Grappling and MMA events are built on hype.  The hype works to help grow the audience and build the anticipation of the audience for the upcoming competition.  In many instances, the hype can become so great that the event simply cannot live up...

Despite the devastating news to grappling fans all over the world that Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones have pulled out of the upcoming Who's Number One event Friday, July 31st due to Covid 19, there is a silver lining in the fact that...

Gathering some of the most incredibly successful and talented grapplers on the planet together in the same room and watching them go head to head for a shot at a 10K grand prize is a pretty exciting prospect. Well, this is exactly what...

  After a historic weekend, ADCC 2019 comes to a close. I have personally never attended a BJJ event of this magnitude and it certainly did not disappoint. The upsets, the grudges, the crowning achievements of so many BJJ careers unfolded right before...

  As expected, the first day of ADCC 2019 was packed full of memorable moments, upsets, and simply incredible performances from the world’s best BJJ athletes. IF you were in attendance, leaving your seat to eat or go to the restroom was just...

  Waiting in Atlanta to board a plane to Los Angeles, I can’t help but be incredibly excited about what IM about to witness. I’m heading to Anaheim, California to take in my very first ADCC in person. As a long time, practitioner...

Dante Leon has been quietly amassing victories and impressive performances throughout 2019. Most notably Dante had a couple of barn burners at Kasai Pro. The Canadian, representing GFTeam, will be entering into the -77kg weight class at ADCC. While some people are starting...

  Dante Leon continues his success at Kasai Pro 5. Saturday night in a superfight Canada’s own Dante Leon squared off against the ever-dangerous Edwin Najmi. In the lead up to the bout there were multiple polls floating around on the internet that...

Add this popular modern guard variation to your game  Making your guard game more dynamic is one of the best investments you can make in your BJJ game.  As a new student, those first few times opening your guard can be scary, frustrating...

Simple Technique For A Quick Sweep The shin-on-shin guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very versatile position to sweep and enter into more dominant positions. This unique guard can be used against standing and seated partners. This position is effective and consistently...