Beyond the Gear

Big Events, One Weekend, Grappling’s Next Wave of Talent Is Here.

Big Events, One Weekend, Grappling’s Next Wave of Talent Is Here.

Luke Griffith submits Pena. Lachlan Giles invents the “Lachy Lock” and taps Marcelo. Five new...
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IBJJF Crown 2025 Recap: Big Names, Young Guns, and CJI’s Influence is Clear

IBJJF Crown 2025 Recap: Big Names, Young Guns, and CJI’s Influence is Clear

The IBJJF Crown 2025 wrapped up at the Walter Pyramid with twenty grand on the...
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Five Earn Their Shot: ADCC East Coast Trials 2025 Recap

Five Earn Their Shot: ADCC East Coast Trials 2025 Recap

The 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials delivered. Dorian, Bornemann, Thor, Rocha, and Reed locked in...
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B-Team Closes One Chapter and Opens Another

B-Team Closes One Chapter and Opens Another

The B-Team era is over. Craig Jones is out, and a new leadership group is...
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Fast-Tracked Fame: The Controversy Around Celebrity Black Belts and Moneyberg's Promotion

Fast-Tracked Fame: The Controversy Around Celebrity Black Belts and Moneyberg's Promotion

Moneyberg got his black belt in just three and a half years, and people are...
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Gordon Ryan: The Most Dominant and Divisive Grappler in Jiu-Jitsu

Gordon Ryan: The Most Dominant and Divisive Grappler in Jiu-Jitsu

Gordon Ryan is one of the most dominant and talked-about grapplers in Jiu Jitsu. From...
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WNO 28 Recap: Mica Makes History, Kit Dale Shocks the Crowd, and Leg Locks Steal the Show

WNO 28 Recap: Mica Makes History, Kit Dale Shocks the Crowd, and Leg Locks Steal the Show

Mica Galvão adds another WNO title, Kit Dale pulls off a huge upset, and leg...
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From Taboo to Tactical: The Rise of Leg Locks in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

From Taboo to Tactical: The Rise of Leg Locks in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

Leg locks were once frowned upon in Jiu-Jitsu. Now, they’re essential. Here’s how they evolved...
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WNO 27 Recap: Nicky Rod Tops Kaynan, Crevar Makes History, and Tackett Stays on Fire

WNO 27 Recap: Nicky Rod Tops Kaynan, Crevar Makes History, and Tackett Stays on Fire

WNO 27 delivered big in Texas. Nicky Rod beats Kaynan, Crevar makes history, and Tackett...
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Catching Up on Off the Mats Podcast

Catching Up on Off the Mats Podcast

I sat down with Jake Dante on the Off the Mats Podcast to talk self-defense,...
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Why Every Jiu-Jitsu Gym Should Invest in Custom Training Gear

Why Every Jiu-Jitsu Gym Should Invest in Custom Training Gear

Custom gear brings your team together, builds pride, and makes your gym look and feel...
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Why Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Made Me Better (Even When I Wasn’t Winning)

Why Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Made Me Better (Even When I Wasn’t Winning)

Competition helped me grow faster, face my fears, and connect deeper with the sport, even...
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