Lupe Fiasco on His Martial Arts Legacy
Hip hop legend Lupe Fiasco talks about growing up in his father Gregory Jaco's dojo on the South Side of Chicago, and how he's realized that rap was just an extension of his way as a warrior.
Hip hop legend Lupe Fiasco talks about growing up in his father Gregory Jaco's dojo on the South Side of Chicago, and how he's realized that rap was just an extension of his way as a warrior.
OG West Coast blackbelt Tyrone Glover talks about the good ol' days of competitive grappling, his career as an attorney focused on civil rights, and how to get more involved in social action.
Carlos Morera, cofounder of The Cactus Store, talks about the inspiration and process behind The Gardening Gi—a special project we did together, getting into the rare plant game, and the social activism his team has been a part of this year.
We talk to 3x World Champion Gezary Matuda about the challenges of building a career in jiu jitsu, and her goal of bringing more women to the sport.
We asked the Greatest Of All Time about his life off the mat, being a good human being, and his return as a competitor.
We visit Checkmat HQ in Long Beach, California, to check in with one of the most progressive and influential jiu-jitsu competitors ever—our friend Leo Vieira.
One of the best sports performance trainers in the world, David Alexander, talks about training today's top pro athletes, his own journey in hard-nose, old school BJJ, and why sometimes therapy is just an important as a hard workout.
Ever wonder why there are so many immigration law firms advertising at jiu-jitsu tournaments? We talk to Richard Wilner, from Wilner & O'Reilly, about the details of competing and teaching internationally.
We talk to South America's most iconic chef (and jiu-jitsu player) about bringing Brazilian cuisine to the world's stage - all while protecting its environment, culture, and authenticity along the way.
One of the most accomplished American grapplers of his generation, Robert Drysdale talks about his upcoming documentary revealing the real history of jiu-jitsu.
Film director Riley Stearns talks about his recent film The Art of Self Defense, being an avid jiu-jitsu competitor, and what he draws creatively from his time on the mat.
UFC veteran, commentator, and gym-owner Kenny Florian discusses the challenges jiu-jitsu gyms are facing , and what the future may hold for academies across the world.
4x Black Belt World Champion, and self-described "super nerd," Mikey Musumeci talks about his current training regime, and the future of competitive BJJ.
Legendary jiu-jitsu pioneer Emily Kwok and millennial world-champion Dominyka Obelenyte talk about the cultural and social issues within the grappling community -and how things are changing.
Can't fight against the youth! 'Bear' checks in with BJJ twin phenoms 'The Ruotolo Brothers.'
A conversation with one of the greatest minds in grappling and mixed martial arts, Ryan Hall.
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