Dante Leon: “The Best Way To Get Good At Jiu-Jitsu Is Starting In The Gi”
Dante Leon grew up training Jiu-Jitsu almost entirely in the gi. When he began competing in the mid-2000s, no-gi was barely an afterthought at most academies, with the weekly schedule typically built …
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Justin Flores: Most BJJ Practitioners Make The Mistake Of “Move Collecting”
Justin Flores, a three-time USA Judo national champion who has coached athletes ranging from Ronda Rousey to Keenan Cornelius, says he’s identified a recurring weakness in how BJJ practitioners approa…
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William Tackett Explains Why He’s Skipping ADCC: “The Money Just Doesn’t Add Up”
William Tackett, a two-time ADCC Trials champion, is absent from the ADCC World Championships bracket this year… Why? Well, he laid it all out exactly on the FloGrappling Show – the financial numbers …
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Rorion Gracie: “There Are Too Many BJJ Black Belts Who Don’t Know How To Teach”
Rorion Gracie, credited with bringing BJJ from Brazil to the United States and helping launch it through the early UFC, says the sport’s global growth has come with a serious downside… A shortage of i…
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How I Achieved the Testosterone Levels of a 26 Year Old at Age 46 Naturally
A few weeks ago I received the results of my latest blood work. One number immediately caught my attention. My total testosterone came back at around 900 ng/dL. Exactly one year earlier I had done the…
2 days ago
Craig Jones Reveals He Nearly Booked Tom Hardy vs. Mark Zuckerberg for CJI 1
Craig Jones revealed on The Ariel Helwani Show that he came close to putting together one of the most unlikely celebrity grappling matches imaginable… Tom Hardy against Mark Zuckerberg at Craig Jones …
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Dustin Poirier Opens Up On Addiction Problems: “I Need To Stop Gambling”
Dustin Poirier says he’s financially secure for life following his UFC retirement… But the former lightweight title contender is candid about at least one habit he’s still working to control. Here is …
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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…
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Gordon Ryan Calls Out Kron Gracie: “We Can Do A Match Anytime”
Gordon Ryan, despite being retired from competition, appears willing to return for a bet match against Kron Gracie. Gracie won his ADCC title at under 77kg, and while Ryan has previously competed and …
3 days ago
Jacob Rodriguez Set To Face Vagner Rocha In Karate Combat 62 Comeback
Jacob Rodriguez has an opponent for his return to competition: Vagner Rocha, booked for Karate Combat 62 on July 24th. The two have never grappled each other directly, but their families carry a share…
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Former Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Arrested On Child Se*ual Assault Charges In Loveland (Denver)
Loveland police arrested a former BJJ instructor on Friday, following an investigation into multiple allegations of child se*ual assault involving two children he had a caregiving role over. Alexander…
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Why Everyone Needs To Experience Masters Worlds At Least Once
If you've never been, here are five reasons why Masters Worlds belongs on every grappler's bucket list.
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Grappling Bulletin: Polaris This Saturday, Helena Moves Up, Dante Leon, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including Polaris, ADCC, Helena Crevar, Dante Leon, Rafael Lovato Jr, and more
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Who Are The Reigning Champions At The ADCC World Championship?
The 2026 ADCC World Championship is approaching. Here's the full list of reigning division champions from 2024 looking to defend their titles.
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What Weight Divisions Are Competing At The 2026 ADCC World Championship?
The top no-gi BJJ grapplers in the world will go head-to-head on September 12-13 at the ADCC World Championship. Here is the full list of weight divisions.
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Ralph Gracie Promotes Bolsonaro’s Son To BJJ Black Belt – Even Though He’s Never Trained
Ralph Gracie has presented a symbolic black belt to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro… And the gesture has drawn attention largely because Flávio Bolsonaro has…
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Craig Jones Tours B Team’s Insane Multi-Million Dollar New Jungle Resort
Craig Jones just shared an early look at Zamaya, the beautiful training resort set to become B Team’s new home in Mexico’s Mayan jungle. The project is the result of eight years of work by Dave Foran,…
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(WATCH) Grappler Born Without Lower Extremities Zion Clark Dominates Fitness YouTuber
Zion Clark, a wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt born without lower extremities due to caudal regression syndrome, made quick work of fitness YouTuber Jesse James West in a recent grappling m…
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Will MMA get a boost following UFC Freedom 300?
