Despite his status as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) icon, Gordon Ryan didn’t hesitate to spar with the winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition. As one of the top grapplers globally, Ryan is quite formidable, standing at 6’2″ and weighing around 230 lbs, thanks to common training techniques in BJJ. His physical strength, combined with a wealth of technique, has fueled his remarkable winning streak in recent years. Yet, during a recent training session, this muscular BJJ champion found himself significantly outsized as he sparred with two renowned Strongman victors, Thor Bjornsson, known a ..read more

Walking into a gym, one would expect to be met with the sights and sounds of clanging weights, the hum of treadmills, and the typical fitness-centered conversations. But on one unusual day, an unexpected event took place. As shared in a recent Instagram post, an interesting story unfolded, involving a confrontation, a bit of comedy, and a valuable lesson in conflict resolution. The story began innocuously enough. A group of gym-goers were accused of staring by another group of patrons. Although the accused group tried to de-escalate the situation immediately, the accusations escalated to raise ..read more

BJJ be effective in a street fight? Absolutely! The example provided demonstrates the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a street altercation. In this particular instance from Brazil, the individuals involved, regardless of whether they had a background in rival Jiu-Jitsu or simply sought to resolve their dispute through physical means, relied heavily on BJJ techniques rather than striking. The person wearing the red shirt initially gains the top position, while the person in the green shirt clearly demonstrates a preference for utilizing Jiu-Jitsu techniques. From an open guard pos ..read more

BJJ practitioners strive to master the most effective and high-percentage techniques that can lead to victory in competitions. Understanding these submissions and their application is essential for any serious BJJ practitioner seeking to excel on the mat. Competitions showcase the art’s dynamic nature, where practitioners utilize a combination of grappling, control, and submissions to outmaneuver and defeat their opponents. Within this landscape, certain submissions have emerged as the highest percentage techniques, consistently proving their effectiveness and reliability in securing victories ..read more

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), size and strength are not always the determining factors in a match. A recent viral video showcased a grown man being choked out by a small girl (7) using BJJ techniques. Despite the size and strength difference between the two, the young girl was able to use  RNC to quickly submit him. This video is a powerful reminder of the effectiveness of BJJ techniques in neutralizing a larger and stronger opponent. BJJ relies on leverage, technique, and body positioning to control an opponent, regardless of their size or strength.BJJ is not just a sport, but also a hig ..read more

FELIPE COLARES,  Brazilian jiu-jitsu bleck belt and former UFC fighter, managed to defeat a thief who tried to rob a woman’s cell phone on the streets of Brazil. The fighter overpowered the robber and caught him in a chokehold and held him until the police arrived and arrested the young man. He posted a video on his Instagram profile in which he had already caught the robber, and wrote: “I was walking towards the car, then I went to check if the woman was okay. It was a robbery. My friends and I went back to the car and we saw the guy (the robber). After we saw that he was not armed, we i ..read more

Academy Kings frameworks are built on proven processes that hundreds of martial arts school owners use daily. It takes hard work but can be easier when you have a proven process to follow based on the fundamentals – not flashy and cheap marketing tactics. More about: If you are looking for a framework that will help your martial arts school to improve your income, mindset, and social standing while also making a bigger impact in your community check out Academy kings. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is the Academy Kings for all academies? We require you to have a minimum of 15 students. Your ..read more

GF Team Brown Belt Challenges Instructor and he deal is:  If the blackbelt taps him under 30 seconds he would come back to White belt, if under 1 min he would become blue belt, but if he survives for 3 min he would receive a blackbelt… The post Brown Belt Challenges Instructor: If He Wins He Gets a Black Belt, If He Loses… appeared first on BJJ Spot ..read more

BJJ Black Belt Evandro Nunes takes on the challenge. Two police officers with basic Jiu-Jitsu knowledge try to hold him down and arrest him.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Triangle TV (@triangle.tv) The post What Happens When Two Cops Try To Hold Down A Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt appeared first on BJJ Spot ..read more

UFC fighter Sean Strickland vs BJJ champion Orlando Sanchez in the training session. Heated training fight drama at Team RVCA gym, with Jason Parillo The post BJJ Black Belt Orlando Sanchez Gets into a Physical Altercation with UFC’s Sean Strickland appeared first on BJJ Spot ..read more