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Izaak Michell has just been confronted live by an Australian News channel about the allegations that have recently been made against him, and the warrant that was issued for his arrest. Although he was considered one of the top BJJ competitors in the world just a matter of months ago, now the main reason for […] The post [Izaak Michell Confronted About Allegations Live On Australian News Channel](https://jitsmagazine.com/izaak-michell-confronted-about-allegations-live-on-australian-news-channel/) appeared first on [Jitsmagazine.com](https://jitsmagazine.com).

Apr 6, 2026 · Read
A Birthday Message I Wish Someone Sent Me At 25 - Part 3 (Episode 409)

In part 3 of this series, Chewy shares the last 5 ideas that he wishes he received when he was 25 years old to help with getting the most out of life. On this episode we discuss the following ideas: - Why having an immense amount of "mental weight" on your shoulders everyday gives purpose. - Why to avoid debt like the plague. - Why you should avoid this misquoted bible verse. - You will screw up a lot, but being reflective towards it will help you become the person you want to be. - Why you must guard yourself from distractions. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Apr 6, 2026 · 1:05:55 · Listen

Jiri Prochazka has built a reputation not just for his fighting style, but for his unconventional and often extreme approach to training. From isolating himself in the mountains to swimming under frozen lakes, his methods have raised eyebrows. When asked about these practices on the The Dan Le Batard Show, Prochazka questioned the very idea […] The post [Jiri Prochazka Explains His Extreme Training: “It’s About Facing Fear”](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/jiri-prochazka-explains-his-extreme-training-its-about-facing-fear/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Apr 6, 2026 · Read

Jon Jones is once again at the center of controversy after a video surfaced online showing what appears to be a heated roadside confrontation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The clip, which quickly spread across social media, shows Jones approaching another driver following what the person filming described as a near-collision. In the footage, the driver […] The post [Jon Jones Involved In Another Viral Road Rage Incident: “You’ve Got To Calm Down, Bro”](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/jon-jones-involved-in-another-viral-road-rage-incident-youve-got-to-calm-down-bro/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Apr 6, 2026 · Read

This week, we're joined by Justin Relph! Justin is a self-described die-hard hobbyist, event marketer, and the black belt coach behind Jiu Jitsu Invermere, a not-for-profit gym in the mountains of British Columbia. In this episode, Justin shares his experience building community through jiu-jitsu in a small resort town, and we revisit the concept of third places: the social spaces beyond home and work that so many of us are missing. Topics include: the decline of third places in modern life, how to build gym culture around community rather than competition, bringing jiu-jitsu to where people are, and the power of unstructured social time after training. Follow Jiu Jitsu Invermere on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jiujitsuinvermere](https://instagram.com/jiujitsuinvermere) Train with Justin at Jiu Jitsu Invermere in Invermere, BC: [https://invybjj.ca](https://invybjj.ca/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Third Places [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-places](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-places)- Growth from Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Apr 6, 2026 · 59:08 · Listen · Watch
How Rigan Machado Outsmarted Mark Kerr 🤯  BJJ Strategy Explained #shorts

You don’t beat someone by playing their game. Carlos recalls watching his brother Rigan train with "The Smashing Machine" Mark Kerr, an absolute monster of a wrestler. Taking him down? Not happening. 😂 So what did he do? He changed the conversation. Pull guard → attack the single leg → close the gap. That’s Rigan Machado Jiu-Jitsu! It’s not about being better everywhere… It’s about being smarter somewhere. ☕ #BJJwisdom #jiujitsulifestyle #TrainSmart #strategy #CoffeeTimeWithCarlos

Apr 6, 2026 · Watch

A serious incident at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session in Rivas do Rio Pardo (Brazil) has sparked a police investigation. According to reports, a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized with visible bruising after being subjected to a “gauntlet” punishment at the academy. The alleged incident occurred following a disagreement during training. As described by the boy’s […] The post [13-Year-Old Hospitalized After Alleged “Gauntlet” Incident At BJJ Academy In Brazil](https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/13-year-old-hospitalized-after-alleged-gauntlet-incident-at-bjj-academy-in-brazil/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Apr 5, 2026 · Read
Story time 😼

