The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
The latest Brazilian jiu-jitsu news from France and around the world. Competition results, federation announcements, transfers, rule changes and key developments across the grappling landscape.
From the CFJJB circuit to IBJJF events, superfights and new formats like the Nova GP, we cover what matters — no fluff. For UFC BJJ-specific coverage, check out our dedicated feature.
BJJ and Luta Livre are two Brazilian submission arts that look very similar, yet they come from different roots. Brazilian jiu-jitsu descends from judo and was traditionally practised in the gi, whereas Luta Livre comes from catch wrestling and is practised without a gi. Today, on the no-gi mat, the two resemble each other so … Read more
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is still a male-dominated sport today. Yet the number of women practising BJJ is exploding all over the world, and in France too. The reasons are many: effective self-defense, self-confidence, complete physical conditioning, a tight-knit community. But for a woman who is just starting out, stepping onto the mat can feel intimidating. This … Read more
We thought we had seen the peak. We were wrong. After a strong UFC BJJ 7 and an UFC BJJ 8 that confirmed the trend, this ninth edition pushes the bar even higher. Eight submissions in nine matches. Eleven debuts. And, by the unanimous verdict of both commentary teams, the best fight in the promotion’s … Read more
How many people really practise Brazilian jiu-jitsu in France? Everyone calls it a fast-growing discipline. Yet the actual numbers rarely make it onto the table. The CFJJB has just released its 2025-2026 season report. And the data speaks for itself: 35,890 members, 532 clubs and more than 15,000 competition entries. Here is BJJ in France … Read more
We feared a step backward. Instead, UFC BJJ 8 confirmed the trend set last month: six submissions in eight matches, two belts defended with authority, and a main event wrapped up in under three minutes. After the excellent UFC BJJ 7, the platform has finally hit a steady stride on the entertainment front. And that’s … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | March 4, 2026 We asked for it. They delivered. Three weeks ago, we ended our UFC BJJ 5 recap with one line: “One name comes to mind: Joao Miyao. Bring him in. The fans — and Musumeci — need it.” We weren’t the only ones calling for it: Musumeci himself, then Jalen … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | March 2026 Meta description: BJJ vs Judo: what are the real differences? Rules, techniques, philosophy — the complete guide to understanding two martial arts born from the same roots. BJJ vs Judo: What’s the Difference? The Complete Guide You’ve watched a grappling match and wondered: “Why is one guy trying to throw … Read more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground-fighting martial art born in Brazil in the early 20th century. In France today, it counts over 31,000 practitioners. But since 2024, the discipline has been caught in a conflict between two organizations: the CFJJB, which developed it for 20 years, and France Judo, which recently claimed to have legal … Read more
When jiu-jitsu meets wrestling… and the unexpected strikes hard The Episode of ContrastsTwo fights, two atmospheres. Between the controversy of a split decision and the drama of a catastrophic weight cut, episode 5 of UFC BJJ Road to the Title reveals the human soul of high-level sport. Less spectacular perhaps, but infinitely revealing. The Wrestler … Read more
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