BJJ news — Saturday, May 23, 2026

Uma homenagem aos monstros do 1º Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu, em 1996

O Tijuca Tênis Clube, o berço do Jiu-Jitsu esportivo no Rio. Foto: Arquivos GRACIEMAG.com À época do 1º Campeonato Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu, realizado no Rio em fevereiro de 1996, GRACIEMAG ainda era um jornal preto e branco, o UFC realizava…

UFC BJJ Announces First-Ever Open Tournaments For Amateur Competitors

UFC BJJ has officially announced a major shift in its approach, revealing plans to launch its first-ever open tournaments in 2026. Up until now, the promotion has focused entirely on professional competition, much like its parent brand in…

Mikey Musumeci Says He’ll Be Mentored By Demetrious Johnson For MMA Transition

Mikey Musumeci has revealed that Demetrious Johnson will mentor him, as he prepares for a potential transition into MMA. Speaking on the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Musumeci shared that the arrangement came together after a recent conversation…

Ishii Beats Morikawa Twice to Grab Ticket Back to World Championships

TOKYO (May 23) -- Making the most of her raw determination and an effective low single, Ami ISHII will get a chance at a third straight world title after all. And she earned a ticket to the Asian Games as a bonus. Ishii notched consecutive victories over rival Miwa MORIKAWA on…

Ozaki Gets Best of Motoki in Showdown, Sets Up Final against Onishi

TOKYO (May 23) -- Nonoka OZAKI won her latest showdown with Paris Olympic champion Sakura MOTOKI, and this time there was no having to cut it close. Ozaki broke open a close match in the second period, pulling away to an 8-2 victory to advance to the women’s 62kg final at the…

U23 Asian Championships Live Streaming, Results, Videos

DA NANG, Vietnam (May 23) -- The U23 Asian Championships is being held in Da Nang, Vietnam from May 23 to 26. The competition will be held at the Tien Son Sport Center, Da Nang. Greco-Roman will kick off the tournament before moving to Women's Wrestling and Freestyle finishing…

World Wrestling Day - May 23

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 23) -- The World Wrestling Day is celebrated on May 23 every year. It marks the occasion of first-ever unofficial World Championships held in Vienna, Austria in 1904. Since then, wrestling day has been a celebration for the wrestling family…

Faro Heats Up on Opening Day of Competition

The lighter categories, girls: -40, -44, -48, -52 kg and boys: -50, -55, -60, -66 kg, opened the Faro ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2026 with high-level judo and impressive intensity on the tatami. Faro is renowned for its excellent…

Future Stars gather in the Algarve for Faro Cadet European Cup

The Algarve once again becomes the centre of European cadet judo this weekend as the Faro Millennium Team Cadet European Cup welcomes one of the biggest youth tournaments of the season. A total of 582 judoka from 31 nations will compete in…

Dreams on the Line as Judoka Prepare to Begin Their Road to LA2028

There are 784 days until the lights rise on the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It sounds distant, even comfortable. Yet, every athlete who has lived through an Olympic cycle knows the truth that time moves differently when a dream is on the…

JT Torres Leads Essential Through Tough Training | 2026 Road To Worlds (Ep 4)

We continue through Road to Worlds on the East Coast and drop in to Essential Jiu-Jitsu to catch up with JT Torres and his competition team! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest jiu jitsu videos! Website:…

You need 3 things to win in jiu-jitsu

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Mikey Musumeci Watches Car Grappling!

The mats are cool, but have you tried a Honda Civic? 🚗🤯 On the Overdogs BJJ Podcast, Mikey Musumeci, William Tackett, and Hector Castro react to the bizarre world of Car Jitsu. The guys watch in absolute disbelief as competitors utilize…

Garry Tonon Teaches His Secret 50/50 Escape - Never Filmed Before

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Making Jiu-Jitsu Safe For Women!

