Leandro Lo – One of the greatest BJJ athletes to ever live that was...
Birth Name:Leandro Lo Pereira do NascimentoDate of Birth:May 11th, 1989Died:7 August 2022 (aged 33) São Paulo, BrazilPlace of Birth:São Paulo, BrazilTeam:Unity Jiu Jitsu, NS Brotherhood, Barbosa...
Jiu Jitsu Schools: Top 10 BJJ Schools Across The Globe
With Jiu Jitsu continuing to explode in popularity it has become even more easy to find a place to train. No matter where you...
Dagestani Handcuff – Everything You Need To Know
In MMA, Dagestani fighters have been taking over the sport. Using a variety of techniques that they were taught within Sambo and wrestling.
One of...
Ninja Choke Submission
The ninja choke is a super effective submission we don't see often, but is really effective. For those that enjoy using guillotine and darce...
Dean Lister ‘The Boogeyman’
Date of Birth:February 13th, 1976Age:46Place of Birth:San Diego, California, U.S.Nickname:The BoogeymanTeam:Victory MMA Location:San Diego, CaliforniaSport:BJJ, WrestlingHeight:6 ft 1 in (185 cm)Weight:220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)Weight Class:Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, HeavyweightMartial...
Origins of the Gi
Various martial arts around the world practice their fighting form in some type of training Gi. But have you ever wondered the origins of...
BJJ Legend Marcelo Garcia Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Yesterday morning on January 19, 2023, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Garcia, a father of two, is set to begin...
The Half Nelson Hold – Effective Grappling Technique
For those that have competed in wrestling, they are well aware of the power of the half nelson hold. This effective technique has translated...
Rafael Lovato Jr: BJJ & MMA Champion
Birth Name:Rafael Lovato Jr.Date of Birth:June 25th, 1983Place of Birth:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Team:Lovato Jiu Jitsu AssociationAffiliation: 6 BladesHeight:1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)Weight:185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)Weight Class:Middleweight, Light HeavyweightRank:4th...
Nicky Ryan: BJJ Athlete & B-Team Co-Founder
Birth Name: Nick RyanDate of Birth:June 27th, 2001Place of Birth:New Jersey, United StatesNickname: NickyAcademy: B-Team Jiu JitsuAffiliation: Renzo Gracie AcademyHeight:5’8” (173cm)Weight Division:FeatherweightFoundation Style:No-Gi GrapplingChampionships:...
