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Marcus Almeida Buchecha is still the IBJJF Pro League Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. The Checkmat athlete retained the title he won for the first time in 2016. This Saturday, August 26, Buchecha beat Dimitrius Souza, João Gabriel and Leandro Lo to claim the gold medal and the big check...
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The second day of the 2017 World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship this Friday, August 25, crowned the champions in the black belt, from masters 3 to masters 7. The mats at the Las Vegas Convention Center hosted some big names in a full day of action for the Jiu-Jitsu fan....
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The first day of the 2017 World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship crowned two well known faces in the Jiu-Jitsu community, this Thursday, in Las Vegas. Rafael Lovato Jr. and Guto Campos rose to the top of the master 1 and master 2 divisions respectively. The duo won both their weight...
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Drug addiction is a serious issue that plagues many members of our society. Today, it takes a backseat to other problems, but drug addiction still remains a concern. Brian Burnham of Baytown, Texas, was once one of these addicts. His five year addiction to opiates had him stealing to...
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The 2017 World Masters Championship kicks off in two days in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 4000 athletes signed up to compete, the event will once again be a huge celebration for the sport. The IBJJF just released the brackets for each one of the divisions at play this...
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We’ve done reader surveys and have discovered that nearly 50% of our readership takes some type of protein supplement. So, how do you know which ones are good and which ones you should take? Easy! I’m going to tell you. I will cover the different types of animal based...
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Another weekend has passed by and the Jiu-Jitsu fan once again was not disappointed with the offerings of action on the mats. All over the world, there was plenty of high level grappling to go around. In Brazil, Copa Pódio returned for another talent-stacked show. DJ Jackson became the...
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The Jiu-Jitsu community was rocked this week with the sad news that black belt Javier Vasquez is fighting stage 3 colon cancer. Professor Javier is one of the most beloved members of the gentle art community in California. He runs Strike Based Jiu-Jitsu, a very successful academy in Rancho...
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Sugar, the sweet, sweet…sweetness of life. The nutrient that gives us that much needed boost at times but can also give our waistline a not so needed boost. It is found in just about every food out there, processed or natural, so knowing how to work with it in...
Marcus Almeida Buchecha is still the IBJJF Pro League Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. The Checkmat athlete retained the title he won for the first time in 2016. This Saturday, August 26, Buchecha beat Dimitrius Souza, João Gabriel and Leandro Lo to claim the gold medal and the big check...
The second day of the 2017 World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship this Friday, August 25, crowned the champions in the black belt, from masters 3 to masters 7. The mats at the Las Vegas Convention Center hosted some big names in a full day of action for the Jiu-Jitsu fan....
The first day of the 2017 World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship crowned two well known faces in the Jiu-Jitsu community, this Thursday, in Las Vegas. Rafael Lovato Jr. and Guto Campos rose to the top of the master 1 and master 2 divisions respectively. The duo won both their weight...
Drug addiction is a serious issue that plagues many members of our society. Today, it takes a backseat to other problems, but drug addiction still remains a concern. Brian Burnham of Baytown, Texas, was once one of these addicts. His five year addiction to opiates had him stealing to...
The 2017 World Masters Championship kicks off in two days in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 4000 athletes signed up to compete, the event will once again be a huge celebration for the sport. The IBJJF just released the brackets for each one of the divisions at play this...
We’ve done reader surveys and have discovered that nearly 50% of our readership takes some type of protein supplement. So, how do you know which ones are good and which ones you should take? Easy! I’m going to tell you. I will cover the different types of animal based...
Another weekend has passed by and the Jiu-Jitsu fan once again was not disappointed with the offerings of action on the mats. All over the world, there was plenty of high level grappling to go around. In Brazil, Copa Pódio returned for another talent-stacked show. DJ Jackson became the...
The Jiu-Jitsu community was rocked this week with the sad news that black belt Javier Vasquez is fighting stage 3 colon cancer. Professor Javier is one of the most beloved members of the gentle art community in California. He runs Strike Based Jiu-Jitsu, a very successful academy in Rancho...
Sugar, the sweet, sweet…sweetness of life. The nutrient that gives us that much needed boost at times but can also give our waistline a not so needed boost. It is found in just about every food out there, processed or natural, so knowing how to work with it in...