Story time 😼

Gracie Allegiance Texas

The story of Satan’s fall is the ultimate cautionary tale about the physics of the ego. Before the shadows and the pitchforks, he was Lucifer, the "Morning Star" the highest ranking, most brilliant being in the hierarchy. His downfall wasn't triggered by a external mistake, but by an internal shift, he stopped being a reflection of the light and decided he was the source of it. In that moment, he committed the original act of Pride, attempting to de-throne the Creator to install himself as the center of the universe. ​In modern terms, Lucifer’s fall is a masterclass in Main Character Syndrome gone wrong. It proves that you can be in the most perfect environment imaginable (literal Paradise) and still create a personal Hell if your heart is fueled by envy and self-obsession. He chose to "reign in Hell" rather than "serve in the Kingdom of Heaven," choosing total isolation over any form of accountability. It’s a powerful reminder for our digital age, when you spend all your time building a pedestal for yourself, you don't realize that the higher you climb, the more gravity is waiting to pull you back to earth. Pride isn’t just the reason for the fall; Pride is the fall. #KingdomPrinciples #leadership #roadtoblackbelt #dojolife #WarriorOfChrist

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
Women’s Self-Defense: What To Do If Someone Grabs You

Safety starts with maintaining your space. In this video, Professor Tobbie breaks down a simple and effective self-defense technique every woman should know when someone tries to grab you without your consent. This isn’t about fighting, it’s about creating space and getting out safely. Learn how to react quickly, build muscle memory, and stay calm under pressure so you can protect yourself in real-world situations. 🚫 Designed for real-life scenarios women may face 👊 Focus on escaping safely, not fighting ⚠️ Build confidence, awareness, and control Train with World Champion instructors at Evolve MMA: 👉 https://evolve-mma.com

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
The Dark Truth About Pride FC

The Dark Truth About Pride FC

CMJJ Headquarters

The dark side of Pride… mafia roots, fixed fights and corruption from the jump. 😳 Not the clean version they push today. Real history hits different. Drop your favorite Pride FC match below. 👇 🎙️ Guest: Travis Lutter #pridefc #japan #yakuza #fights #CoffeeTimeWithCarlos

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
Kids BJJ Competition Class | Building Confidence Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 🥋

Empower your child through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At Evolve MMA, our Kids BJJ Competition Class is designed to help children build confidence, discipline, and resilience in a structured and supportive environment. Through focused training and real competition preparation, kids learn how to stay calm under pressure, overcome challenges, and believe in themselves. This isn’t just about winning medals, it’s about developing life skills that last a lifetime. 🥋 Beginner-friendly and competition pathways available 💯 Strong focus on safety, anti-bullying, and confidence 🏆 Learn from World Champion instructors 📍 Multiple locations across Singapore 👉 Book a trial class: https://evolve-mma.com

