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,
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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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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
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“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 »
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
Craig Jones Gordon Ryan Breakup That Shook the BJJ World! Read Post »
From sitcom dad to serious grappler, Ed O’Neill jiu jitsu journey on the mats is more real than most people think. You probably know him as Al Bundy—the grumpy shoe salesman who scored four touchdowns in one game for Polk High. But off the screen? Ed O’Neill’s been doing something way cooler: training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ed O’Neill Jiu Jitsu Journey: A Black Belt and 30+ Years of Training! Read Post »
The experience of grappling taught me to thrive in chaos and stay calm under pressure. I found myself in the bottom-side control position, also called “100 kgs.” The pressure was massive, but I stayed calm. I embraced Elizabeth George’s words: “Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, regardless of what
Calm Under Pressure—A Jiu-Jitsu Lesson That Changed My Life! Read Post »
What if I told you that practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu might transform not just your physique, but also your mentality and outlook on life? When I initially stepped onto the mats, I had no idea what I was getting into. However, over time, BJJ became a strong instrument for personal development, uncovering strengths I had no
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We always hear people say, “Jiu-jitsu is for self-defense,” but let’s be real — most of us train for the love of the art. We drill sweeps, sharpen our submissions, and roll with our teammates without ever expecting to use it outside the gym. However, life occasionally tests our jiu-jitsu. An adolescent purse thief discovered the harsh
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