BJJ news — Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Brazilian Deputy Claims Melqui Galvão Called & Threatened His Students From Inside Prison

A disturbing new chapter has emerged in the Melqui Galvão case, with Brazilian reports alleging that the veteran BJJ coach managed to access a cellphone while in prison and used it to contact former students in an attempt to influence…

UFC Hall Of Famer Mighty Mouse IBJJF Retirement: “Nothing Changes If You Win Or Lose”

Demetrius “Mighty Mouse” Johnson confirms he’s done competing in IBJJF tournaments The UFC Hall of Famer says external validation no longer drives him after accomplishing everything in combat sports Johnson turned down a lucrative…

(WATCH) Paddy Pimblett Makes Influencer Throw Up In A Sparring Session

Paddy Pimblett recently took part in a sparring session with influencer Dean Alex… And the matchup played out much like many fans expected. The session came after Alex responded to comments claiming he would never agree to face Pimblett.…

Jeremy Glick – Man Who Tried To Stop 9/11 – Is An Honorary 10th Degree Judo Black Belt

In 2008, Jeremy Glick was posthumously awarded an Honorary 10th Degree black belt by the United States Judo Association , recognizing the actions he took aboard United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11 attacks. The plaque…

Kron Gracie Opens Up on Rickson Gracie’s Old-School MMA Advice: “It’s Not Working”

Kron Gracie has opened up about the complicated and often strained relationship he has had with his father, legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Rickson Gracie, especially when it came to his transition from pure jiu-jitsu into modern MMA.…

Leo Micussi projeta a Logic South Side como referência global

“Queremos transformar a vida de crianças através da disciplina da arte suave, oferecer aos adultos um refúgio de saúde e performance, e criar um ambiente familiar onde os valores do BJJ — respeito, resiliência e hierarquia — sejam o…

UWW Organizes International Training Camp Before African Championships

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (May 11) -- United World Wrestling hosted a international training camp before the 2026 African Championships in Alexandria from April 20 to 26. The camp, organized with a focus on performance, technical exchange, and sporting cooperation, brought together…

Day One Has Set a High Bar

Seven categories searched for their champions on day one of the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Astana, held at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Wrestling Palace. Paralympic and IBSA world medallists littered the draws throughout the day but not all results followed the hierarchy and several…

Cesare Amorosi: “Training Kata Is Training the Mind”

When speaking about kata in Europe, it is impossible not to mention Italy. Year after year, generation after generation, the Italian team continues to raise the standard across almost every kata discipline, combining tradition, innovation…

Astana Continues to Provide the Right Environment for Elite Judo

The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam has not long come to an end but in Astana judo’s presence continues to be felt. The Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Wrestling Palace remains in full focus as the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Astana gets underway. On day 1 there will be three women’s category’s and…

Arthur Margelidon (CAN) Retires

In April 2026 three-time Olympian Arthur Margelidon (CAN) competed at the Pan-American Championships in Panama. It was to be his last appearance as an elite athlete. Shortly after the event he announced his retirement. Arthur Margelidon (CAN) in action at the Paris Olympic…

JT Torres teaches his CRUSHING Top Pressure 😤 @marekhealth

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Mia Funegra vs Gabriela Pereira | FULL MATCH | 2026 IBJJF Brasileiros

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Mikey Musumeci: The TRUTH About UFC BJJ!

Mikey Musumeci sits down with Overdogs BJJ to break down the public perception of Jiu-Jitsu in the Octagon. Mikey goes deep on why this new platform is a game-changer for athletes, providing the financial stability and consistent…

How I Dominate Half Guard - Gordon Ryan (ft. The serpant)

Inside Camping Instructional Here: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/new-releases/products/systematically-attacking-the-guard-3-0-inside-camping-by-gordon-ryan Hi everyone, my name is Gordon Ryan. This is a look into my life. If you…

Slick triangle finish 🚨 #bteamjiujitsu

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BJJ Leg Staple Essentials by Heath Pedigo

This video teaches how to do the Leg Staple in Jiu Jitsu. https://bjjfanatics.com This sample clip is from the "The Daisy Fresh Curriculum: No-Gi Purple Belt Stripe Two by Heath Pedigo" instructional video available here:…

Khamzat in UFC BJJ?!

On the latest Overdogs BJJ episode, Mikey Musumeci and William Tackett break down what happens if Khamzat Chimaev steps into the UFC BJJ circuit. We know he has the wrestling and the pressure, but how does he fare against the elite…

What would you do ?

