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UFC BJJ Opens: A Full Breakdown of the New Ruleset
UFC BJJ Opens is a new jiu-jitsu tournament series running in Las Vegas and Phoenix in 2026. Here is what the series is, where the events are, and how the ruleset compares to IBJJF and ADCC.
Why White Belts Quit — Making Invisible Progress Visible
Most white belts quit before blue not because they lack talent, but because progress in combat sports is invisible. Here's why students walk away from BJJ, judo, and MMA — and how After The Mat gives development a shape students can actually see.
Grappling Industries Vancouver 2026 — Results, Recap & 4Seven BJJ Highlights
Recap of Grappling Industries Vancouver 2026: 605 jiu-jitsu athletes competed in gi and no-gi brackets in British Columbia. 4Seven BJJ finished 3rd in the Adults team standings. Photos, video, and full results.
Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier — Career Timeline (UFC Lightweight & BMF Champion)
A career timeline of Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier — UFC lightweight contender, interim champion, and BMF titleholder. Every defining fight, knockout, and moment from one of MMA's most exciting careers.
Judo Technique Quiz — Test Your Throws, Pins, and Submissions
Test your judo knowledge — from Ippon Seoi Nage and Kesa Gatame to Hadaka Jime and ground armlocks. Identify classic throws (tachi-waza) and groundwork (newaza) and prove your judo IQ on After The Mat.
Frames, Levers, and Wedges — The Three Core Concepts of Jiu-Jitsu
At the core of effective jiu-jitsu are three fundamental concepts: frames, wedges, and levers. Understanding these BJJ principles doesn't just improve your technique — it transforms how you approach the entire art.
Jiu-Jitsu Technique Quiz — Test Your BJJ Knowledge
Test your BJJ knowledge with our jiu-jitsu technique quiz. Covers arm locks, chokes, guards, sweeps, and submissions — from white-belt fundamentals to advanced setups. Prove your grappling IQ on After The Mat.
After The Mat Open Beta — Build BJJ & Judo Flowcharts
After The Mat's open beta is live. Build interactive flowcharts to map BJJ and judo positions, transitions, and submissions — and share your training paths with the community. Free to sign up.
Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson — Career Timeline (UFC Flyweight Champion & ONE Champion)
A complete career timeline of Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson — from amateur to UFC flyweight champion and ONE Championship flyweight world grand prix winner. Fights, finishes, and defining moments of one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
Craig Jones Invitational 2024 — Schedule, Bracket & Las Vegas Event Guide
Everything you need to know about the Craig Jones Invitational 2024 (CJI) — the $1M no-gi grappling tournament on August 16–17 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Athletes, format, and how to watch.