Jiu Jitsu Oracle

The ADCC vs CJI rivalry is hotting up with both grappling shows working to finalize their rosters. The ADCC has kept superstars Gordon Ryan and Mica Galvao while CJI has attracted the likes of Victor Hugo and Tommy Langaker. In this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle we will run through all of the divisions in both events as they stand, plus discuss the superfights, such as Gordon Ryan vs Yuri Simoes...

Gordon Ryan is back. The king of no gi grappling will compete against Josh Saunders at Who's Number One on June 20. It will be Gordon's first match since October 2023 and serve as a warm-up for August's ADCC where he is set to compete in a superfight against Yuri Simoes and also the +99kg division. Gordon has been out of competition due to health issues, so it will be interesting to se...

The superstars of gi grappling shone at the biggest BJJ event of the year, the IBJJF World Championships. Mica Galvao, Mayram Manique, Adam Wardzinski and Gabi Pessanha were the standout performers. If you want to know why, check out the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle. Ross and Calum discuss all the winners of the male and female black belt divisions, picking out their highlights of the ev...

In the red corner we have the ADCC headlined by the biggest grappling star on the planet Gordon Ryan. In the blue corner there is CJI, the tournament created by Craig Jones. The two events go head-to-head in Las Vegas on Saturday 17 August, with the first day of the CJI taking place unchallenged on the Friday and the ADCC finals facing no competition on the Sunday. Why is this all happening? Who i...

Forget all the chat around ADCC and the Craig Jones Invitational, there's the best gi BJJ on the planet happening at the IBJJF Worlds on June 1 and 2. In Part 2 of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle's preview, Calum and Ross are again joined by Shay Montague, who knows what it's like to top the podium at the event in the purple and brown belt ranks. They discuss the heavier men's categories, the...

The biggest event in BJJ has arrived, the IBJJF World Championships, where the black belts will compete on June 1 and 2. Mica Galvao and Tainan Dalpra will both be hoping to claim gold, will they win their respective divisions? In part one of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle's preview, Ross and Calum are joined by Shay Montague, who has previously topped the podium at the Worlds, in the purple and brown b...

Grappling superstar Gordon Ryan has announced that he wants to win two golds at this year's ADCC suggesting that he will do the +99kg division as well as the superfight against Yuri Simoes. On the a special edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, we analyse what it means for the world's premier submission grappling event, in addition to starting a discussion about who we think is the greatest of...

Nick Rodriguez beat Mason Fowler in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 then asked for a match with Gordon Ryan or Nicholas Meregali. Is the B-Team big man ready to take on either of the New Wave superstars, who are at the forefront of the competitive BJJ / submission grappling scene? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle we cover the main talking points coming out of FPI, including what'...

B-Team is out for revenge. In the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7, Nick Rodriguez goes up against Mason Fowler, who has previously beaten Rodriguez's team-mate Craig Jones. Can Nicky Rod avenge the loss for the B-Team as the UFC continues its promotion of BJJ / grappling? A similar proposition awaits Nick's brother Jay Rodriguez. Jay faces Jonnatas Gracie, who defeated Jay Rod&...

Nicky Ryan and Nicholas Meregali produced the stand-out performances at the latest Who's Number One grappling event. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross and Calum discuss their victories and how both athletes look heading into the ADCC world championships. The episode also features a chat about the BJJ event that is being put together by Craig Jones. Send your comments and questions to: jiuji...

Mica Galvao continues to slay anyone in his path. After three submission victories at the Brasileiros, the next stop on Mica's quest for a Super Grand Slam is the IBJJF World Championships. Meanwhile, Kennedy Maciel also added Brazilian Nationals gold to his successes at the Euros and Pans. Why are the keys to their victories? Find out on the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle. Send your c...

Mica Galvao, Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones have the best submission rate in elite grappling with 80% of their victories coming by way of tap out. Will Mica be able to keep up his record at the IBJJF Brasileiros despite suffering an injury in his last tournament? Gordon leads the way of current competitors with 82% of his victories coming by submission. That is the same mark as the retired Roger Grac...