Just a bit of background. I’ve been at this gym for 5 years. Took about 7 months off for birth of my second child but that was about it. I grew up wrestling and continued through highschool. Found BJJ in my mid…

Facing the possibility of not being able to do BJJ again due to my health

I posted a little over a month back that I'd had a seizure; post was deleted. I get it. but, I'm the guy with cancer (for 12+ yrs) that has posted off and on. (Last post)[…

How to cover ear piercings before rolling?

Basically what the header said, I got my seconds pierced a little less then a week ago and need advice on how to cover before class tmr

Uchi-mata vs Single Leg Takedown

If you could redesign the BJJ belt system, what delightful feature are you adding?

A few initial ideas: The blurple belt for people who heel hook white belts but still lose to wrestlers. Blue belts must wear ankle monitors until promoted. Costco Dad division. Orange stripes for bar fights. Discuss.…

Dead Orchard

Making Escapes Make Sense

White belt here. ~2 years of training in high school and had to take a break for a while. Got back on the mats close to a year ago and I love it. I've dabbled with working escapes throughout this journey and spent about…

Any gamers here? I built a BJJ management sim! - Free Alpha is out now

Hobby developer here. Had an idea for a game that didn't exist so I built it in Godot 4. I have spent years playing games like WMMA, and have always had a keen interest in MMA but more so BJJ, I always wanted a BJJ…

Geannis Garzon (Cuba) follows up last year's Disqualification with a Gold Medal over Kannon Webster (USA) - Pan American Championships 74kg - May 9

The Art of Funneling - Ep. 2: Cole Abate's Duck Under Passing

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San diego bjj gym recs

I’m moving to San Diego this summer and I’m looking for a gym to start training at. My biggest priority is finding a place that has a strict privacy policy or a "no recording" rule for their classes. I really don't want…

Has the instruction/coaching at a new gym ever made a big difference?

As the title implies. Have you gone to train at another gym (or switched gyms entirely) and the instruction that they gave helped you to break through a plateau or substaintly level up your game? Or Have you found that…

Can anyone help me break down Kade Ruotolo's guard opening & guard retention?

I've been obsessing over Kade's matches lately and honestly… I just don't get it. Every time I watch him pass guard, I can't pinpoint how he opens closed guard or breaks posture before he gets going. It looks chaotic…

Academy in Miami/south florida

I’m looking to move back to Miami Wanted to see recommendations of academy’s with a good number of women (as I am a woman I want to feel safe and comfortable where I train) Palmetto Bay or downtown Miami area would be…

BJJ Schools in Nicosia?

Will be moving for studies soon, and will be in the Agios Dometios / Egkomi Area. What are some good schools within bicycle range?

Falleció Ulpiano Malachias ? Wtf

Me acabo de enterar que falleció alguien sabe el contexto que paso , estoy en shock ...

Best grapplers/instructions for smallest guys

Hello everyone, i’m hoping to get some good advice as i started bjj (no gi) around 7-8 months ago and now i’m starting to get obsessed with getting better and learning outside of the gym. So i was wondering who are the…

Footlock from the back defence

A blue belt likes to try a sneaky footlock on one foot only when I have his back. Basically crosses his feet over one foot and extends his body with my hooks in. However I deal with this quite easily. It limits his…

Sean and his team finally dropping some grappling footage.

Former Boise State wrestlers helped UFC champ Strickland prepare for his title match this past weekend.

He had a gf????? Im shocked

????????? Idc that he cheated im just shocked he had a gf...? Lol

We Defy scholarship. Any communication yet?

I applied for the We Defy scholarship in March. I got the confirmation that they received my information. I haven’t received an email saying I was denied or accepted yet. Has anyone received any email about being…

Shoulder Clamp Guard - Tons of Options

Shoulder Clamp Guard - Tons of Options

Professor Ulpiano Malachias, Gracie Barra 5th Degree Black Belt, has passed away

The following is from their facebook post about his recent passing. He opened the first Gracie Barra franchise in 2007 in Santa Ana and started both Gracie Barra Westchase and Gracie Barra River Oaks in Houston, Tx. The…

porque a maioria fora do brasil começa a fazer bjj quando ja é master?

nao entendo por que fora do brasil tem tantos lutadores competidores na categoria master e na sua maioria sendo faixas coloridas. alguem pode me sanar essa duvida?

