This one’s been brewing for years. Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones are two of the most well-known names in no-gi jiu-jitsu. They were both former teammates. They have distinct styles. Two fighters, but one question: Who’s the real king of the mats? Let’s break it down—and yeah, you get to vote at the end. The […]
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Craig Jones BJJ is an Australian grappling specialist and a former part of the Danaher Death Squad who currently competes under the banner of B-Team Jiu Jitsu.
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From wrestler to world-class grappler in record time, Nick Rodriguez (aka Nicky Rod) has become one of the most watched athletes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Quick Nicky Rod Facts Nicky Rod’s Grappling Beginning Nick Rodriguez was born on August 30, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Clayton, New Jersey. He got into wrestling in
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Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is a popular martial art dating back to the time of the Samurai. It uses striking and grappling techniques to defeat opponents. The art uses a belt ranking system to indicate a practitioner’s experience level. The ranking starts at the beginner level with red and white belts, moves to intermediate levels of yellow,
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Are you starting BJJ and looking for a good Gi? Fuji BJJ Uniform, Venum Contender 2.0 Gi, and Sanabul Essentials are just a few available gi that will serve you well when starting jiu-jitsu. Continue reading to learn more about these Brazilian jiu-jitsu gis, which will help select the right one for your training. Best
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No-Gi is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training performed without the standard uniform or Gi. Instead, practitioners dress in shorts, rash guards, or tight-fitting T-shirts. Most no-gi grapplers seek a more dynamic and diverse experience while wearing the best no-gi BJJ gear. This post will review everything you need to know about No-Gi BJJ gear. We will discuss
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Discover the top BJJ elbow braces for optimal support and protection during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Learn how to choose, use, and care for the best elbow braces to prevent injuries and enhance performance.
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Are you looking for the perfect belt to elevate your Brazilian jiu-jitsu game? In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, your belt is not just a piece of fabric – it represents your rank, skill, and dedication. Whether you’re a beginner with a white belt or advancing towards a black belt, choosing the right BJJ belt is crucial. This
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Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan trained together, won jointly, and laughed together. Now? They’re enemies. I recall when DDS (founded in 2011) ruled the world of grappling. John Danaher trained Gordon Ryan, Eddie Cummings, Craig Jones, Garry Tonon, Nicky Ryan, Nicky Rod, and several other grapplers. The team was focused on one goal: to defeat
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The IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship—the biggest stage in Jiu-Jitsu—is already here. From May 29 to June 1, the best grapplers in the world will step into the Long Beach Pyramid to chase gold, legacy, and history. If you’ve got the skills—and 80 IBJJF ranking points—you can still register. Here’s what’s happening, what’s new, and what
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