The first IBJJF major of the year is here. The gi is very much alive. The adult black belt divisions are deep at the Europeans, with Tainan Dalpra, Adam Wardzinski and Diego Pato among a host of elite level grapplers ready to do battle in Lisbon. On the one-year anniversary edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross preview the competition by picking out the BJJ athletes they are most looking forward to watching. 00:00 Celebrating One Year of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle Podcast 00:46 Previewing the IBJJF Euros: Key Highlights 01:31 Who to Watch in the Lighter Male Divisions 12:41 Tainan in Middleweight and Wardzinski in Heavyweight are Heavy Favourites 25:13 Exploring the Women's Divisions 28:48 Final Thoughts 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. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

Marcelo Garcia is one of the greatest grapplers of all time.

He stepped away from the elite competition scene in 2011 to focus on coaching and running his gym.

Marcelo was then diagnosed with stomach cancer. But he has recovered from illness and is returning to competitive grappling.

The Brazilian faces Masakazu Imanari at One 170 on January 24.

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross give their thoughts on the match and what makes Marcelo great.

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Who will win the battle between two of the most exciting grapplers in the world? Keep listening to get our predictions on the battle between Tommy Langaker and Dante Leon at One FC.

00:00 Match Preview: Dante Leon vs. Tommy Langaker 01:32 The Stand-up Battle 04:18 Ground Game Dynamics 11:24 Physicality and Mentality 13:13 Predictions 15:19 Closing Thoughts and Future Content 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. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

Shay Montague joins Ross and Calum to predict what we will see in jiu jitsu year. Which grapplers should we be watching? What is the META? Should PEDs be allowed in grappling ? We discuss a lot of topics in a wide ranging chat with one of the world's best BJJ roosterweights. If you want to learn from Shay, sign-up to his Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/shaymontaguebjj 00:00 Intro 02:21 CJI 2 09:56 Nogi Trends in 2025 25:24 Rivalries and Predictions in the Featherweight Division 29:23 Training Dynamics: The Interplay of Gi and No-Gi 30:09 The Evolution of Adam Wardzinski 33:04 The PED Debate: Performance Enhancers in Jiu Jitsu 42:32 Art of Jiu Jitsu: A Model for Success 46:37 Competition: Contracts and Opportunities 52:31 Training Methods: Balancing Tradition and Innovation 56:49 Conclusion 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. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

2024 was a great year for #grappling but who was the best of the best? Tune in to this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle podcast to find out who wins our awards for their outstanding jiu jitsu.

Contenders for male grappler of the year include Mica Galvao, Nicky Rod, Kaynan Duarte and Kade Ruotolo. Meanwhile, female of the grappler of the year will go to Gabi Pessanha, Adele Fornarino or Ffion Davies.

We also hand out three more awards, including for best show - will it be ADCC or CJI?

00:00 Introduction to the Jiu Jitsu Oracle Awards

00:29 Male Grappler of the Year

13:35 Female Grappler of the Year

19:21 Submission of the Year

24:34 Event of the Year

30:00 Match of the Year

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There was plenty to like about IBJJF No Gi Worlds including great performances from the likes of Cole Abate and Gabi Pessanha. But there was one thing that really annoyed us as well and it needs stamped out as soon as possible.

00:00 IBJJF Nogi Worlds Overview

00:52 Cole Abate's Performance and Technique

05:51 Other Notable Male Competitors

08:56 Submission Rates and Techniques

11:23 Wrestling Dynamics

13:18 Lighter Weight Classes and Passing Strategies

19:28 Reapgate Controversy

25:18 Highlights from the Women's Division

31:14 Future Prospects in Grappling

34:57 Grappler of the Year Discussion

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2025 is already looking like a great year for grappling after Craig Jones announced the return of CJI in August, while legend Marcelo Garcia makes his comeback to competition in January. Before all that though we had events from Who's Number One? and UFC Fight Pass Invitational featuring the likes of Kaynan Duarte, Felipe Pena and Mikey Musumeci. On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross share their thoughts on both shows, while looking forward to what is coming next year. 00:00 The Exciting Return of CJI 05:45 Marcelo Garcia's Comeback 12:27 Thoughts on WNO 27:19 Analysis of UFC FPI 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. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

After the excitement of ADCC and CJI we've been waiting for the big names to return to action. Now, no gi grappling is back. This week we'll see the likes of Kaynan Duarte, Felipe Pena and Mikey Musumeci competing across two BJJ events.

Who's Number One? is on Wednesday, then we have UFC FPI on Thursday. On this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross and Calum preview all of the notable matches on both cards.

00:00 Return of No gi Jiu-Jitsu Events

00:55 Previewing Who's Number One? 25

03:09 Kaynan vs. Roberto: A Clash of Styles

08:37 Pedro Marinho vs. Isaak Michell

11:54 Women's Matches: Adele and Helena's Submission Skills

18:37 UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 Preview

20:07 Mikey Musumeci's Weight Class Dilemma

24:23 Jason Nolf vs. Renato Canuto

25:58 Nick Mataya vs. Ronaldo Junior

28:04 Jonnatas Gracie vs. Kyle Chambers

29:33 Undercard Highlights and Upcoming Events

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