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The World Is Falling Apart. Here’s Why Jiu-Jitsu Might Be the Only Thing That Can Fix It

It’s time to face the facts. Our world is in turmoil. Wars are being fought on nearly every continent, and there’s an air of evil permeating through our souls on a global level. If I were a biblical scholar instead of a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, I’d be preparing my congregation for the apocalypse. But I teach […]

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Editorial/Opinion
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The André Galvão Allegations and the Cultural Reckoning Jiu-Jitsu Can’t Avoid

I have loved Jiu-Jitsu for most of my adult life. It has given me purpose, discipline, confidence, community, and a livelihood. I’ve seen it change broken men. I’ve seen it empower women. I’ve watched shy kids grow into confident young adults because someone believed in them. That’s why what’s happening right now matters. For those

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Coaching & Culture
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Back to the Source: A Jiu-Jitsu Pilgrimage to Rio

I have recently devoted a great deal of time, effort, and resources to building my social media presence. Although personal vanity undeniably motivates my ambitions on some subconscious level, I also genuinely care about producing content for a wider audience. Jiu-Jitsu holds a special power that changes lives—a power I have witnessed firsthand over nearly

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Jiu-Jitsu Life, Personal Writting
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CJI 2: Craig Jones’ Bold Gamble and Grappling’s Never-Ending Struggle for Prestige

Creating a professional grappling circuit that bridges prestige and profitability has been the holy grail of our sport for the last decade. Ever since Gordon Ryan slapped a Burger King crown on his head, every competitor chasing a NAGA belt has dreamed of the day they could make enough money competing to move off their

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Editorial/Opinion
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CJI2 Preview, Jay Rodriguez Breaks Silence & Khamzat Earns BJJ Black Belt

Written By Kevin Bradley Welcome to the UCK Roundup, where we cover some of the biggest stories in grappling this week. My name’s Kevin—no, not that one. Despite UFC BJJ’s arrival, the grappling scene is still being driven by independent promotions. Offering massive prize pools for men’s and women’s tournaments alongside carnival-style superfights, Craig Jones’

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