Jiu-Jitsu belongs to everyone. 🤝👩 On the Overdogs BJJ Podcast, the crew tackles a crucial conversation: how to make BJJ academies a safer, more respectful environment for women. From changing toxic gym cultures to enforcing strict…

NOT AGAIN 😭😭😭#bteamjiujitsu

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Knee Shield To Reverse DLR Back Take

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DONT BELIEVE THE MEDIA. USYK IN 4

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First stage cauliflower ear?

I had it a little bit swollen a few months before, but it hardened(a very small bubble) and now it’s starting to hurt a lot and I think it’s a bit swollen again. The bottom part of the ear doesn’t have any space…

18F Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu

Just graduated and going to uni for wrestling. Im also a purple belt in jiu jitsu. I enjoyed doing both while in hs, does anyone have experience in doing both in college? Or is it better just to shift my focus to only…

Funny I thought ibjjf world masters wasn’t for a few more months

Major team fighting teammate in final

What happens in major teams, Like Aoj, Atos, kingsway, when two teammates meet each other in the final of a major tournament, anyone have any stories on this ?

when should a beginner start competing

I have been doing jiu jitsu for about 5 months now and feel clueless still but really want to compete I just don’t know if id be wasting me and my coach’s time

I want to quit

Half a year in bjj and i dont feel any progression at all, all i got is a lower back pain and broken nails, i spent almost 600R$(a LOT of money in brazil) in equipment, Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I go to…

That One Cat That Smokes Me

Generally speaking my side control/cien kilos is solid. I'm comfortable there, and I can usually make almost anyone- regardless of belt- uncomfortable in my side control. But this one guy. This one guy. Effortlessly.…

Switched gyms, old gym buddies don't like me now

I used to go to this very competitive gym, for 2 years(got my blue belt there), made a lot of good friends there, but it was very far away, 1 hour each way, (with the bus, and subway.), the commute got too much for me,…

Cutting weight/strength training for comp in September

Hey y’all! I’m gonna be signing up for a comp in September and it’s my first one. Just thinking that I probably should cut down on my weight, I’m considered heavy weight in women’s (I’m 5’6 and 195lbs and I’m typically…

Oahu Drop In’s

Going to Oahu in a few weeks and I’d love to drop in to a gym for a class or two. I’ve only got 7 months experience. Any recommendations for a beginner friendly gym that welcomes drop ins on the island? Preferably…

First BJJ tournament

Upcoming monday I have my first BJJ tournament. It's a NO-GI tournament and I'm really nervous. My question is what should I eat between the matches? What can I do about the nerves? Because I'm really clueless. I have 2…

Feeling a bit snubbed out of promotion

I know, the belts don’t matter and whatnot. The skill is what’s important I just want to vent a bit and hear opinions. I’ve been training for 4 years. Still a white belt. Been at this gym for about a year, I was in the…

What’s your opinion on Kron Gracie?

It Doesn't Matter How Old You Are: Just Start Training

I'm 59 years old, and though I wish I started earlier, I'm so glad I started at all. BJJ gives me an aim point for my strength and conditioning work. Lifting, cardio, metabolic are all great in general, but I've got a…

Austin Tx. Sunday open mats?

I’m staying up by round rock. Are there any open mats this Sunday? I know they are hit or miss cause of the holidays. Earlier is better but beggars can’t be choosers.

Is K-Guard the best MMA guard?

I have noticed Diego Lopes and Roman Dolidze using some K-guard in MMA. Will this become more and more popular for MMA fighters? (if forced to play guard in MMA)

2/42 days without bjj

I’m going insane guys🫩 the mats are calling my name but the doctors said no. My clavicle still snapped, the drugs still keep me drowsy. 🤣😭 time needs to become faster …

Judokas who use ogoshi or any goshi waza as their main technique any tips?

