I have been covering Gordon Ryan as a “journalist” since the beginning of his career, well before professional jiu-jitsu garnered attention from reputable news sources. I’m not a professional writer; I’m just a guy who loves jiu-jitsu and enjoys blogging that happened to write for a few decent online publications at a time when no …
The most important day of anyone’s jiu-jitsu Journey is the first day they step on the mat. That day you receive your white belt signifies a willing commitment to face the unknown. A friend might have endlessly talked about BJJ changing their life, or you’ve finally seen enough UFC events at the Wing House to …
Saturday’s knockout defeat at Dustin Poirier’s hands seems to answer so many questions concerning Conor McGregor and his legacy. The former two-division champion turned business mogul from Ireland captivated our interests for the last half-decade. So, seeing it all come crashing down around him offered me a mix of cathartic schadenfreude and sadness. The McGregor …
Ricardo De La Riva is a pillar of the jiu-jitsu community. He represents a direct link to the foundations of our art. A foundation of honor and integrity that many believe is missing from our modern world. But for decades, the Bushido code promoted by the patriarchal leaders of our sport has been handcuffed to …
