Amman, May 26, 2025 – The UAE’s national jiu-jitsu team showed up strong at the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Jordan—and walked away on top. Backed by Mubadala Investment Company, the UAE squad took first place in the adult division. Day 2 was all about the women, and they didn’t disappoint. They brought home five […]
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Al Ain, May 24 – The fourth edition of the UAE National MMA Championship kicked off today at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. The event is organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and brings together over 300 fighters from clubs and academies all over the country. Day one was all
Young Fighters Shine at UAE National MMA Championship in Al Ain Read Post »
“We have a zero-tolerance policy,” says Craig Jones. BJJ standout Jay Rodriguez—better known as “Jay Rod” and younger brother of CJI 1 champ Nick Rodriguez—is officially out of B-Team. Craig Jones, head coach of the popular squad, made the announcement after serious concerns were raised about Jay’s behavior toward women at the gym. “Jay Rod
Jay Rodriguez Banned from B-Team Jiu-Jitsu (The Shocking Scandal!) 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 »
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 »
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 »
Danaher’s News Wave squad shocks the grappling world by entering Craig Jones’ million-dollar tournament. New Wave Jiu-Jitsu is in! But there’s a plot twist… After months of radio silence, New Wave just shocked the grappling world by joining CJI 2. But here’s the twist… no Gordon Ryan. Yeah. Let that sink in for a sec.
New Wave Jiu-Jitsu Finally Joining CJI 2 Read Post »
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
Think Twice Before Stealing Near a Jiu-Jitsu Gym Read Post »
Discover how celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Demi Lovato, and Keanu Reeves harness the power of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to stay fit, sharp, and confident. Explore our list of top 10 celebrities who train in Jiu Jitsu and see how this martial art is shaping stars in Hollywood.
Elite 10 Celebrities Who Practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Read Post »
