Force The Back From KOB! The back is the ultimate position to get to in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it offers important attributes such as safety from strikes and effective submissions that are difficult to defend. There are two major ways of getting...

One of the most exciting things about BJJ is how much it is always changing and evolving. While the fundamental principles may stay the same, people are always working to combine those principles in new and exciting ways to keep that competitive edge....

The internet lit up when Urijah Faber announced a late addition to his Team Alpha Male Quintet team for last week's Quintet 3 competition, namely Gordon Ryan.  Gordon lived up to global expectations with a dominating performance at the event, dominating the majority...

The King Holds Court in Vegas Quintet held its first event stateside last night in Las Vegas, and it did not disappoint. The results themselves are exciting to read, let alone having been able to witness the event. To date Quintet has held...

On Saturday, November 10th in Manhattan, Matheus "King Kong" Diniz and Gordon "King" Ryan will meet for the next Kasai Pro.  These two New York powerhouses are slated to compete in the Kasai Pro rule set which is made up of a 10...

Legit beef or publicity stunt? When we hear the name Erberth Santos the word “experience” definitely comes to mind. Santos has amassed a staggering 250 plus bouts in the last 3 years alone. The 24-year-old black belt known for his aggressive and action-packed...

The King Shows Bernardo Faria ADCC Finish We don’t have much footage of Gordon Ryan’s technique. If you’ve been lucky enough to attend a seminar with him, you know that his instruction is top notch and the material is game changing. Every time...

The King Shares ADCC Prep Plan Gordon Ryan is undeniably one of the greatest no gi grappling competitors of all time. His unwavering work ethic is second to none, and it’s well documented through all of the social media outlets. It seems, like...

Team Renzo Gracie Makes Good On Promise To Dominate Competition There was a lot of hype surrounding Gordon Ryan leading up to No Gi Pans. It started with a large movement of would be opponents that entered into Gordons weight class, apparently to...

Gordon Ryan's entrance brings the competitors to the division, temporarily Perenniaal BJJ buzz-maker Gordon Ryan recently created a disturbance in the jiu jitsu Force by signing up for the 2018 IBJJF No Gi Pans coming up this weekend.  The ADCC gold medalist had...

The King Finds His Place in the Gi There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the upcoming IBJJF No Gi Pans, especially in the ultra-heavy weight division. Several of BJJ’s elite have stepped up, many of them moving up one to two weight...

The King Returns to the Land of the IBJJF for No Gi Pans This year's 2018 IBJJF No Gi Pans on September 15th and 16th is already setting up to be one of the most memorable in recent years.  For the first time...

 Danaher Says Front Headlock System More Accessible Than Any Other In this rare breakdown video featuring 5 time world champion Bernardo Faria and grappling mastermind John Danaher, they take apart Gordon Ryan's gold medal winning performance in last year's ADCC World Championship in...

The King Targets No Gi Pans Gordon Ryan recently announced his intentions to compete in the upcoming no gi Pans. He made an Instagram post with a copy of his registration for the event, that include the text, “Ok, who’s ready to get...

Earlier today, ADCC champion Gordon Ryan made an announcement on his social media that he was now a free agent.  The grappling superstar had recently been signed to an exclusive contract with the ACB organization.  BJJ Fanatics had an opportunity to connect with...