This is a personal reflection on the early days of UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the mentors who shaped the author, and the lessons learned over two decades on the mats. It emphasizes learning by showing up, staying curious, and focusing on fundamentals.
https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/reflections-on-my-early-days
Demetrious Johnson is stepping away from Jiu-Jitsu competition and exhibitions, focusing on other projects. He says he has no calling to compete in Jiu-Jitsu right now and plans to train less.
https://jitsmagazine.com/demetrious-johnson-steps-away-from-jiu-jitsu-competition/
Jillian Peterson is a 43-year-old Black Belt gym owner from Philadelphia who trains in BJJ and travels to Globetrotters events around the world. She describes her solo-travel philosophy, favorite camps, and upcoming Lisbon trip, highlighting experiences from Bali and her love of food and culture.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-traveller-jillian-peterson-bjj-globetrotters/
Diogo Reis announced he is leaving the Melqui Galvao Team, saying ongoing facts conflict with his principles. The move comes after Galvao’s arrest and is accompanied by a public note that he will attend the Brazilian Championship as a friend rather than a team member.
https://bjjdoc.com/2026/05/02/diogo-reis-announces-departure-from-melqui-galvao-team
MMA Mania previews UFC Perth betting odds for the Weekend Lock series with Tai Tuivasa highlighted as a confident pick. The piece notes Tuivasa’s -210 moneyline and discusses other main-card bets for the event.
https://mmamania.com/ufc-odds/440143/heres-mmamania-coms-ufc-ufc-perth-betting-odds-weekend-lock-whats-yours
BJJ Globetrotters announces Winter Camp 2026 focusing on finishing the armbar with Dustin Stoltzfus. The page also lists related camps and videos in the series.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-finishing-the-armbar-with-dustin-stoltzfus/
BJJ Globetrotters announced Winter Camp 2026 featuring Brynjólfur Ingvarsson. The camp highlights a focus on leg locks as part of the program.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-fck-it-go-for-a-leg-lock-with-brynjolfur-ingvarsson/
A BJJ After 40 article argues that learners should focus on mastering existing techniques rather than accumulating new ones. It outlines a 4-step method—Grips, Control, Trap/Transition, and Submission/Leverage—and provides a practical drill progression for practitioners over 40.
https://bjjafter40blog.wpcomstaging.com/2026/03/17/stop-collecting-moves-start-owning-them-the-4-step-method-that-actually-works-after-40/
The article discusses why many people quit Jiu-Jitsu after 40 and how some stay with a longevity-focused approach. It contrasts two types of practitioners and promotes a weekend discount on Still Rollin designs.
https://bjjafter40blog.wpcomstaging.com/2026/04/03/still-rollin-why-some-people-quit-jiu-jitsu-after-40-and-others-dont/
After 40, the article presents the Jiu-Jitsu Injury Matrix as a system to reduce risk and keep training. It explains recognizing early warning signs, adjusting rolling intensity, and choosing training partners to stay on the mat.
https://bjjafter40blog.wpcomstaging.com/2026/04/29/why-you-keep-getting-hurt-in-jiu-jitsu-and-how-to-fix-it-after-40/
Fight 2 Win announced their first Brazilian event, F2W 316: Sao Paulo, scheduled for May 23, 2026, to be streamed on FloGrappling. The event marks F2W's first foray outside North America in over 300 shows.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-announces-first-ever-brazilian-event-in-sao-paulo/
Charles Oliveira defended his decision to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu against Max Holloway in the BMF title fight, arguing grappling offered a clear path to victory. He also criticized critics who judged his approach as inconsistent.
https://jitsmagazine.com/charles-oliveira-hits-back-at-critics-of-using-jiu-jitsu-in-his-bmf-title-fight
The Macarena Turnover outlines two grappling techniques you can use in wrestling, judo, and BJJ to turn an opponent from turtle or a shot into control or points. The post demonstrates variations including a 'hellish' pin and emphasizes scoring opportunities ahead of a submission.
https://grapplearts.com/macarena-turnover-wrestling-judo-bjj
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
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
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
Juan Zea Gomez, an 18-year BJJ practitioner and digital nomad, discusses how travel and Jiu Jitsu shaped his life, including training across Brazil and Asia. He shares how the sport connects him with locals, cultures, and new opportunities on his journeys.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-traveller-juan-zea-gomez-bjj-globetrotters
A BJJ Globetrotters instructional post detailing the half guard bottom Wrestle Up technique with Matthew McPeake, tied to the Arizona Camp 2025 event.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/arizona-camp-2025-half-guard-bottom-wrestle-up-with-matthew-mcpeake
Local profile of Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Flint, MI, highlighting owner Kelley Quijano’s community-focused gym, class offerings, instructor team, and plans to expand access and programs.
https://flintbeat.com/great-lakes-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-builds-community-through-martial-arts
Claudia Gadelha discusses what UFC BJJ looks for in competitors—favoring action, takedowns, guard passing and top pressure over 'butt‑scooting' guard styles—and comments on the promotion’s entertainment focus.
https://jitsmagazine.com/claudia-gadelha-on-what-ufc-bjj-is-looking-for-we-dont-want-to-see-butt-scooting