On January 14-20th, in Lisbon, Portugal, the IBJJF hosted their European Jiu-Jitsu Championships.  This was their 16th IBJJF European Championships.  This event is one of the largest (in 2018 there were over 4,000 registered competitors from over 70 countries) and most important events...

Mayssa Bastos Wins The Strawweight Title! This past Sunday, December 9, 2018, the Onnit Academy in Austin, TX hosted the Eddie Bravo Invitational 18.  This event consisted of the inaugural women strawweight tournament. World Championship Competitors This tournament featured 16 no gi competitors,...

 Legendary grappling influence from this champ There are not a lot of Female BJJ Practioners amongst us, being one I am always looking for inspiration. I found that inspiration in several women including those that attend the same academy as I. Being with...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a relatively young martial art and sport with roughly less than 100 years of history under its black belt.  Just as is true in many sports and martial arts, the activity has been filled with male practitioners.  It has only...