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Competitor Study: 18-Year-Old No-Gi Phenom William Tackett

William Tackett’s run through the JitzKing 16-man 165lb tournament was a showcase of the 18-year-old’s no-gi talents. Let's take a look at his game.

Jul 9, 2019, Pro

Teenage Phenom William Tackett Conquers 16-Man Bracket at Jitzking

 Last Saturday Jitzking held their inaugural event in Ybor City, Florida where Checkmat’s purple belt, break-out talent, William Tacket, was crowned the “Jitzking” after defying the odds and conquering the 16-man, purple to black belt, combined bracket.

Jul 8, 2019

Grappling Bulletin: The Next No-Gi Sensation & AJ's Real Age

The next no-gi sensation, a look at the professional jiu-jitsu business model, super-expensive jiu-jitsu gis and the final word on AJ Agazarm's age. 

Jul 8, 2019, Pro

Leve and Grindatti To Roll Back ADCC Trials Final at JitzKing

Amanda Leve (Leve BJJ) and Maggie Grindatti (Fight Sports Miami) face off this Saturday, June 6 in a 160lb superfight at the new Florida-based promotion JitzKing.

Jul 6, 2019

JitzKing Promises Slams & Submissions In Talent-Heavy Showcase

JitzKing is a brand new grappling promotion on the scene, and they are looking to shake things up with a rule set that will challenge the pace of their matches, and did I mention… there is cash on the line?

Jul 5, 2019

Nick Rodriguez: How I'm Training To Become A World Champion

When I first got into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu it was because of some friends at work. I used to work as a bouncer at a bar named Landmark and many of the guys there were into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

Jul 2, 2019