Brands and People The Way of the Creative Ronin: Art, Aesthetics, and Jiu-Jitsu How Marcelo Garcia black belt Eric Stafford is bridging martial arts, Scandinavian design, and slow-shutter photography to build Dumbo’s premier creative combat concept studio. By Ryan Parrish • 6 min read
The Ghost of San Jose He was a genius on the mats, but his success never translated to life outside the gym. Today, he is remembered as both a pioneer of American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a tragic example of wasted potential. By Ryan Parrish • 4 min read
Photo by Jed Davis. Editor The Mat Awaits: Introducing The Jiu-Jitsu Society Every grappler knows that BJJ is more than a sport. It is a culture, a discipline, and a shared language. The Jiu-Jitsu Society is the dedicated space where that culture lives. We are not here for recaps, we are here for the stories. We are a new publication committed By Ryan Parrish • 1 min read
