Mica Galvão beat Andy Murasaki on points in the IBJJF Crown middleweight final, while Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha each won a fourth consecutive Crown. Chris Haueter and John Danaher discussed competition and skill development, while Farshad Gerdakaneh and Renzo Gracie were in the news for separate reasons.
Eduardo Benjamin Says Ego Can Challenge Police Officers in Jiu-Jitsu
Police chief and BJJ black belt Eduardo Benjamin says officers may find it humbling when less experienced practitioners control them on the mats. He encourages beginners to set aside ego, keep training and approach class ready to learn.
Chris Haueter Says Ego-Based Fear May Keep Some Grapplers From Competing
Chris Haueter says some practitioners avoid tournaments because they fear looking bad, often to themselves. He views competition as part of training, not its ultimate goal.
Mica Galvão Wins IBJJF Crown as Munis and Pessanha Claim Fourth Straight Titles
Mica Galvão beat Andy Murasaki on points in the IBJJF Crown middleweight final, while Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha each earned a fourth consecutive Crown with a submission win. The roundup also covers results from the Brasília and Kansas City Opens and the ADCC Brazilian Nationals.
Farshad Gerdakaneh Appeals Visa Denial Ahead of Las Vegas World Championship
Kurdish BJJ competitor Farshad Gerdakaneh says his U.S. visa application was denied after an appointment at the embassy in Brussels. He posted a public appeal to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, hoping to compete at the December World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas.
John Danaher on Experiential Learning and Skill Development in Jiu-Jitsu
Speaking on the GSP Podcast, John Danaher said live training and usable feedback are central to learning jiu-jitsu. He also discussed calibrating training challenges and using constraints to support skill development.
Gabi Pessanha Wins Fourth Straight IBJJF Crown Title; Sarah Galvão Repeats
Gabi Pessanha won her fourth straight IBJJF Crown title with three submissions, while Sarah Galvão repeated at lightweight. The six finals produced six champions in Long Beach.
Lucas Kanard Says Jiu-Jitsu Students Often Choose Gym Community Over Technique
Lucas Kanard says students often favor comfortable, community-focused gyms over stronger technical instruction. He argues academies should balance community with safety, hygiene, and technical excellence.
Renzo Gracie Takes Equity Stake in UJITSU and Becomes Global Ambassador
Renzo Gracie has become a shareholder in UJITSU and will serve as its Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced at a seminar and open mat in Abu Dhabi on November 8, 2026.
Gordon Ryan Says Established BJJ Competitors Are Too Arrogant to Study His Instructionals
Gordon Ryan says many established competitors coast on familiar techniques instead of studying and adapting. He argues that younger grapplers are adopting modern systems, while copying broad ideas without mastering technical details limits results.
Mica Galvao Wins IBJJF Crown Middleweight Title
Mica Galvao defeated Andy Murasaki 4-2 in the final to win the IBJJF Crown middleweight title. He had trained only a few days per week in the month leading up to the event.
Mica Galvao wins 2026 IBJJF Crown in return to competition
Mica Galvao beat three opponents in one day, including Andy Murasaki in the final, to win the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Sarah Galvao also won her division, becoming a back-to-back Crown champion.
Mica Galvao Wins 2026 IBJJF Crown
Mica Galvao won the 2026 IBJJF Crown after defeating three men in one day. Sarah Galvao also won at the event.
2026 IBJJF The Crown: Live Updates and Finals Results
FloGrappling provides live updates from the 2026 IBJJF The Crown. Finals results include João Bisnaga defeating Will Wilson and Sarah Galvão defeating Elizabeth Clay on points.
Renzo Gracie takes equity stake in UJITSU and joins as global ambassador
Renzo Gracie has taken an equity stake in UJITSU and joined the UAE-founded jiu-jitsu platform as Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced at a free Abu Dhabi event attended by more than 250 practitioners.
Ryan Hall Says Many Grapplers Overestimate Their Work Ethic
Ryan Hall says honest self-assessment, thoughtful training and listening to feedback are essential to improvement. He argues competition exposes whether athletes have prepared fully, while effort quality matters more than years spent training.
Rana Willink Recalls How She and Her Siblings Resisted Jiu-Jitsu as Kids
Rana Willink says she and her siblings cried when their father, Jocko Willink, took them to jiu-jitsu as children. A jiu-jitsu camp later helped bring her back to the sport, which she eventually pursued on her own.