UFC 300, held on April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, was not an ordinary pay-per-view. It was a landmark event for combat sports: the card featured current and former champions, Olympic medalists, and bouts…
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(WATCH) MMA Fighter Taps Out 1 Second Into The Fight
A Lions Fights event in Manaus, Brazil, produced one of the strangest finishes in recent memory… When the MMA fighter Michel Pantoja tapped out before his fight with Matheus Kokama had really started.…
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Former Wrestler AJ Ferrari Arrested After High-Speed Chase – Renewing Scrutiny Of Assault Allegations
Former Oklahoma State and Nebraska wrestler Albert “AJ” Ferrari was arrested last weekend following a high-speed pursuit in western Nebraska, an incident that has reignited attention on separate, more…
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Kron Gracie Blasts John Danaher: “He Can Explain But He Can’t Do S**t”
Kron Gracie has taken aim at John Danaher, one of grappling’s most respected coaches, questioning the substance behind his reputation. The criticism surfaced after Gracie shared a clip of Danaher’s ap…
Jul 3, 2026
Mikey Musumeci Accepts Bryce Mitchell’s Grappling Challenge: “I’m Not Worried”
Mikey Musumeci is taking Bryce Mitchell up on his offer. After Mitchell publicly called for a grappling match, Musumeci confirmed he’s in – setting up a crossover bout between a UFC fighter and one of…
Jul 3, 2026
How Elite Grapplers Balance Energy, Recovery, and Diet Preferences
Success in grappling sports is often associated with technical skill, conditioning, and mental toughness. While these factors are undoubtedly important, elite competitors understand that performance e…
Jul 2, 2026
Nutrition Lessons for Adults: Healthy Eating Basics
Structured nutrition lessons for adults remain highly relevant. Through research on nutrition, we found data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicating that only about 10% of…
Jul 2, 2026
4 Tried and True Half Guard Techniques To Help You Win Masters Worlds
Whether you're preparing for Master Worlds or simply looking to sharpen one of jiu-jitsu's most effective positions.
Jul 1, 2026
Every Athlete Officially Invited To ADCC World Championship 2026
See every athlete named to the ADCC 2026 World Championship (updated June 21st, 2026)
Jun 30, 2026
When Is The 2026 ADCC World Championships?
Subscribe to FloGrappling to watch the best BJJ athletes in the world this September at the 2026 ADCC Worlds.
Jun 29, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: No-Gi Brasileiros, Polaris Bracket, American Nationals
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including ADCC Asian Trials, Polaris, Mica returns, Bia Mesquita, & more!
Jun 29, 2026
Who's In For 2026 CBJJ Brazilian No-Gi Nationals?
Who's in for the 2026 CBJJ No-Gi Brasileiro Championship at black belt? Watch every division live exclusively on FloGrappling
Jun 25, 2026
Who's In For 2026 IBJJF American Nationals? Notable Black Belt Entries
Who's in for the 2026 IBJJF American Nationals at black belt? Watch every division live exclusively on FloGrappling
Jun 25, 2026
5 Things To Know About The 2026 ADCC World Championship
The 2026 ADCC World Championship heads to Europe on Sept.12-13. Here are five things to know ahead of the prestigious no-gi competition.
Jun 22, 2026
When Is The 2026 No-Gi BJJ ADCC World Championship?
The 2026 ADCC World Championship is one of the most prestigious, high-level events in all of no-gi BJJ. Here's what to know about the event.
Jun 22, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: 8 Qualify In Australia, Mica Returns, Finishers, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including ADCC Asian Trials, Polaris, Mica returns, Bia Mesquita, & more!
Jun 22, 2026
2026 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Recap: 8 Qualify In Australia
With upsets, razor close matches, and dominant performances, the ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials produced another 8 winners ready for the World Championships
Jun 21, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: Polaris 38, BJJ Stars 19, Kids Brasileiros, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including Polaris 38, BJJ Stars 19, Kids Brasileiros, & more!
Jun 15, 2026
FloGrappling's Prospect Of The Month, June 2026: Belal Etiabari
Belal Etiabari is our June FloGrappling Prospect of the Month! The hulking New Zealander has skyrocketed to the top in only a matter of years of training
Jun 11, 2026
A Running List Of Invites For 2026 ADCC Youth Worlds
Keep up to date on all the top youth grapplers in the world who have been invited to the ADCC Youth World Championships, going down August in Austin, TX
Jun 10, 2026
2026 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Entries: Who's In For The Final Trials?
Check out all the big names entered for the ADCC Asia & Oceania Championship, with a chance to qualify for the Worlds in Poland later this year
Jun 10, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: Polaris 37, Helena Crevar, UFC BJJ 9, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in the world of jiu-jitsu, including Polaris 37, Helena Crevar, UFC BJJ 9, & more
Jun 9, 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
Team Polaris Defeats BJJ Stars, Helena Retains Lightweight Title
If there's one thing we've learned from the Polaris Squads format, it's that beating the home team is easier said than done.
