by Jehan | Jul 30, 2023 | Blog, Competitions
IBJJF UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS GI MATERIAL GIs should be tailored using cotton or cotton-like fabric only. The fabric should not be so thick or hard as to impede an opponent from gripping it. For juvenile, adult, master and senior divisions, a GI fashioned from woven...
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 Pons | Nov 7, 2019 | Competitions
Grappling competitions have had an explosion in recent years as new tournament promotions have come up. Gone were the days when the only major competitions one can join in would be either IBJJF, Abu Dhabi Pro or ADCC events. Even tournament formats have evolved with...
by Generic Asian | Sep 26, 2019 | Competitions, Interviews
Back in January 2017, I was contacted randomly by one Anthony Luu, the front manager and organizer of the inaugural Saigon Open, asking if I would like to attend. Interest piqued I went about recruiting a handful of team mates to attend and we were soon booking...
by Jehan | Aug 14, 2019 | Competitions
GRIND – India’s first invitational only pro-grappling promotion held their third event (GRIND 3) on 27 and 28 July 2019. The promotion has come a long way since organizing its first event in 2017. This time not only did they invite some of the top grapplers in...
by Jehan | Feb 7, 2019 | Competitions, Travel, Trip Report
It’s been a memorable few days in the island beneath the winds. This was my first trip to Borneo and I was not disappointed. Stunning coastline, majestic mountain range, lush green forest, exceptionally friendly locals and some delightful local entheogens. I...