Sponsoring Success: How Local and Large Businesses Can Create UFC Superstars
By Chris Martin Photos By Michael Brooks Photography From the moment sports became more than just a way to enjoy physical prowess and watch others do incredible things, people have looked for ways to make money off of it. This is not to say that sponsorships are a bad thing, as it has mutual benefits …...
Chosen Few Sets the Future of UFC Talent
by Chris Martin Back in 2013 Nick Diaz announced he was starting his own MMA promotion. UFC president Dana White, his boss at the time, had some encouraging words for Diaz. “Good for him. Welcome to the losing money business,” White said. While White’s comment was a bit tongue-in-cheek, the point was made. If...
European Gracie Representative Initiating Change to Tournament Play
The initiative BJJ4Change comprises of a group of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experts working hard to cultivate a dedicated family of enthusiastic adults and children. With renowned Rickson Gracie self-defense expert, Patrick Bittan, leading the way, the group recently hosted a conference of masterminds in Paris. Some of the most popular...
Blue Belts Cash Out Big From Micro BJJ Tournament In Illinois and Wisconsin
Blue belts are getting paid. A progressive grappling event was hosted in Wisconsin at Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness on July 29. This exciting submission-only tournament was meant to provide Wanderlust Grappling and BJJ4Change a live venue for blue belt competitors to showcase and document their jiu-jitsu progress while...
Progressive Jiu Jitsu Events Are Creating A New Movement For the Sport
by Chris Martin The Midwest is home base to some of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu and high-level MMA coaches around today. Top level competitors are traveling from far and near to come to the Midwest seeking high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction from legends like Carlson Gracie Jr., Marc Laimon, Luiz Claudio, Hannette Staack, Rodrigo...
Robert Drysdale and The Jiu-Jitsu Mindset
In a recent podcast, Elliot Roe and Dr. Tricia Cardner interviewed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and UFC fighter Robert Drysdale on the importance of Mindset in BJJ and how it can lead you to success in other areas of your life. Drysdale, like so many others, is drawn to BJJ because it is not only physically …...
The Empire of Bang
It was only a matter of time before Duane Ludwig created his own empire. Known for his tremendous success with Team Alpha Male, he has tested and proven his striking system, nearly to a science. After TJ Dillashaw’s first fight with Renan Barão, Joe Rogan referred to this system as “an entire new level of …...
Ben Rothwell’s GOGO Choke Has Chicago Roots
by Chris Martin A family from Brazil came to America to unveil to the world the fighting art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. No, this is not the story of Rorion Gracie and his start at the first UFC. It is the story of the endless evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in mixed martial arts. It is a …...
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