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
THE FINAL DAY AT PAN IBJJF… THEN THIS HAPPENED | PAN IBJJF 2026

This was the final day of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, and it turned out to be one of the most emotional moments of the entire journey. After days of competition, pressure, and preparation, the last day of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 was about more than just matches. It was about everything behind the scenes — the team, the effort, the sacrifices, and the moments shared outside the mats. From training hard to relaxing together, this is what the full experience really looks like. Throughout the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, we followed athletes pushing through challenges, and this final day brought the result of all that work. One of the most powerful moments was seeing a comeback story unfold — after struggling in previous years, this time the victory finally came. It wasn’t just about winning, it was about growth, persistence, and believing until the end This video shows both sides of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 — the competition and the life around it. From intense moments to simple ones like sharing food, laughing, and enjoying time together, it all becomes part of the journey. Watch until the end to feel what this final day was really about. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛒 PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💪 Supplements For high-quality supplements and protein products, we recommend our partner Gaspari Nutrition, a proud supporter of Athlas Training Team and Jiu-Jitsu for Good. Use code Athlas to receive 10% off. Shop here: https://bit.ly/4sP50sj ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥋 Training Gear For premium martial arts gear, we recommend Braus, a supporter of Athlas Training Team and Jiu-Jitsu for Good. Use code JORJAO to receive 10% off on all equipment. Shop here: https://bit.ly/3J9q1wD ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🪑 Collapsible Stool with Soft Removable Cushion & Waterproof Carry Bag https://amzn.to/4rD952y ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏠 If you are planning to buy a home in Florida, we highly recommend connecting with our supporters below. They proudly support Athlas Training Team and our Jiu-Jitsu for Good project. Renata: https://www.instagram.com/renata_miami_realestate Ana: https://www.instagram.com/showingswithanna?igsh=MWh0YzF1aXB0cHB4MQ== . ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥋 TRAIN WITH US: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Welcome to ATTFTL! We specialize in Martial Arts training for kids and adults, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Cardio Kickboxing, and Xtreme Fitness programs. Our mission is to help you achieve your best self through strength, discipline, and confidence — in a safe, motivating environment. 🥋 Visiting South Florida? Come train with us at ATTFTL in Fort Lauderdale! We would love to meet you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📩 CONTACT & SOCIAL MEDIA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attftl/ 👍 https://www.facebook.com/Athlasftl/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# ☎️ 954-638-0860 💼 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: 📧 Email: anaattftl@gmail.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎬 MORE TRAVEL VLOGS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🗽 New York BJJ Experience: https://youtu.be/aPKm01Ziokk?si=yDxA0owFbGLwysOk 🌎 Full Travel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0302vWKkRFLAwK-hvRqtX0zZNp4YZ8iD ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👊 OSS! See you in the next vlog! #BJJ #JiuJitsu #Portugal #IBJJF #CompetitionVlog #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Lisbon

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
THE FINAL DAY AT PAN IBJJF… THEN THIS HAPPENED | PAN IBJJF 2026

This was the final day of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, and it turned out to be one of the most emotional moments of the entire journey. After days of competition, pressure, and preparation, the last day of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 was about more than just matches. It was about everything behind the scenes — the team, the effort, the sacrifices, and the moments shared outside the mats. From training hard to relaxing together, this is what the full experience really looks like. Throughout the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, we followed athletes pushing through challenges, and this final day brought the result of all that work. One of the most powerful moments was seeing a comeback story unfold — after struggling in previous years, this time the victory finally came. It wasn’t just about winning, it was about growth, persistence, and believing until the end This video shows both sides of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 — the competition and the life around it. From intense moments to simple ones like sharing food, laughing, and enjoying time together, it all becomes part of the journey. Watch until the end to feel what this final day was really about. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛒 PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💪 Supplements For high-quality supplements and protein products, we recommend our partner Gaspari Nutrition, a proud supporter of Athlas Training Team and Jiu-Jitsu for Good. Use code Athlas to receive 10% off. Shop here: https://bit.ly/4sP50sj ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥋 Training Gear For premium martial arts gear, we recommend Braus, a supporter of Athlas Training Team and Jiu-Jitsu for Good. Use code JORJAO to receive 10% off on all equipment. Shop here: https://bit.ly/3J9q1wD ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🪑 Collapsible Stool with Soft Removable Cushion & Waterproof Carry Bag https://amzn.to/4rD952y ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏠 If you are planning to buy a home in Florida, we highly recommend connecting with our supporters below. They proudly support Athlas Training Team and our Jiu-Jitsu for Good project. Renata: https://www.instagram.com/renata_miami_realestate Ana: https://www.instagram.com/showingswithanna?igsh=MWh0YzF1aXB0cHB4MQ== . ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥋 TRAIN WITH US: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Welcome to ATTFTL! We specialize in Martial Arts training for kids and adults, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Cardio Kickboxing, and Xtreme Fitness programs. Our mission is to help you achieve your best self through strength, discipline, and confidence — in a safe, motivating environment. 🥋 Visiting South Florida? Come train with us at ATTFTL in Fort Lauderdale! We would love to meet you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📩 CONTACT & SOCIAL MEDIA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attftl/ 👍 https://www.facebook.com/Athlasftl/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# ☎️ 954-638-0860 💼 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: 📧 Email: anaattftl@gmail.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎬 MORE TRAVEL VLOGS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🗽 New York BJJ Experience: https://youtu.be/aPKm01Ziokk?si=yDxA0owFbGLwysOk 🌎 Full Travel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0302vWKkRFLAwK-hvRqtX0zZNp4YZ8iD ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👊 OSS! See you in the next vlog! #BJJ #JiuJitsu #Portugal #IBJJF #CompetitionVlog #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Lisbon

