BJJ & Law Enforcement, Great Partners
When you have a career in law enforcement, your life is put on the line every day, and the possibility of a situation turning into the worst case scenario is…
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October 5, 2010
US Grappling, Sumission Only!
It all starts with an idea. And the idea of Andrew Smith ( for the complete Q & A - click here) could revolutionize the world of sport BJJ. Smith,…
September 27, 2010
Emily Kwok – World Champion, Women’s Black Belt
Emily Kwok is a black belt and Mundials champion, a project manager for MGInAction.com, is putting together her own BJJ [social][/social][einset][/einset]program, and runs various grappling camps for women with other…
September 13, 2010
BJJ is the Answer
The world of mixed martial arts became abuzz the day the UFC announced the fight between boxing heavyweight champion James Toney and UFC Legend Randy Couture. The bout sparked debate…
September 3, 2010
IBJJF Chicago Open Championship: A Good Start
On August 22, 2010, Chicago hosted its first-ever IBJJF Open Championship. This inaugural event, held in a muggy gymnasium at Evanston Township High School, marked Chicago as a growing spot…
August 25, 2010
Does BJJ Qualify as an Olympic Sport? (2 of 2)
One of the latest debates in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is whether or not it could become an Olympic event at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. In order to…
August 23, 2010
Does BJJ Qualify as an Olympic Sport? (1 of 2)
Earlier this year, Rio de Janeiro was named host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Being the capitol and birthplace of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the announcement has begged the question…
August 20, 2010
The Curious Case of BJJ Referees
By Cassidee Moser, for BJJ Legends Magaizne: During the 2004 Mundials, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza sustained a broken arm while trying to escape an armlock from Roger Gracie’s guard. Instead of…
August 5, 2010