First BJJ Tournament? Relax. You’ve Got This. Whether you’re a white belt with butterflies in your stomach or a blue belt who’s finally pulling the trigger, this one’s for you. It doesn’t have to be scary. You don’t need a “perfect” game. And no, you don’t need to overhaul your training. Here’s what actually helps—and […]
How to Survive Your First BJJ Tournament and Thrive? Read Post »
Man… if you missed Mica Galvão vs Roberto Jimenez at BJJ Stars 15, you missed pure madness. It was the finals of the BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix. $17,500 on the line. Just two no-gi monsters ready to collide. The energy was nuts even before the match started. Everyone knew this was the final we
Mica Galvão vs Roberto Jimenez at BJJ Stars 15: A Final We’ll Never Forget! Read Post »
BJJ Stars 15 went down today in São Paulo, Brazil. And man, it was a rollercoaster before it even started. First, PJ Barch pulled out. Then, at the last minute, two more guys — Gabriel Almeida and Isaque Bahiense — also dropped. You might anticipate that the tournament would lose its appeal, correct? Nope. They
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Have you had the chance to see Ben Eddy (10th Planet) perform an impressive front triangle choke at WNO 27? If not, you can view it below. At WNO 27, in the second undercard match of the night (Ben Eddy vs. Josh Wyland), the 10th Planet OG pulled off one of the nastiest finishes of
Ben Eddy vs Josh Wyland at WNO 27: A Wild Front Triangle Finish! Read Post »
Alright, so WNO 27 just went down in Austin, Texas, on April 19, 2025 — and man, it did not disappoint. If you’ve been following Who’s Number One for a while, you already know the drill: lots of B-Team and New Wave faces and high-paced no-gi action from start to finish. But this one? This
WNO 27 Was Wild — Nicky Rod, Griffith, and Helena Crevar Showed Out in Texas Read Post »
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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The biggest stage in Jiu-Jitsu is almost 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 you need to
The 2025 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship: What You Need to Know Read Post »
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club, abbreviated as ADCC, is a well-known submission grappling tournament organization. It organizes international no-gi tournaments such as the ADCC World Championship and ADCC Trials. To compete in an ADCC event, you should be familiar with the weight categories. This page will discuss the different ADCC weight classes and skill levels.
ADCC Weight Classes (All You Need to Know!) Read Post »
ADCC Champions are widely considered to be the best wrestlers in the world. This is due to the high level of competition in ADCC submission championships, which requires a grappler to be tough, strong, competent, and scalable. As a result, you should be aware of these renowned wrestlers and learn from them. This article highlights the
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A lot of people know Marcelo Garcia as a BJJ coach who has helped many grapplers win. He is also a five-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and a four-time ADCC Champion, which makes him one of the best ever. You believe that you know Marcelo Garcia! Here are some interesting facts about Marcelino from his early
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