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Gordon Ryan Says Brazil’s Grip On Jiu-Jitsu Is Slipping: “They’ll Be Phased Out”

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July 20, 2026

Gordon Ryan told Tim Kennedy on the Overdogs USA podcast that, while Brazil’s legacy in Jiu-Jitsu remains secure for now, its grip on the sport’s competitive edge is starting to loosen. Here is what he had to say: I think Brazil has such a head start and they have so many people, so many champions already, […]

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