triangle choke on an MMA video set him on …
Aug 12, 2026
Jeff Curran’s JCI returns with six title bouts
With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational …
Aug 5, 2026
Joao Cizeski and 2 ways to finish using lasso guard adjustments
Unlock the power of the Lasso Guard with two high-level submissions! In this video, Joao Cizeski breaks down the essential adjustments needed to trap your opponent and secure the tap. Notice that in t…
Jul 7, 2026
The logic of Jiu-Jitsu: conceptual teaching according to professor Fabrício Lopes
The road to a Jiu-Jitsu black belt is usually paved with exhaustive repetition and an encyclopedic accumulation of techniques,” says GMI Professor Fabrício Lopes. “However, in a sport that demands as …
Jun 9, 2026