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Transgender Martial Arts in 2026: BJJ, MMA, Competition Rules and Real World Examples

Transgender people can train in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, judo and other martial arts, but competition eligibility depends on each organizer. This guide covers the current IBJJF, ADCC and NAGA positions...

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10 Hollywood Celebrities Who Do Jiu Jitsu

Celebrities BJJ training is on trend nowadays. Read this article to know about the Hollywood famous celebrities who do jiu-jitsu. 

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List of All BJJ Red Belt Holders

The rank of Red Belt is the highest degree one can achieve in BJJ, being awarded to only the most honorable practitioners. Read this article to find out more about current 9th and 10th-degree BJJ r...

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CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu: How to Train Both Without Holding Back Your BJJ

A practical guide to CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu: how many days to train each, what to do first on the same day, how to recover, and when to cut back so your BJJ keeps improving.

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Striking vs Grappling: Which Is Better for MMA, Self-Defense, and Beginners?

Striking uses punches and kicks at range, and grappling uses takedowns and submissions up close. Learn how they compare in MMA and self-defense, which to learn first as a beginner, and what gear yo...

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Female Celebrities Who Train BJJ: Famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners

Many female actresses around the world are training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The list of all these can never be complete. Because each year, the number increases.