An actual depiction of how dramatic y'all are about absolute I haven’t written in a while, but y’all were acting a fool so I had to come out of retirement. The Jiu Jitsu community is not unique in our hypocrisy, but we are the only group of people to say “Jiu Jitsu is for everyone” while simultaneously bemoaning the existence of fat or even big people in our sport. We want to appear inclusive but have no trouble making it clear that people who aren’t conventionally fit aren’t welcome. Extra weight is associated with being slovenly ..read more

1.  Christian Guzman Vs. Randy Baker (Submission Hunter) 2. Andressa Cintra Vs. Veronica Messina (3CG) 3. Mona Bailey Vs. Taylor Resuriz(3CG) 4. Pedro Marinho Vs. Roberto Jimenez (No-Gi Worlds) 5. Moses Cabrera Vs. Brody Banks (Submission Hunter) iRull Fotos 6. Kody Steele Vs. DJ Jackson (3CG) iRull Fotos  7. Stephanie Trevino Vs. Nathalia "Sonny" Santos (3CG) 8. Nathiely Jesus Vs. Gabi Garcia (F2W) 9. William Tackett vs Israel (literally the whole team)- (TMS JJ) 10. Marko Vazquez Vs. Caleb Tackett (Submission Hunter ..read more

Name: Casidy Welch Rank: Blue Belt Hometown:  Moved a lot as a child, currently live in League City, Tx  (Houston, Tx) Where you train: Gracie Barra Texas in Webster, Tx under Professor Draculino How long have you been training? 3 years Favorite Gi?Adidas What’s in your gym bag? Gi, belt, rashguard, spats, sports bras, baby wipes, face wipes, deodorant, mouthwash, Mouth guard, brush, ponytail holders, fingernail clippers and files, eye drops, breath mints, tape, chapstick and hand towel. I’m sure there’s more! Haha Favorite submission? Triangles Favorite thing about the ..read more

Name: Mona Maree Bailey Rank: Green Belt Hometown: Houston,TX Where you train: Carlson Gracie Houston, is my main Academy. How long have you been training? 6 Years Favorite Gi? Black Shoyoroll What’s in your gym bag? 2 Gis, 2 Belts, 2 RashGuards, 2 spats/tudos, Hoodie, MonkeyTape, Water Bottles, Headphones, and Lots of Candy. My bag has been referred to as the "Vending machine" a time or two.. Favorite submission? Triangle Favorite thing about the Jiu Jitsu community in Texas? First Class Bjj, So many great Athletes, and awesome Open mats. What’s one thing you would change about the ..read more

Name:  Jordan Burton, III "JB3" Rank:   Black Belt Hometown: (North) Beaumont, Texas. Association: Soul Fighters Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Where you train: www.highlandparkjiujitsu.com & @greaterthanperformancerehab (IG) How long have you been training?  13 years Favorite Gi?  Gameness Pearl Gi. What’s in your gym bag?  Deodorant, Bottled Water & Propel Packs, Massage Ball, Big Towel, Gi and Belt or Nogi Gear, a Snack Favorite submission?  Collar strangles from.the back/side and the Botinha. Favorite thing about the Jiu Jitsu community in Tex ..read more

Name: Pri Eckhardt Rank: Purple Belt Hometown: Houston, Texas Where you train: Pablo Silva BJJ Team How long have you been training?  It’s been 5 years since I started, but I took off about 6-7 months this year when I found out I was pregnant with twins! Favorite Gi? My Albino & Preto is my favorite gi! It fits like a glove and the roughness of the weave makes it tough for others to grab. What’s in your gym bag? I love being prepared for anything so, I always have extra chongos and scrunchies, tampons, an extra pair of Nike Pro shorts, tape, socks, and deodorant! Favorite sub ..read more

Name: Luzimery Garcia  Rank: Purple Belt- Ranked #3 at Flograppling and #7 IBJJF Hometown: Luanda, Angola  Where you train:  Paradigm Training Center, GF Team- Houston  How long have you been training? 6 years so far  Favorite Gi? Soltinho Kimonos Angola black and purple  What’s in your gym bag?   In my gym bag, I carry my Gi, sneakers, and Airpods. Favorite submission? Americana and arm-bars  Favorite thing about the Jiu Jitsu community in Texas? I am not too knowledgeable about the Jiu-Jitsu community in Texas, but I have great teammates ..read more

When someone tells me "you shouldn't be training at all if you're pregnant" Trying to do the warm-ups like...............  White belts when you tell them to flow roll with you..... When I convince a male training partner to roll with me...... When I pass an upper belts guard because they're being super nice to me..... When someone asks why I'm doing another round after I said I was done.... When I'm tired, but someone asks why I'm not rolling..... When I'm hormonal and Mike is carefully trying to explain why he can't roll every round with me.... When someone tells me horr ..read more

It's been a while since I've responded to one of these, but this week's question comes from J.C about dealing with a difficult situation in the gym. Question: I train at a gym with about 5 black belts. The main black belt is wonderful and treats us all well. One of the black belts really doesn’t like me and it bothers me. I feel like I am really well-liked at my gym and I am so kind to everyone. I know it’s stupid because we've never had a falling out, or exchanged mean words and I’ve always attended his classes and thought they were great. He isn’t flat out rude or unkind but he just sort of ..read more

Name: Stephanie Natasha Trevino Rank: 4 stripe blue belt Where you train:  Every where. My home school is Midtown MMA, I cross train a lot because of my schedule, Team Tooke’s, Revolution (my daughter trains there and they feel like my second family) How long have you been training? 5 years. I used to take time off when I was bodybuilding Favorite Gi? My hyperfly, honestly the reason is it is my lightest gi and when you are trying to make weight, it comes in handy. What’s in your gym bag? Everything.  I train multiple times in a day so I have a gi, several changes of clothes ..read more