In a momentous event for the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Joe Moreira, a stalwart of the sport, has been awarded the prestigious 9th degree red belt. The honor was bestowed upon him by Master Francisco Mansor, marking a significant milestone in Moreira’s illustrious career. Who is Joe Moreira? Joe Moreira is a name that resonates deeply within the BJJ community. Born in Brazil, he embarked on his martial arts journey at the tender age of five, starting with judo before transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A student of the legendary Francisco Mansor and Reylson Gracie, Moreira has been a pio ..read more

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are linked together by peptide bonds and are shorter than proteins. They have gained popularity among athletes due to their potential to enhance performance, improve recovery, and support overall health. Here’s an overview of how peptides are used by BJJ athletes: Types of Peptides Used by Athletes Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptides (GHRPs): Examples: Ipamorelin, GHRP-6, GHRP-2 Function: Stimulate the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH), which can aid in muscle growth, fat loss, and recovery. Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHSs): Exam ..read more

Yoel Romero is set to participate in an openweight grappling contest against Owen Livesey at Polaris 28. Romero, an Olympic silver medalist in wrestling, will square off against Livesey, a Commonwealth Judo champion, in a submission grappling event. This event is scheduled to take place on June 15 in Doncaster, England, and will be streamed on UFC Fight Pass, as confirmed by the promotion’s officials. Romero, who competes in the PFL as a light heavyweight, has previous experience in submission grappling. He notably secured a victory over UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett with a first-round kimura ..read more

As a new practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, it is important to learn how to avoid common injuries that white belts often face. Proper technique, training partners, and adjusting intensity levels can help reduce the risk of strains, sprains, and tears during training. Anthony Kiedis, the acclaimed musician and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently shared his challenges with jiu-jitsu during a conversation with renowned black belt interviewer, Joe Rogan. Despite his success as a rock singer and songwriter, Kiedis has had a tumultuous relationship with the martial art. “I’ve ..read more

If wrestling adopted a belt system similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it would fundamentally change how wrestlers are ranked and recognized for their skills and achievements. Here’s a general idea of what that could look like: Structured Progression Clearer Skill Levels: Wrestlers would progress through a series of colored belts, each representing a different skill level. This system would make it easier to identify and categorize wrestlers based on their experience and proficiency. Systematic Learning: Training would likely become more structured, with specific techniques and competencies requi ..read more

Scheduled to take place on May 18th at the Dojo de Paris, in France, the ADXC 4 spent the last few days unveiling the athletes that will make up the upcoming tournament, and now the time has come for another reveal. Joining the Preliminary Card, Luca Anacoreta and Kalim Mastouri will go toe-to-toe in a Jiu-Jitsu Middleweight bout!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (@adxcofficial) Representing Aeterna Jiu Jitsu, Luca Anacoreta is a 3rd degree black belt out of Italy, widely regarded as one of the most successful athletes the country ha ..read more

Demetrious Johnson is one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in the history of the world… But he doesn’t make his money just from fighting. Aside from other lucrative business ventures, such as a popular YouTube channel, “The Mighty Mouse” has decided to diversify his earning from yet another, perhaps quite unexpected source – video games! Specifically, Johnson has been featured in a number of games, such the UFC series from EA Games, the studio behind Madden, EA Sports FC, Battlefield, Dead Space, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. The biggest chunk of money came from being featured ..read more

Jake Shields has had quite a bit of controversial statements throughout the years. However, his most recent one might be among the top of the list – and it concerns BJJ practitioners. What took place was that, first, a popular influencer called Petey B shared a controversial statement on allowing wives to train Jiu-Jitsu: I saw a couple who recently joined and I found it odd. The husband was in one section getting manhandled by the instructor and the wife in another section getting straddled by another. What a scene I thought. The wife feels the power of the instructor and watches the husband ..read more

Yoel Romero, one of the greatest MMA fighters in history, will compete in a submission grappling match… Against none other than Owen Livesey! The match has been announced by Polaris and it will take place at the Polaris 28 event, on June 15 in England. Here’s what the promotion had to say about the match: We’re in the business of making the most entertaining matches possible, that you could never see anywhere else. When Owen Livesey took down UFC great Chris Weidman at Polaris 23, he had one request; he wanted to face Yoel Romero in Doncaster and now they will face off in June. Yoel Romero, a ..read more

At first glance, online poker and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) may seem like two entirely different worlds. However upon closer examination, one can discover surprising connections between these two disciplines. As examples, both require a keen sense of strategy, mental toughness and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. In fact, many of the skills developed through BJJ training can be directly applied to the virtual felt, and the reverse is also true, long time players at websites like onlinepokersites.ltd may find that some of their skills as poker players would stand th ..read more