Grappling superstar Mica Galvao is trying to win all four IBJJF gi majors in 2024 and then the ADCC title. Only one athlete has previously claimed all five titles in a calendar year, the great Cobrinha. On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle we discuss whether Mica will make a historic run and follow in Cobrinha's footsteps. Calum and Ross also chat about the main contenders who could t...

On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle we discuss wins for Kade and Tye Ruotolo on ONE Championship. We then consider if they better than Gordon Ryan and Nicky Ryan, or Nicky Rod and Jay Rod, in a battle of the no gi jiu jitsu brothers. Also in the top five are William Tackett and Andrew Tackett, along with the Corbe brothers. Who ranks where? Check out the show to find out. Send your comme...

Calum and Ross review the ADCC West Coast Trials. They first discuss why young athletes, including William and Andrew Tackett, did so well. Then, with B Team winning three silvers, they ask whether their brand is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy? Lastly, they pair-up the winners of the East Coast and West Coast Trials to predict who would win a match between them. Send your comments and questio...

A common claim in jiu jitsu is that Gordon Ryan is the most dominant grappler in the world right now. We think it's someone else - one of the stars of the IBJJF Pans last weekend. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross review that event, as well as the Polaris Welterweight Grand Prix. They also preview the ADCC West Coast Trials, while trying to avoid some cliches. Send your comments a...

There are two big grappling events this weekend. In the UK, Polaris features a welterweight tournament, while the IBJJF Pans is on in the US. Calum and Ross have picked a competitor from each event as our one to watch. We discuss the reasons for our selections and preview all the action on the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle. Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com Fin...

William Tackett won ADCC West Coast Trials in 2022. Ahead of the 2024 event on March 30/31, William tells the Jiu Jitsu Oracle what an athlete has to do to win their division and qualify for the ADCC World Championships. In Part 2 of Ross and Calum's conversation with William we discuss how to prepare for Trials. In the previously released Part 1, the focus was more on what to do on the day of...

William Tackett won ADCC West Coast Trials in 2022. Ahead of the 2024 event on March 30/31, William tells the Jiu Jitsu Oracle what an athlete has to do to win their division and qualify for the ADCC World Championships. Part 1 of William's conversation with Calum and Ross focuses on the day of the competition. In Part 2 (to be released on Monday 18 March) we discuss how to prepare for Trials....

The second ADCC South American Trials are in the books. Calum and Ross return with another edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle to talk about the big winners from Sao Paulo. We then discuss whether the USA or Brazil will win more golds at the ADCC World Championships in August. 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Review of the South American Trials Part 2 16:33 Who'll Win More ADCC Medals - USA or Brazil? 39:...

At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 there were victories for Craig Jones, Nick Rodriguez, Nicholas Meregali, Victor Hugo and Mason Fowler. With Kaynan Duarte also performing well recently, we ask, with Gordon Ryan taking time out from competing, who's the best in his absence? We also chat about a host of events that took place last weekend and preview the second ADCC South American Trials. Send y...

Kaynan Duarte dominated the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. What did the Jiu Jitsu Oracle think of his victory? And is he ready for a rematch with Nicholas Meregali? Calum and Ross also discuss GrappleFest, ADXC, AIGA and Fight Pass Invitational 6, featuring Craig Jones, on a very busy weekend of grappling. Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuo...

Two of the biggest grappling events this week are the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix and the first ADCC South American Trials. Who will be the big winners? The answers are in the eighth edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle. Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle To learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen....

Mark Macqueen won the over 99kg division at the second ADCC European Trials in Croatia to qualify for the World Championships. The finals take place in Las Vegas on Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August. Mark is Scotland's first ADCC Trials winner and a former world champion powerlifter. He discusses: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:13 ADCC Trials and Unexpected Stay in Croatia 03:14 Tournament...

Tommy Langaker and Taylor Pearman produced the standout performances at the second ADCC European Trials. Who else caught the eye of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle? Calum and Ross also discuss controversies over action calls and scoring in the ADCC ruleset, the rise of UK grappling and Dima Murovanni's coaching. There are plenty of talking points coming out of the event, listen to analysis of them in the...