Ok, it’s NOT Thursday, so a little TBT action is not appropriate BUT it is Friday and we’re ready to flash back to the days with Professor Mikal was just a little brown belt. 😉 Here he is explaining the details on his Leg Lasso of Truth. Enjoy! Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at […]
The TBA Classic is the largest amateur Muay Thai tournament in America. We’re talking 600 fighters and too many schools to name. The TBA Classic saw its popularity spike last year and because of this they are holding a second tournament. Some of the biggest news coming from the folks at the TBA Classic is that […]
We know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its concepts translate to many different aspects of life and professions. This is especially true for professions that regularly have to subdue the unwilling. That’s why it makes complete sense for a police officer to train Jiu Jitsu. Our friends at Palm Beach Jiu Jitsu Club put together a list of […]
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are expected to put on a show Saturday night in Anaheim, California. Assuming both fighters make it to the main event for UFC 214, we should be able to settle in for one of the best grudge matches of all time when these two light heavyweights clash for the […]
UFC Champion, Tyron Woodley doesn’t believe fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans appreciate Jiu Jitsu or wrestling. The 170-pound champion had this to say on Demian Maia and Jiu Jitsu in the sport of MMA. “I think for my legacy, it’s a big step but I think the fans don’t respect jiu-jitsu in our […]
It seems like every day, we are given examples of ordinary people using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to defend themselves against threats to their personal safety or the safety of the people they love. As the reporter for Fox 2 in the Bay Area points out, Ruby Ching is someone you may overlook on the street. […]
Jon Jones, received his belt from four-time No-Gi World Heavyweight Champion Roberto Alencar. Jon Jones posted this quote to Instagram: “It was an honor to receive a blue belt today from my professor @tussagb. Wanted to sincerely thank my family at both @jacksonwink_mma and @graciebarranm for always standing with me, encouraging me, and pushing me to new heights. This week the […]
Jose Aldo will return to competition next week, but it won’t be for the UFC. Jose Aldo, the former UFC featherweight champion has signed up to compete at IBJJF’s Master International Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 28-30, the federation announced Thursday night. We are very honored to have the great Jose Aldo Junior […]
Kurt Osiander is full of colorful language, amazing Jiu Jitsu knowledge and awesome tips to help keep you on the mats. One of things all Jiu Jitsu athletes face at one point or another is finger soreness or injury. In the video below, Kurt Osiander shows off his techniques for taping fingers to prevent injury and […]
Our friends at the Jiu Jitsu Times recently held an online survey asking female Jiu Jitsu athletes about what they wanted out of their Jiu Jitsu gear. Things like gis and rashguards were discussed polled and voted on. Here are some of the findings: 73 percent of respondents said that they preferred rashguards sized specifically for women. […]