What if I told you the official story about earning a BJJ black belt is a fantasy? The neat timeline sold to you, averaging a decade, is, for most people, not the whole truth. The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, or IBJJF, provides an official map. But your journey is a chaotic, personal odyssey. Tonight, we’re […]
How Long It REALLY Takes to Get a BJJ Black Belt? Read Post »
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we often discuss the importance of consistency, discipline, and repetition. But ask anyone who’s climbed to the top, and they’ll tell you: the people in your corner make all the difference. Just ask Carlos Alberto Pinheiro Alves Junior. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1982, he’s now a two-time American Open Champion,
With the Best to Become the Best: The Journey of Carlos Alves Jr. Read Post »
The black belt is more than just a piece of cloth you tie around your waist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For most people, it’s a sign of a journey that takes ten years or more of hard work and time on the mat. It stands for thousands of hours of sparring, innumerable submissions, and a deep,
Is Derek Moneyberg Even a Real Black Belt? Read Post »
They said I might never train again.But Jiu-Jitsu taught me one thing — we don’t quit when life gets hard. We fight On March 1st, 2024, my life slowed down fast.A truck hit my car, and I ended up with a serious neck injury. No training. No teaching.Almost a full year off the mats. Ten
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You know the official story. A small, frail man named Helio Gracie took an ancient art and refined it in brutal challenge matches. The result? A new combat style where size and strength become irrelevant. It’s a powerful narrative, a cornerstone of the sport’s marketing. However, it’s a story that strategically omits as much as
Every Lie They Told You About Jiu Jitsu! Read Post »
Seven-time ADCC champion, four-time EBI king, and undefeated in over 60 matches since 2018—yet it often feels like half the titles Gordon Ryan has collected don’t even show up on Wikipedia. With a staggering record of 159 wins against only 9 losses, it’s a curious anomaly, almost as if the sheer volume of his competitive
Every Gordon Ryan Competition Exposed! Read Post »
One viral stance. Nine million mysterious views. And a UFC contract that just expired. This is the story of how jiu-jitsu’s biggest star, Mikey Musumeci, became its most controversial figure—overnight. After a flawless submission, he was called a “circus act.” Then, his fight video was seemingly botted with millions of views, sparking accusations of fraud.
Mikey Musumeci UFC BJJ: Drama & Controversy! Read Post »
“Derek, you’re a scumbag, you prey on broke fighters, and everybody knows it.” BOOM! SEAN STRICKLAND JUST SAID THAT IN PUBLIC! He called out the mega-rich wealth coach, Derek Moneyberg, ON CAMERA for the entire world to see. And Moneyberg’s response was even crazier! “I’m suing you for every penny you’ve got.” THIS IS INSANE!
Derek Moneyberg Sean Strickland Lawsuit! Read Post »
Every Jiu Jitsu Belt Explained in breakdown! You know when most people see a Jiu-Jitsu belt, they only see the color. They don’t see the years of hard work, the hundreds of hours spent on the mat, or the mental battles that had to be won to get it. This journey is more than just
Every Jiu Jitsu Belt Explained! Read Post »
Pedigo Submission Fighting has officially revealed its Daisy Fresh squad for the Craig Jones Invitational, and this isn’t just a team—it’s a declaration of war. Heath Pedigo has assembled five specialists in the gritty, relentless style the Daisy Fresh laundromat is famous for. Today, we’re breaking down why this hybrid team of Canadian and American
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