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Critical reads
CJI 2.5 And The $10 Million Bomb Craig Jones Just Dropped On Pro Grappling
Craig Jones announced CJI 2.5 with a $10,000,000 prize pool last week and the BJJ internet has not shut up since. What the number actually buys, who it pressures, and why I think it is both the best and the most reckless thing to happen to the sport in a decade.
UFC BJJ Is Quietly Becoming the Most Important Grappling Promotion. Here's My Take.
Six events in, UFC BJJ has gone from curiosity to the most consistent paycheck in pro grappling. What the format actually is, why the Opens divisions are the smart story, and whether this finally fixes the sport's money problem. Field opinions throughout.
The State of BJJ in 2026: What's Actually Trending on the Mats
Sub-only is eating the pro scene, body lock passing is the new answer to leg locks, and gym fees have crossed into Equinox territory. A field report on where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu actually is in May 2026, with opinions.
BJJ Mental and Physical Conditioning: Building the Complete Grappler
BJJ strength and conditioning is only half the job. The mental side — focus, composure, pattern recognition under pressure — is what separates grapplers who plateau from those who keep climbing.
// Kit check
Gear reviews
Top 5 BJJ Gis on Amazon (Honest Picks)
The best BJJ gis you can buy on Amazon: Vector, Elite Sports, Sanabul, Tatami Initial and Venum Contender. Specs, fit, price and who each one is best for.
Hayabusa Rashguard Review: Long-Term Use for BJJ
Honest long-term review of the Hayabusa rashguard for BJJ: build quality, fit, durability over a year, washing routine, pros and cons, and who it suits.
Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Pearlweave Gi Review
Honest long-term review of the Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Pearlweave BJJ gi: 350 GSM pearl weave jacket, 8oz ripstop pants, fit, durability, washing routine and verdict.
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Athlete profiles
Mikey Musumeci: Career, Titles and Darth Rigatoni Style
Mikey 'Darth Rigatoni' Musumeci: five-time IBJJF world champion and ONE submission grappling king. Career, titles, technique and the man behind the nickname.
Luke Griffith: New Wave’s South African Heavyweight Powerhouse
In the competitive crucible of Austin, Texas, where elite grappling teams forge champions, New Wave Jiu Jitsu stands as a dominant force. Led by the legendary
Sean Strickland: Biography, UFC Record and Controversies
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland: biography, fight record, title run, fighting style and the controversies that keep him in the headlines.
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Latest
Are Heel Hooks Ruining Jiu-Jitsu? My Honest Take On The Leg Lock Takeover
Leg locks went from dirty trick to the most important skill set in grappling in about a decade. Heel hooks now decide title matches and blow out knees in equal measure. Here is what the leg lock takeover actually did to the sport, and where I land on whether it ruined anything.
CJI 2.5 And The $10 Million Bomb Craig Jones Just Dropped On Pro Grappling
Craig Jones announced CJI 2.5 with a $10,000,000 prize pool last week and the BJJ internet has not shut up since. What the number actually buys, who it pressures, and why I think it is both the best and the most reckless thing to happen to the sport in a decade.
UFC BJJ Is Quietly Becoming the Most Important Grappling Promotion. Here's My Take.
Six events in, UFC BJJ has gone from curiosity to the most consistent paycheck in pro grappling. What the format actually is, why the Opens divisions are the smart story, and whether this finally fixes the sport's money problem. Field opinions throughout.
The State of BJJ in 2026: What's Actually Trending on the Mats
Sub-only is eating the pro scene, body lock passing is the new answer to leg locks, and gym fees have crossed into Equinox territory. A field report on where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu actually is in May 2026, with opinions.
BJJ Mental and Physical Conditioning: Building the Complete Grappler
BJJ strength and conditioning is only half the job. The mental side — focus, composure, pattern recognition under pressure — is what separates grapplers who plateau from those who keep climbing.
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