Inverted Gear Hybrid weave

Anyone have any experience with this gi. I’m trying to decide between the hybrid and ultra light. This would be the first gi I’ve gotten from inverted gear. I’ve had flow and half sumo before and the a2 fits perfectly.…

Smaller grapplerd what's your expectation when rolling with people much larger than you?

Kids comp class layout

How many days of hard sparring vs time developing systems and techniques do major kids completion teams do ? Is it usually hard rounds almost every day or is it a mix of positional sparring too? I’m thinking of places…

How to "get over myself"

Does anyone know how to get over this? I'm gonna be honest it's stopping me from going to class because I'm a bit scared of getting hurt tbh (specifically after a bad session where I got hurt) is it just a case of keep…

I think I pissed off a black belt (I'm a White belt 3 months in)

I'll be honest, I may have asked him to roll, which I am aware is bad etiquette, but I really wanted to roll and he was the only guy not paired up. Maybe this was part of the problem? So he started on his feet and…

Dealing with aggressive young purple belt at open mat

At last Saturday open mat I did rolled with some young guy 18-19 years old. We started from butterfly guard, I swept him, he immediately up kick me in the face pretty hard ( I got bruised from it ) - no apologies from…

Scleral/Hard contact lenses

Heyo! Due to a condition I’ve, I needed to change from soft/normal lenses to hard ones, I was wondering if anyone have been or tried training and sparring with them My optometrist said as long as there is no striking it…

The Fundamentals in BJJ

What is your "golden rule" in BJJ to make the most of your practice and avoid getting yourself inadvertently? I'm asking about your "non-negotiables" or protocols that you live by which probably a lot of rookies, even…

Kron Gracie interview - opens up about tensions inside Gracie family and pressures of his family name

Heard someone broke their cervical spine at Nationals?

I don’t know any details but poor kid. Doesn’t matter what the circumstance but no one deserves to have their life cut short due to such a terrible injury. However it happened, just know that trying to prevent an ippon…

Who has the best Ezekiel choke instructional ? Gi and nogi

Who has the best Ezekiel choke instructional ? Gi and nogi

salario de um instrutor

quanto ganha em media um instrutor faixa preta sem tiulos muito relevantes?

Favorite rashguard designs?

I do BJJ myself and thinking of starting a bjj rashguard brand. all i need to know is whats your favorite theme of rashguard? somethingi minimal with logo and maybe some shoulder design? or do you like japanese style…

People who got black belt relatively fast. How was your journey?

I want to know your journey: How often did you train? Did you read books? Did you lift to support your training? When did you realise you're developing faster than your peers? Did you think it was fair? What would you…

valor de aulas de bjj em boston e regiao MA

sou brasileiro e bem novo na real(acabei de pegar a faixa azul por questao de idade) mas sempre tive o sonho de ter uma vida melhor no caso seria ir pro usa mais especificamente na regiao de boston ja que ha uma grande…

Takedowns and finish by Yaroslav Amosov on the UFC card

Gotta love that one just-for-memes takedown with 10 sec left on the clock :)

RIP Professor Ulpiano Malachias

Just so shocked today that I dont know what more to do than speak a little about such a great man. The man was on the mat every single day. Not because he had to be, but because he loved it, and he loved the people in…

Catching your coach.

Lately, it’s finally happening. I’ve started catching my coach. I guess it’s inevitable for all of us if we train long enough, but I really never thought about how I’d feel when it happened. I have felt a big jump in my…

Grip versatility vs Grip Specialisation

How important is it to be able to fight from multiple grips? Is it better to focus solely on mastering Kumi-Kata sequences to impose your A game grips and moves? Is it better to have an array of moves as answers to any…

CJI vs ADCC — How $1M Rewrote Pro Grappling Economics

How Craig Jones' $1M purse rewrote pro grappling economics, broke ADCC's leverage gap, and reshaped what athletes can demand for the next five years.

The 3 Grips Every Blue Belt Should Drill Before Purple

The cross-collar, collar-sleeve, and back-control wrist pin — the three grips that separate purple belts from blue belts, with drills.

Mica Galvao vs Roberto Jimenez — The Armbar That Made a Statement

A position-by-position breakdown of Mica Galvao's armbar finish of Roberto Jimenez in the BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix final.

Mica Galvão: Inside the Game of the 77kg Champion

Mica Galvão's case for the best 77kg grappler in the world: Super Grand Slam, ADCC gold, the doping year, and what his game actually looks like.