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
5 Things That Require ZERO Talent (But Will Change Your Life) 💯

You don’t need talent to get better, you need consistency. In Muay Thai and in life, the biggest difference comes from the things anyone can do: showing up, staying disciplined, and putting in the work day after day. In this video, we break down 5 simple habits that require zero talent but can completely transform your progress, mindset, and results. 💯 Build discipline and consistency 🥊 Improve faster in Muay Thai training 🔥 Apply these habits to life, work, and everything you do Train with World Champion instructors at Evolve MMA: 👉 https://evolve-mma.com

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch

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Apr 5, 2026 · 17:02 · Listen
Retired UFC Fighter Reveals Why He Chose Family Over Fighting #shorts

From warrior to wise man 💪 Travis Lutter opens up in our latest episode on the moment he decided to leave the fighter life behind to take on new roles for his family and his students. Powerful. ☕️ Ep. 18 is out NOW! Travis Lutter, UFC, Carlos Machado, fighter retirement, becoming a coach, fatherhood, MMA mindset, Coffee Time with Carlos Machado #family #wisdom #warrior #wholesome #CoffeeTimeWithCarlos #ufc #legend #family #stories #podcast #podcastclips #podcastshorts

Apr 5, 2026 · Watch
Тренировки по борьбе для детей в субботу Нахабино

Утро. Тренировка GOJIRA JJ. Пока кто-то ищет причины — ты находишь силу. Каждая тренировка — это шаг ближе к версии себя, которая не сдаётся. Джиу-джитсу — не про борьбу с соперником, а про победу над собой. 🥋🔥 +7(926)665-88-29 Нахабино, ул. Белобородова 1

Apr 4, 2026 · Watch
Can Anyone Beat Sam-A’s Speed Kick Record? 🥊 | Bangkok Challenge

Think you’re fast? We took the Speed Kick Challenge to the streets of Bangkok and even got Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao involved. From complete beginners to confident challengers, everyone stepped up to test their speed. But the question is…... can anyone actually beat the record? 🥊 Featuring one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time 🏆 Real reactions, real challenges, real competition 📍 Filmed in Bangkok, Thailand

Apr 4, 2026 · Watch
“We’re Not Raising Fighters — We’re Raising Confident Kids | Evolve MMA”

The goal isn’t to raise fighters, it’s to raise kids who don’t feel helpless. At Evolve MMA, our Kids Martial Arts Program is designed to help children build confidence, resilience, and self-belief in a safe and supportive environment. Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, kids learn how to stay calm under pressure, stand up for themselves, and develop discipline that carries into everyday life. This isn’t about aggression. It’s about empowerment. 🥋 Beginner-friendly classes for kids of all levels 💯 Focus on safety, anti-bullying, and confidence-building 🏆 Learn from World Champion instructors 📍 Multiple locations across Singapore

Apr 4, 2026 · Watch
Ecological BJJ Debate: Lachlan Weighs in As Greg Souders Calls Out Coaches Misusing CLA

For months, the ecological BJJ debate has been framed like a culture war: old-school instruction on one side, games and constraints on the other. But the latest comments from Lachlan Giles and Greg Souders suggest the real split may be even messier than that. Giles is saying the whole thing has been turned into a […] The post [Ecological BJJ Debate: Lachlan Weighs in As Greg Souders Calls Out Coaches Misusing CLA](https://bjj-world.com/ecological-bjj-debate-greg-souders/) appeared first on [BJJ World](https://bjj-world.com).

Apr 4, 2026 · Read
No singlet required. Just show up and wrestle.

No singlet required. Just show up and wrestle. Train freestyle, Greco, or MMA-style wrestling in a chill, professional setting with high-level coaching and cool teammates. 📲 Message now to try your first class on us. #ATTPBG #Wrestling #Grappling #MMA #TrainWithUs

Apr 4, 2026 · Watch

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