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Jiu Jitsu Champion Keenan Cornelius Not a Fan of Smack-Talk in BJJ

Jiu Jitsu champion Keenan Cornelius was recently interviewed by GRACIEMAG where he talked about upcoming competitions and the issue of smack-talk in the sport of Jiu Jitsu.   Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow […]

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Jiu Jitsu helps Children Build Mental Toughness; Meet Jaylen

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – It takes persistence and grit to get tossed around like fighters do in Jiu-Jitsu. The martial art has helped an 11-year-old gray belt build mental toughness. “I’m super competitive,” said Jaylen. He is one of the hundred of kids in Sedgwick County waiting for a big brother. “Maybe somebody to just talk […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor Breakdown and Odds

Odds: Nurmagomedov -165; McGregor +155 It’s cliché to say it, but it truly feels as if McGregor never left. A sea of McGregor fans flooded into the Park MGM on Thursday, for his first prefight news conference in the UFC since November 2016. The superstar Irishman showed up about 25 minutes late. His tardiness prompted Nurmagomedov to exit […]

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Maynard James Keenan BJJ Interview

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It’s a long journey and very humiliating and you have to proceed in that manner. You have to accept that there is always someone better, more technical, faster, stronger. It’s just a wonderful journey that I would recommend to everyone. – Maynard […]

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Reports: Renzo Gracie Set to Return to MMA

Renzo Gracie is a sixth-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and legend in the sport of BJJ. He fought in the UFC at one time and if recent reports are correct, he will be making his return to the cage on July 27th. According to reports, the fight will take place in Manila, and the […]

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Did Mario Yamasaki Stop the Lee-Chiesa Fight Too Soon?

The Twitter MMA world is still buzzing about what many say is an early stoppage in the main event at UFC Fight Night 112. The main event featured Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa and saw a lot of early action. The controversy started after Kevin Lee found himself on Michael Chiesa’s back. He sunk in a choke and after a […]

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Nate Diaz Stockton Slaps Tool’s Maynard James Keenan

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Ok, ok… before you internet trolls get to snapping on us, What happened between Nate Diaz and Maynard James Keenan (front man for the band Tool) was just two guys playing around. Diaz threw a very playful slap, […]

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Drops Some Science and Pins Matt Serra

Are you ready for your daily dose of awesomeness? Here we have world renowned scientist and smartest man on the planet (I made that last part up) Neil deGrasse Tyson showing former UFC Champ and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Matt Serra a few moves. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu […]

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The Presidential Debate Survival Guide

Let’s be honest, the Presidential debates can bring MANY emotions. We have all felt some fear, some anger, and even some occasional excitement. Either way, we know that this most recent presidential debate is going to leave us all a little more worse for wear. 😉 Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ […]

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8 Ways Crossfit Athletes Can Benefit from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Most people have never trained in any grappling at all (Wrestling, Sambo, Judo and BJJ, and are at a total loss when it comes to being able to defend a takedown or defend themselves on the ground. Big, strong, small or weak everyone, with proper training and application, can learn the fine art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]