by Jehan | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Elena Gomez’s account of her first encounter with the gentle art can relate to many of us. From the patched pyjamas, to homo-erotic spatz and rash guards, the uncontested or rather acceptance of exchanging bodily fluids with total strangers, inevitable addiction...
by Jehan | May 28, 2023 | Competitions
Varna, Bulgaria, 14 May 2023 – The 16th edition of the SENSHI professional fighting gala took the city by storm, leaving spectators in awe of the extraordinary talent on display. Held on May 13th at the renowned Palace of Culture and Sports, this exhilarating...
by Jehan | May 20, 2023 | Blog
“You should become a monster. An absolute monster. Then you should learn to control it.” En route to a competition in Borneo some time ago I stopped by in neighbouring Kuching along the way and happened upon a little gym with a large prescience....
by Guest Post | May 20, 2023 | Blog
“As my son grows, I plan to volunteer as a coach in whatever sports he finds interest in, except basketball because I cannot dribble for the life of me.” I also plan to train him in martial arts, and one important lesson that comes to mind is humility in...
by Mac | Jul 18, 2022 | Interviews
Abang Saef Hud is a Brown belt under the renowned Marcos Escobar Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association (MEBJJA) based in Malaysia. He has recently established his gym, Ryu Combat Academy in KL, Malaysia.BJJASIA: Firstly, the name Ryu Combat Academy, why the name? Abang: Ryū...
by Mac | Jun 30, 2022 | Interviews
Arnaud Lepont was born in Granville, a seaside resort town in Normandy, France. As an aspiring Mixed Martial Artist intent on making a name for himself in the cage, he would move to Paris and began training with Mathieu Nicourt, one of the early pioneers of the cage...
by Jehan | May 12, 2022 | Interviews
Article by Nykó Macá Photos by Luca Andreucci @lunivers.athletics Having sat on the board of a London and Berlin-based international organization I was privy to perspective from the likes of the sharpest minds – diplomats, political advisers, CEOs, foremost...
by Mac | May 5, 2022 | Interviews
高橋雄己, Yuki ‘Submission’ Takahashi born April 11th, 1999, in Aichi Prefecture Nagoya is currently competing in both Submission Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts out of “和術慧舟會HEARTS” or ‘Wajiutsu Keishoukai’ HEARTS and “今成柔術” or Imanari Jiu-Jitsu....
by Mac | Jun 24, 2021 | Interviews
Michael Cates is a Black Belt under Ricardo Guimaraes of Gracie Humaita Team. He has lived in Japan for over 13 years and also holds a 1st degree black belt in Kodokan Judo. He has recently established his gym, Kuro Hata BJJ in Okinawa, Japan. BJJASIA: Firstly, the...
by Jehan | May 23, 2021 | Blog, Interviews
BJJ Hero, Demian Maia has taken it upon himself to chronicle the history of the gentle art. In the first part of this mini-series he begins in feudal Japan during the Nara period circa 710 AD. Certainly one for history buffs and students of the sport. Roberto Pedreira...
