Judo Throws: The 5 Categories and All 40 Gokyo Techniques (2026)
Quick answer: judo throws are called nage-waza, and the Kodokan classifies them into five families: te-waza (hand techniques), koshi-waza (hip […]
Judo Weight Classes 2026: Men, Women, Juniors & Cadets (kg + lbs)
Quick answer: judo has seven senior weight classes each for men and women, set by the International Judo Federation and
Judo Belt Order: Every Belt from White to Red (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: the standard judo belt order runs white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, then black, moving through the kyu
Gordon Ryan: Record, ADCC Titles & Grappler Profile (2026)
Quick answer: Gordon Ryan’s grappling record stands at 97 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws across 105 documented matches, per
JJWL Rules 2026: Scoring, Match Lengths, Divisions & Legal Techniques
Official JJWL rules for 2026: the unified gi/no-gi points system, the no-advantages last-to-score tiebreaker, penalties, match lengths, age divisions, and legal techniques by belt.
BJJ World Champions: Every IBJJF Worlds Winner Since 1996 (2026 Updated)
Quick answer: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida holds the all-time record with 13 IBJJF world titles at black belt — but the
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ADCC Champions: Every Winner Since 1998 (Updated for 2026)
Quick answer: Gordon Ryan has won the most ADCC gold medals in history with 7 — three weight-class titles, the
How Much Do UFC Referees Make? Herb Dean & 2026 Pay Scales
How much do UFC referees make? See official commission pay scales, what Herb Dean salary claims get wrong, and why rates vary by event.
NAGA Rules & Divisions 2026: No-Gi Points, Weight Classes & Skill Levels
Official NAGA rules for 2026: the no-gi points system with submission-attempt scoring, gi rules, age divisions from Adult to Executive, named weight classes, and time limits.
ADCC Rules 2026: Scoring, Points, Time Limits & Legal Techniques
The full ADCC ruleset for 2026: the two-phase scoring system, points table, negative points, legal and illegal techniques, match lengths, and how ADCC rules differ from IBJJF.