The 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials wrapped at the Fairplex in Pomona on April 19 with eight new names punching their tickets to ADCC Worlds. Over 700 grapplers chased just eight invitations across the men’s and women’s brackets, and by Sunday night the short list was set: Gianni Grippo, Michael Sainz, Nathan Haddad, Elder Cruz,…
Few submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu carry the same mystique—or the same fear factor—as the heel hook. A twisting leg attack that targets the knee’s ligaments through rotational force on the heel, it has gone from being a banned and misunderstood technique to the most talked-about submission in competitive grappling. The heel hook didn’t just earn…
Who’s Number One is back, and this time the stakes couldn’t be higher. WNO 32, scheduled for March 31, 2026, in Austin, Texas, will feature a four-man lightweight grand prix that brings together some of the most dangerous grapplers in the 155-pound division. The winner earns a direct path to a title shot against reigning…
Zabit himself posted a training video on Instagram with the caption: “6 years have passed, but my hands are still reaching for it.” Why Grappling Instead of MMA? The shift to grappling makes sense for several reasons. First, submission grappling is less physically demanding than MMA—no strikes to absorb, no weight cuts to the extreme…
UFC BJJ 6 delivered exactly what the promotion needed heading into its second year: title defenses, controversial decisions, and a marquee debut that left fans demanding more. Held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on March 12, 2026, the eight-bout card crowned a new women’s champion, saw the light heavyweight king retain his throne,…
The 50/50 position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu presents a unique challenge where both practitioners have equal chances of submission. This post explores the dynamics of the 50/50 position, the risks involved, and techniques such as the Aoki Lock and the Woj Lock, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, speed, and safety in practice. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is…
The grappling world got a shakeup with the announcement of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), the brainchild of the renowned submission grappler Craig Jones. This isn’t just another competition; it’s a direct challenge to the established king of submission grappling, the ADCC World Championship. Jones’ Long-Simmering Discontent: Jones’ decision to create the Craig Jones Invitational…
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