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CJI 2: Craig Jones’ Bold Gamble and Grappling’s Never-Ending Struggle for Prestige

Editorial/Opinion

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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Gordon Ryan Dominates No-Gi Worlds: Why the IBJJF Needs Its King of Sub-Only Grappling

Jiu-Jitsu Life

Written in 2018 The IBJJF has never been short on controversy. A confusing, often inconsistent scoring system and a limited rule set banning many popular submissions have fueled debates over whether this almost antiquated format still serves the sport. Many younger grapplers now boycott IBJJF events altogether—some publicly calling the organization a money-grabbing machine holding

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Go to Win or Don’t Go at All: Lessons from My Match with Boogeyman Martinez

Mindset & Motivation

Throughout anyone’s grappling career, there are moments where you level up. These upgrades don’t always happen under the lights of a competition mat. Sometimes, they happen in your own academy—when you finally have a breakthrough roll with that purple belt who’s always one step ahead of you. When these moments arrive, your toughest opponent is

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Mindset & Motivation