2026-04-21 02:28 Blog News

Lessons Learned from Training at 25 Different BJJ Clubs Across Europe

Shiggi travels across Europe to train at 25 different BJJ clubs to absorb varied teaching styles and communities. She aims to use these lessons to open a community dojo in Kenya that empowers girls with self-defense and life skills.
https://grapplearts.com/training-at-25-different-bjj-clubs-in-europe
2026-04-21 02:28 Instructional

The Two Kimura Grips That Result in 90% of Finishes in Jiu-Jitsu

The article outlines two primary Kimura grips—the far/framing grip and the near/waiter grip—and explains how each can finish fights in no-gi and gi contexts. It also emphasizes using the Kimura as a positional tool and points readers to related training resources.
https://grapplearts.com/the-two-kimura-grips-that-result-in-90-of-finishes-in-jiu-jitsu
2026-04-21 02:28 Blog News

JitsCast #71: Vanessa English

This article profiles Vanessa English, an ADCC veteran and top UK grappler, and discusses her career highlights and recent competition appearances. Jits Magazine's JitsCast #71 with English is available on their YouTube channel.
https://jitsmagazine.com/jitscast-71-vanessa-english
2026-04-21 02:28 News

Gilbert Burns Announces Retirement From MMA At UFC Winnipeg

Gilbert Burns announced his retirement from professional MMA immediately after a TKO loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg on April 18, 2026. The move ends a long career across both Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, where he earned world titles and competed at the highest levels.
https://jitsmagazine.com/gilbert-burns-announces-retirement-from-mma-at-ufc-winnipeg
2026-04-20 14:28 Event News

ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2026 Full Results and Highlights

The ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2026 took place April 18–19, with eight competitors earning invites to the main show. Winners across men’s and women’s divisions include Gianni Grippo, Michael Sainz, Nathan Haddad, and Sarah Galvao, with several veterans extending their ADCC runs.
https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-north-american-west-coast-trials-2026-full-results-and-highlights
2026-04-19 14:27 News

Actor Jerry O’Connell Opens Up About Starting Jiu-Jitsu With Jean Jacques Machado

Jerry O’Connell discusses his Jiu-Jitsu journey and praises his instructor Jean Jacques Machado, highlighting how training has become a passion. The interview on The Small Bow Podcast was shared by Jitsmagazine.
https://jitsmagazine.com/actor-jerry-oconnell-opens-up-about-starting-jiu-jitsu-with-jean-jacques-machado
2026-04-19 02:28 Event Instructional

Winter Camp 2026: Black Belt Submissions and Chokes with Matthew McPeake

BJJ Globetrotters announce Winter Camp 2026 focusing on fundamental submissions and chokes taught by Matthew McPeake. The event will cover positions such as backmount, guard, and mount with submissions from each.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-black-belt-approach-to-fundamental-submissions-chokes-with-matthew-mcpeake
2026-04-18 02:28 Event News

ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2026 Full Preview

Jitsmagazine previews all divisions for the ADCC North American West Coast Trials 2026, scheduled April 18–19, highlighting favorites and dark horses across weight classes. The piece notes dwindling invites and that the event is a key qualifier for ADCC 2026, with live coverage on FloGrappling.
https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-north-american-west-coast-trials-2026-full-preview
2026-04-17 02:28 Blog News

Featured Affiliated Academy: Dandelion BJJ, Connecticut

Dandelion BJJ in Connecticut is featured as an affiliated academy, located in West Haven near Yale University. The piece discusses the gym’s sustaining growth, community focus, and the team behind it.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-affiliated-academy-dandelion-bjj-connecticut
2026-04-16 14:28 Event News

Roosevelt Sousa Handed 3 Year IBJJF Ban After Failed USADA Test

Roosevelt Sousa has been handed a 3-year IBJJF ban after a USADA test for Meldonium from the December 2025 No Gi World Championship. The sanction runs until January 14, 2029, and may include stripping medals from the event and disqualification from IBJJF events after the test date.
https://jitsmagazine.com/roosevelt-sousa-handed-3-year-ibjjf-ban-after-failed-usada-test
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