What We Learned From UFC BJJ 8

What was the best match? Should Ethan get a title shot next or does he need to do more? Who should Cassia Moura fight next? https://thegrapplingconjecture.blogspot.com/2026/05/what-we-learned-from-ufc-bjj-8.html…

My coach is purple belt

Hey everyone, beginner here. I started training No-Gi BJJ and my coach is a purple belt. He’s a really good teacher and I enjoy the classes, but I keep hearing people say you should train under a black belt if you want…

That was some beautiful judo

Finally wrapping up PT. Not sure if I want to come back

35 year y/o. I had been doing judo for about a year when I suffered a pretty severe ankle break during Randori in December. I live in the Midwest, so my Dojo is smaller and most of the guys are fluffy (200lbs+), I was…

USA trip bjj travelling

Let’s say you were European and you had the money to travel to America n train this summer for 3 weeks. Where would you go and where would you stay? I’m not talking crazy money but enough money to pay for a membership…

How good is batman’s jiu-jitsu?

Is the way he breaks limbs realistic?

Does jiu jitsu soreness every go away?

No matter how much I train jiu jitsu or how little I do, I always feel extremely sore. Does the soreness ever go away or do you find that training can beat the body up a bit? …

Neck acne breakout because of Gi?

Neck acne won’t stop. Went to 2 doctors. Nothing’s working. What to do?

Unaware lower belt?

Was doing a bit of randori the other day. I thought this experience was kind of funny and stuck out in my mind We have a 3rd kyu at our club who's been here for 2 years and probably turns up more frequently than anyone…

How to create reaction to hit harai goshi no gi

Let's say I have an underhook and I have control over their other arm. What is the best way to hit this move? Is it pushing into them to create a reaction where they push back and then switch your legs to use the motion…

Promotion to sankyu

I was promoted to sankyu (green belt in Finland) yesterday. I started Judo again at the age of 31 in March 2024 and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. In December 2020, I realized that I was no longer…

Being picky with training partners

How picky are you all with training partners? I now firmly believe one should be picky with training partners. This doesn’t mean ducking hard rolls all the time, it means minimizing risk, while improving and having fun.…

No-Gi guy switching to Gi-only at an elite academy. Will it actually complement my No-Gi game long-term?

Hey everyone, I’ve trained strictly No-Gi for my entire time in the sport. Due to a schedule change, I have to pivot and train exclusively in the Gi for the foreseeable future at a highly technical, world-class academy.…

BJJ academies near Palomar Airport Rd (Carlsbad) with 4:30/5:00 PM adult classes?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a local gym to sign up at in the Carlsbad area, specifically near Palomar Airport Road. To beat the worst of the evening traffic, I really want to find an **adult class (Gi or No-Gi)** that…

I feel awful about possibly being reckless

Blue belt vs blue belt rolling Twice I got in mount. First time mother’s milk position, my training partner tapped out from wrist bone pressure on the ear. Probably uncomfortable, but nothing to feel bad about I…

Too soon for first tournament?

How long do you recommend waiting to compete for a hobbyist who just wants to experience a competition, but has no aspirations of becoming any sort of champion competitor? 40 years old, white belt, thinking about doing…

Moving to north Serbia

Any good places to train in the tundra of Serbia? Like the title says, moving to live off the land, eat polar bears and Serbian tigers but still train BJJ. What you got?

A full breakdown of the UFC BJJ Open ruleset

Imposter Syndrome from receiving blue belt after 4 years

Last night I received my blue belt after about 4 years since I first took a class. I’ve switched gyms 3 times, and had some months where I couldn’t train due to unemployment and addiction, but almost everyone I started…

White Belt Dude Broke My (26F Blue Belt) Wrist, Coach Doesn't Seem to Care

17yr old, 3 stripe who previously seemed polite. He muscled the fuck out of me, so I thought "what the hell, I'll just polish up my defense." Then he grabbed my wrist and just cranked my knuckles down. I felt the…

Knee bar

I feel like im missing a key part of it but I dont know what it is. When I go for a knee bar, even with the GI to hold my opponent, it feels like they can pull their leg out of it before I can lock it up. What am I…

Bo Nickal is a Mind Reader!

Next week he might be able to fly!