Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, renowned for his explosive career in mixed martial arts and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion status, has recently made headlines by returning to gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training after more than two decades away. Interestingly, despite his lifetime of elite-level wrestling and success against numerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts in professional MMA competition,…
Bryan Rumble is a 2nd degree belt and a working scientist. In this episode we start out by talking about BJJ traditions, the depth of the art, and how the scientific method might be applied in jiu-jitsu. Then, at about the 23-minute mark, Bryan and I nerd out SUPER hard on Dungeons and Dragons and…
The Professional Grappling Federation, the world’s fastest-paced grappling format, announced today that following two explosive, back-to-back seasons in 2024 (Season 6 and Season 7) streamed on UFC Fight Pass, Youtube and Caffeine TV – with Season 7 alone amassing over 10 million views across platforms – the PGF is evolving into the Jiu-Jitsu equivalent of…
Kit Dale Announced As CJI 2 Australasia Misfits Trials’ Late Replacement May 05, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News Kit Dale is stepping back into the fire. The Australian BJJ veteran has been confirmed as a late addition to the Craig Jones Invitational 2 Team Misfits Australasia trials, stepping in with just two weeks’ notice.Dale replaces top…
Fabricio Andrey Talks Why He Left Melqui Galvao Team: “It’s About Respect” May 04, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News Fabricio Andrey has never shied away from big moves — on or off the mats.In a recent interview, he finally addressed one of the more surprising decisions of his career: his departure from Melqui Galvao’s team. At…
There’s no way around it, when you first start jiu-jitsu you have to be a bit of a generalist. You’ve got to learn an escape from side control… an armbar from mount… a sweep from closed guard… a choke from the back… and so on. What you’re doing with this approach is trying to develop a…
Merab Dvalishvili On 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: “I Think I Can Take Him On” May 03, 2025BJJEE1 AdminArticles, BJJ News The internet has no shortage of bizarre debates, but this week’s viral question might take the crown: could 100 men defeat a single gorilla? Naturally, the combat sports world jumped in — and UFC…
Seth Daniels, the former ADCC production manager, is opening up about his feud with Craig Jones — a conflict that became one of the most public rifts in recent grappling history. Appearing on the Jits and Giggles podcast, Daniels spoke candidly about the fallout from a heated exchange with Jones, which included Daniels sending threatening…
Key Takeaways A Gi Jiu-Jitsu instructional that delivers a movement-based analysis of the half guard. Contains detailed instructions on setting up sweeps, submissions, and transitions to and from different guards. Includes a full volume dedicated to passing the half guard and mastering the to half guard game. BJJ World Expert Rating: 9 out of 10. …
Actor Tom Hardy says the smother submission in BJJ is his favorite finishing move, calling it “absolutely humiliating” and “delightfully primal.” Hardy continues to compete in grappling tournaments across the UK, showing real commitment to the sport. His submission pick has stirred conversation about old-school tactics in modern BJJ. Hardy’s Favorite Submission Is as Brutal…
