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British Grandmother Makes BJJ History!

BJJ Granny showing her stuff

Check out this amazing story we saw on Asylum.co.uk. By day Ena Mallett is sweet a 77-year-old grandmother from Norfolk, UK.

 
 

How BJJ helped me persevere.

bjj grappling session

It’s pretty lonely in my condo at night. Just the dog, the occasional movie and me. It wasn’t always that way. Just a few months back there was a houseful of people-my son, my ex-wife, her daughter and myself. But they all moved out after the divorce in August.

 
 

North South Choke Technique

At WEC 42, Rani Yahya submitted his opponent for his third straight first round submission and also earned his third straight “Submission of the Night” bonus in the WEC. He defeated his opponent with a classic North-South choke. Check out the proper way to execute this choke.<!--EndFragment-->

 

 
 

2009 Grapplers Quest

Thanks to the Gracie family, jiu-jitsu has been proven to be one of the most effective fighting styles in the world. This weekend the world's best grapplers will arrive in beautiful Morristown, New Jersey to compete in the 2009 Grapplers Quest. The event features categories for novices, beginners, intermediate and expert grapplers (both male and female). It even has a new category just for kids.

If you happen to be in the area stop by the Mennen Arena and check out the action!

2009 Grapplers Quest U.S. National
& All-Star Pro Challenge
Championship Weekend
Featuring $15,000 in

 
 

TUF salaries

The season 9 finale of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter didn't disappoint. Unfortunately for the Americans, the night ended with a sweep by the United Kingdom in both weight classes. As expected the fights were action packed and well received. Check out the salaries the fighters received on the link below. Pretty interesting:

http://bit.ly/dI5D7

 
 

Jamie Varner Signs With Born Stronger!

We are pleased to announce that WEC champion, Jamie Varner has joined the Born Stronger Fight Team. Varner will make an appearance at our booth during the UFC Fan Expo (Booth #917).

Varner, who fights out of Arizona Combat Sports holds a career record of 16-2-2 with five knockouts and nine victories by way of submission. His most recent victory came in the form of a split decision over Donald Cerrone at WEC 38.