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Mikey Musumeci Signs Historic Deal with UFC Fight Pass Invitational

Mikey Musumeci is nothing short of a wizard on the mats. The former ONE Champion has proven himself as one of the top grapplers in the world. But he recently surprised fans by announcing his departure from ONE Championship and his return to the United States. Just weeks later, Musumeci

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For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

The term triumph is defined as “a great victory or achievement”. In every story of triumph and breakthrough, it can be easy to forget that there is always a back story that predates that particular moment.  There is the unheralded side of the story that likely involves a group of

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt.4

(This is part 4 of 4) With back control secured, maybe you’ve had some fun choking out a few resistant training partners. But let’s mix things up. In this technique, Brian takes a crowd favorite, the omoplata, and flips it into a classic Kimura trap. As your opponent

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The Return of Marcelinho! Marcelo Garcia Comes Out of Retirement, Signs with ONE Championship

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The Dichotomy of Freedom

“Freedom ain’t free”. A short, simple statement that serves to put on display the idea of irony. Now, the path to freedom will have a different look for many people. There is a key ingredient of sacrifice. This can be a sacrifice of time, which can keep you away

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt.3

(This is part 3 of 4) So, they won’t give you the arm as explained in pt.2 of our series? No problem! We pivot. This time, as your opponent is busy trying to escape, Brian turns their efforts against them, moving from guard to the back for full

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Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt. 2

(Part 2 of 4) Closed Guard Climb to Armbar Alright, so you’ve got the triangle down and left your opponent wondering how they got there from part 1. But what if that space just isn’t there? Enter the armbar. Building on the high guard you set up in

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Kenny “Ken Flo” Florian His Own Brand of Flow

Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) – This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you’re doing, whatever it may be.

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2024 ADCC Results

Since Mark Kerr’s dominance in the late ‘90s and Marcelo Garcia’s unparalleled runs in the mid-2000s, the ADCC World Championships have consistently delivered historic moments that define jiu-jitsu greatness. This weekend’s 2024 event was no exception, as the Absolute Bracket showcased thrilling new chapters in ADCC’s

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Mickey Gall; Throwback Jiu-Jitsu

To say that the effect that UFC 1 had on the martial arts landscape was “groundbreaking”, would still feel like a mild understatement. To buy into the mantra of all of the martial arts that always claimed to be effective towards bigger and badder opponents is one thing. But to

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Grips and Hips Interview with Mike Saffaie

Grips and hips may sound catchy, but it is the methodology and approach of strength and conditioning for coach Mike Saffaie who happens to work with some of the top athletes in combat sports. A brown belt himself under Rener and Ryron Gracie, Mike incorporates this “grips and hips” philosophy

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Ruben Miribyan; Creating Armenia's 1st Jiu-Jitsu Federation

After watching Bruce Lee movies as a child, Ruben Miribyan started practicing martial arts. He mastered different fighting types

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WNO Betting Analysis; Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns

WNO: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns is a submission-only grappling event taking place on *April 30* in Austin, TX and streamed live on FloGrappling. Main Card starts at 8PM EST. Date: *Friday 4/30/21* Location: Austin, TX (streamed live only on FloGrappling) Betting Cut-off Time: 8PM EST RULESET

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Drawing the Line; Fight2Win 158

Fight2Win 158 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on Friday December 4, 2020 in Orlando, FL at the DoubleTree SeaWorld and streamed live on FloGrappling. Date: December 4, 2020 Location: Orlando, FL (Held at DoubleTree SeaWorld and streamed live on FloGrappling) Start Time: 8PM EST (Main fights) Betting Cut-off

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Drawing the Line: Fight2Win 156 Betting Analysis

Fight2Win 156  is a submission-only grappling event taking place on Friday, November 6, 2020, in Philadelphia, PA at the 2300 Arena and streamed live on FloGrappling. The first match starts at 6PM EST.    Date: November 6, 2020 Location: Philadelphia, PA (Held at 2300 Arena and streamed live on FloGrappling) Start

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Kenny “Ken Flo” Florian His Own Brand of Flow

Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) – This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you’re doing, whatever it may be. Insert Kenny Florian and his business partner Jason Hunt. Together they opened up their

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Relson Gracie Arrest Update; Relson Released From Custody. Awaits Trial in Brazil

As was previously reported on various news outlets, jiu-jitsu red belt Relson Gracie was arrested this past weekend and indicted for drug trafficking by Brazilian authorities in what was reported as transporting skunk and marijuana derivatives on the Presidente Dutra Highway while in transit on an interstate bus. There has

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RICARDO DE LA RIVA GETTING HOOKED

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Ricardo De La Riva Main Achievements: ❖❖World Bronze Medallist ❖❖Copa Cantao Champion FAVORITETECHNIQUE/POSITION: De La Riva Guard. WEIGHT DIVISION: Peso Pluma/Super Featherweight (64Kg – 141lbs). TEAM/ASSOCIATION: Fought for Academia Carlson Gracie, but has formed his own team as

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Happy Birthday Marines! Yellow Footprints and Black Belts.

Semper Fidelis. The Latin translation for the term “always faithful”. Or more simply put, “Semper Fi” by our men and women who fill the ranks of the United States Marine Corps. Whenever those words are uttered it serves as a constant and overt reminder to the core values of a

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Meet India's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer; Arun Sharma

The martial arts are truly an international community. However, the term “martial arts” is such a broad title that varies in popularity according to region. One thing is for sure though, the “Brazilian” expression of jiu-jitsu is rapidly growing all over the globe, and with that continues to grow in

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COMPLETE RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 222: MACDONALD vs. GRACIE

New York, MSG – June 14, 2019: Another big night of fights at the historic Madison Square Garden. It was also a big night for some notable names in jiu-jitsu which featured the return of one of the biggest surnames in the world of MMA and jiu-jitsu itself. Neiman Gracie and

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Stateside Warriors: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Being Used to Manage Post-Traumatic Stress

Tucked away in a strip mall beneath the Arizona sun is the Universal Kioto Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts Center. Here, active-duty military, veterans, and first responders often train six days a week in the Kioto System of Jiu-Jitsu. This dedicated group of warriors are taking part in the first

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The Tao of Jiu-Jitsu

A famous Taoist parable goes something along these lines: One day a farmer’s horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Who’s to say what’s good and who’s to say what’s bad?” the farmer replied.

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No-Gi Finishes With Vinny Magalhaes

Fresh off of his ACB BJJ victory over Gordon Ryan, we look back when Vinny was kind enough to spend an afternoon with us. He showed us some great sequences of attacks. In this video clip Vinny shows us a clever toehold from the 50/50 guard. If you haven’