Jackson Nagai recalls difficult childhood and celebrates return to competition
Jackson Nagai made an exciting return to competition in 2023. The Checkmat black belt won the American National Championship and the Houston and Santa Cruz…
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A brief history of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
From the samurai to the UFC champions and IBJJF gold medalists Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ (also written as jujitsu or jujutsu) is a martial art…
Watch all the action from the IBJJF Asian Championship livestream
This weekend the IBJJF brings to you the 2017 Asian Championship. The black-belt divisions are set with Keenan Cornelius, Lucas Barbosa, Igor Silva and Abraham…
Jiu-Jitsu: Jeff Glover’s acrobatic moves in Japan
No-gi BJJ star Jeff Glover took a trip to show off his skills in a superfight in Japan last month. Known for his donkey guard,…
Japanese Nationals: Anderson Takahasi wins black belt open class; other results
The IBJJF held its first ever Japanese National Championship this weekend in Tokyo. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the Otaku Sogo Taiikukan for two days of…
Sign up now for the 2016 Japanese Nationals; registration deadline is April 8
Japan is one of the most exciting countries in the world, a mix of old and new and a unique approach to life. Don't miss…
Sign up now for a chance to be part of the first class of Japanese National champions
The IBJJF is inviting you to be a part of the first ever Japanese National Championship. The event is scheduled April 16-17, at the Otaku Sogo…
Wanderlei signs with Rizin FF for tag wrestling match against Sakuraba, Tokoro
Pride and UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva has signed with Rizin FF for a tag team wrestling match on April 17, 2016. Wand will be joined…
Gabi Garcia answers critics after MMA debut and announces next fight for April 17
Jiu-Jitsu black belt and now officially a MMA fighter, Gabi Garcia answered the critics after her first fight, this December 31, in Saitama, Japan. Gabi…
Rizin FF: Fedor, Kron, Gabi win superfights; King Mo HW GP champion
MMA is back to Japan in great fashion. Rizin Fighting Federation held its New Year's Eve event this Thursday in a evening of fights that…
Watch how Shinya Aoki beat Kazushi Sakuraba in the main event of Rizin FF – Saraba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWmaaHbJTkc Shinya Aoki and Kazushi Sakuraba fought in the main event of the first card of the new Japanese MMA promotion, Rizin FF, this…
Rizin FF: Aoki stops Sakuraba early in the 1st; HW GP quartefinals results
Rizin Fighting Federation kicked off this Tuesday, in Tokyo, Japan, with the Saraba card. In the main event, Shinya Aoki needed not much time to…