Jun 6, 2026
Iron Man MMA 28 lota ginásio, entrega grandes lutas e se consolida entre os principais eventos de MMA do Brasil
A 28ª edição do Iron Man MMA confirmou mais uma vez por que o evento é apontado como um dos principais shows de artes marciais mistas do Brasil. Realizado na última sexta-feira (29) no ginásio da AABB…
May 30, 2026
O ataque letal no triângulo, com professor Igor Silva
Repare que o adversário tenta a raspagem ao abraçar uma das pernas e Igor fica em pé. Em seguida, o professor prepara uma armadilha. Ele finta um chute para o lado e aproveita a movimentação do oponen…
Apr 19, 2026
BJJ Defense: Sérgio Ignacio condenses decades of knowledge as a police officer into a course that teaches the essentials for you to feel more prepared
* Renzo Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu Master “Sergio Ignacio is today one of the ten greatest experts in self-defense techniques on the planet, for a simple reason: his technical arsenal manages to be efficient i…
Apr 5, 2026
“The master division today is just as professional as the adult division,” says Felipe Souza about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
Felipe Souza is experiencing one of the most consistent phases of his black belt career. A regular presence on IBJJF podiums, the Master 3 athlete has been closely following not only his own developme…
Apr 1, 2026
Diogo Souza explains how strategy and experience redefine Jiu-Jitsu in the master divisions
With over two decades dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, Diogo Souza represents a generation that has helped shape the growth of the IBJJF master divisions. At 44 years old, born in 1981, the 4th-degree black be…
Apr 1, 2026
Vitor Shaolin analisa UFC BJJ e os desafios do dojo em forma de cumbuca
De acordo com o árbitro Vitor Shaolin, “o formato do dojo do UFC BJJ requer atenção em especial quando os lutadores ou lutadoras caminham para trás, buscando uma defesa, afinal é um formato inclinado.…
Mar 11, 2026
Leo Gosling triumphs again: a double-gold performance in Miami
MIAMI, FL — On Friday, February 6, black belt Leo Gosling of Gracie Barra Davie delivered a masterclass at the IBJJF Miami Winter International Open, securing gold in both the Super-Heavyweight and Op…
Feb 25, 2026
How Stormy Paxton is empowering women through Jiu-Jitsu
Stormy Paxton’s journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was anything but conventional. Before stepping onto the mats, she had built a respected career as a government marine ornithologist, earning publication …
Feb 1, 2026
O choro de grande mestre Carlson Gracie no ADCC
No clássico duelo Jiu-Jitsu x luta livre, um confronto épico – de pura técnica e respeito entre os atletas – é bem pouco lembrado. Injustamente, por sinal. A disputa se deu em 17 de janeiro de 2001, n…
Jan 31, 2026
PBJJF apresenta calendário 2026 com foco em expansão global e circuito profissional
A Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PBJJF) deu novo passo decisivo em sua consolidação como plataforma global de competições ao apresentar as diretrizes do calendário 2026. Segundo o presid…
Jan 22, 2026
Que tal treinar defesa pessoal como um Gracie em 2026?
Desde a década de 1930, os filhos de Gastão Gracie desenvolveram um sistema de ensino para encher qualquer magrinho de confiança. Confira a defesa pessoal ao longo da história do Jiu-Jitsu e se inspir…
Jan 17, 2026
Joao Cizeski: building champions and transforming lives beyond the mats
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Joao Cizeski, a seasoned competitor and instructor whose career embodies the essence of the ‘Gentle Art.’ With a decorated competitive background includin…
Jan 16, 2026
Jeff Curran Invitational 2: elite names, rising talent and a historic women’s card
Built on the belief that great grappling should be understood and enjoyed by everyone – not just those fluent in Jiu-Jitsu rulebooks – the Jeff Curran Invitational (JCI) returns with its most ambitiou…
Jan 1, 2026
After a victorious season, Leo Gosling reveals the secrets to consistency in Jiu-Jitsu
The second half of 2025 was special for Jiu-Jitsu professor Leo Gosling, from Gracie Barra Davie. The black belt secured three consecutive titles in both the ultra-heavyweight and absolute divisions. …
Dec 26, 2025
Diogo Souza wins absolute gold at Sacramento Fall and stands out in the IBJJF season
The 2025 season marked another strong chapter in the career of Diogo Oliveira de Souza, a 4th-degree black belt and one of the most consistent names in Master 3 Jiu-Jitsu. Representing Triunfo Brazili…
Dec 20, 2025
Diogo Souza conquista ouro absoluto no Sacramento Fall e se destaca em temporada na IBJJF
O ano de 2025 marcou mais um capítulo sólido na carreira de Diogo Oliveira de Souza, faixa-preta 4º grau e um dos nomes mais consistentes do Jiu-Jitsu Master 3. Representando a equipe Triunfo Brazilia…
Dec 20, 2025
Jiu-Jitsu lessons by Professor Leo Gosling
“A great coach needs to be constantly updating their knowledge, studying, and most importantly, inspiring. More than just teaching techniques, you have to make the student fall in love with the proces…
Dec 9, 2025
Deluxe edition celebrates 30 years of BJJ Tour’s US Open
SAN JOSE, CA — The Jiu-Jitsu community recently came together to celebrate three decades of the US Open, an event promoted by the BJJ Tour league and spearheaded by renowned GMI Professor Claudio Fran…
Nov 25, 2025