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Feel Good MMA

Matt Hughes is Healing Up and Making Positive Progress

A friend of Matt Hughes gave the MMA and combat sports world a positive update on the former UFC welterweight champion, calling Matt Hughes’ recovery from a June collision “nothing short of a miracle.” “Less than two months ago I didn’t know if my best friend (Matt Hughes) was going to make it, and tonight […]

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BJJ BJJ Advice Techniques

Technique of the Week: Leg Lasso of Truth [VIDEO]

Ok, it’s NOT Thursday, so a little TBT action is not appropriate BUT it is Friday and we’re ready to flash back to the days with Professor Mikal was just a little brown belt. 😉 Here he is explaining the details on his Leg Lasso of Truth. Enjoy!  

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BJJ Kickboxing

TBA Classic Adds Jiu Jitsu to the Tournament

The TBA Classic is the largest amateur Muay Thai tournament in America.  We’re talking 600 fighters and too many schools to name. The TBA Classic saw its popularity spike last year and because of this they are holding a second tournament. Some of the biggest news coming from the folks at the TBA Classic is that […]

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BJJ Health/Fitness Opinions

Three Reasons Why Law Enforcement Officers Should Train Jiu Jitsu

We know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its concepts translate to many different aspects of life and professions. This is especially true for professions that regularly have to subdue the unwilling. That’s why it makes complete sense for a police officer to train Jiu Jitsu. Our friends at Palm Beach Jiu Jitsu Club  put together a list of […]

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Community Feel Good

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Teams Up With Local Partners to Help Foster Children

At Aces Jiu Jitsu Club we believe in giving back to our community. Since we’ve opened, we have made it a company goal to be the positive change we want to see in the world. We’ve put coats on the backs of children that needed them, we’ve fed the homeless, we supported local #SocialGood efforts […]

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BJJ UFC

UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Press Conference (FULL VIDEO)

  Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are expected to put on a show Saturday night in Anaheim, California. Assuming both fighters make it to the main event for UFC 214, we should be able to settle in for one of the best grudge matches of all time when these two light heavyweights clash for the […]

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BJJ MMA

Tyron Woodley: ‘I Think the Fans Don’t Respect Jiu Jitsu in Our Sport’

  UFC Champion, Tyron Woodley doesn’t believe fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans appreciate Jiu Jitsu or wrestling. The 170-pound champion had this to say on Demian Maia and Jiu Jitsu in the sport of MMA. “I think for my legacy, it’s a big step but I think the fans don’t respect jiu-jitsu in our […]

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BJJ Self Defense

Woman Uses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Defend Herself and Her Home

It seems like every day, we are given examples of ordinary people using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to defend themselves against threats to their personal safety or the safety of the people they love. As the reporter for Fox 2 in the Bay Area points out, Ruby Ching is someone you may overlook on the street. […]

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BJJ MMA

Jon Jones Earns His Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jon Jones, received his belt from four-time No-Gi World Heavyweight Champion Roberto Alencar. Jon Jones posted this quote to Instagram: “It was an honor to receive a blue belt today from my professor @tussagb. Wanted to sincerely thank my family at both @jacksonwink_mma and @graciebarranm for always standing with me, encouraging me, and pushing me to new heights. This week the […]

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BJJ Competition

Jose Aldo Returns to Compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jose Aldo will return to competition next week, but it won’t be for the UFC. Jose Aldo, the former UFC featherweight champion has signed up to compete at IBJJF’s Master International Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 28-30, the federation announced Thursday night. We are very honored to have the great Jose Aldo Junior […]