Exploring BJJ programs as taught by non-black belt instructors – Part 2
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez // Emil Fischer // Photos by Mike Calimbas // Part 2 of 3 Opinions from black belt instructors who started teaching before they were promoted to Faixa Preta “There...
View ArticleBJJ Competitor Profile – Danielle Alvarez (Alvarez BJJ)
By TXMMA Staff // Hannah Robinow Second generation BJJ competitor and instructor determined to continue pushing towards her life goals ARLINGTON, TX, August 18, 2014 – For fitness enthusiasts, BJJ...
View ArticleExploring BJJ programs as taught by non-black belt instructors – Part 3
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez // Emil Fischer // Photos by Mike Calimbas // Part 3 of 3 Longtime BJJ Black belts offer their opinions on non-black belt led academies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has...
View ArticleTexas’ best kept secret: Carlos Diego Ferreira
By TXMMA Staff // Emil Fischer One of the top fighter/grapplers in Texas for years, Carlos Diego Ferreira now ready to explode on the national scene with win over Ramsey Nijem at UFC 177 A rising...
View ArticleInstructor Profile: Misael Miranda (Team Tank BJJ)
By TXMMA Staff Team Tank head instructor continues to train and teach in pursuit of American Dream As the latest instructor featured here on TXMMA, Misael Miranda has experienced a good deal of...
View ArticlePhoto Highlights: Girls in Gis Five Year Anniversary in Austin
By TXMMA Staff Female BJJ practitioners show up in droves for GIG 5 year celebration at Austin Eastside Elite AUSTIN, TX – As a community-based entity based out of Texas, Girls in Gis came together...
View ArticleHouston MMA’s Jeremy Mahon and DAWG Foundation combat PTSD
By TXMMA Staff // Mike Calimbas DAWG Foundation aims to help vets combat PTSD; First event planned for this Saturday Nov. 8th HOUSTON, TX – According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,...
View ArticleOrder your TXMMA and Mike Calimbas Photography Patches today!
Order your patches today! TXMMA.com $15.00 USDMike Calimbas Photography $15.00 USD Above is the order link for TXMMA patches along with Mike Calimbas Photography patches. You may seeen these around at...
View Article2014 TXMMA Awards – BJJ Edition Voting Ballot
Editor’s Note: Must Join the TXMMA Facebook Group to be able to vote on the polls. Just add yourself then wait patiently to be accepted. Then you should be able to vote shortly thereafter....
View Article2014 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition Voting Ballot
By TXMMA Staff The 2014 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition voting is ongoing now and will be continuing on until midnight on January 19, 2015. The community voting will decide the People’s Choice Award...
View ArticleRigan Machado discusses JJWL and his lifelong passion for BJJ
By TXMMA Staff // Emil Fischer // Cover Photo via Rigan Machado “If you love Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu will love you” BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has many pillars, many men and...
View Article2014 TXMMA Awards – BJJ Edition People’s Choice Winners
By TXMMA Staff Texas BJJ Community chooses People’s Choice Award Winners for 2014 TXMMA Awards The 2014 TXMMA Awards People’s Choice Voting wrapped up recently with over 5,000 fans of Texas MMA and...
View Article2014 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition People’s Choice Winners
By TXMMA Staff Texas MMA Community chooses People’s Choice Award Winners for 2014 TXMMA Awards The 2014 TXMMA Awards People’s Choice Voting wrapped up recently with over 5,000 fans of Texas MMA and...
View ArticleTXMMA Podcast – Episode 2 feat. LFC 39, UFC 184, BJJ Controversy, and more!
Here’s Episode 2 of our pilot TXMMA podcast. In this one Mike and Felix give their predictions on Legacy FC 39 and UFC 184, talk about some other fights coming up along with some other news, like the...
View Article2014 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition Official Winners
By TXMMA Staff Announcing the Official Winners for 2014 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition The 2014 TXMMA Awards Official Edition winners have finally been decided by the TXMMA Staff Panel following our...
View ArticleTXMMA Profile – The fascinating history of Collin Cantrell
By TXMMA Staff // Emil Fischer Legacy FC’s resident announcer, matchmaker, and go-to guy shares his personal story with Mixed Martial Arts HOUSTON, TX – In the world of MMA, there are many pieces...
View ArticleIn-Depth Profile – The many shades of Legacy FC’s Mick Maynard
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez, Emil Fischer, Mike Calimbas Maynard: Legacy FC’s Main Man HOUSTON, TX – A fight promotion owner is very often a complex, ambitious and powerful person. The...
View Article#SupportWomensBJJ: Photos of competitors bringing it to that level
By TXMMA Staff // Mike Calimbas Photography BJJ community members disagree with recent comments implying female competitors aren’t up to par with male counterparts HOUSTON, TX – There’s been an...
View ArticleGrand Opening: Alex Martins opens new academy in Duncanville
By TXMMA Staff // Photos via Alex Martins AMBJJ opens first location; TXMMA technique feature and photos below DUNCANVILLE, TX – A new BJJ training center opened up recently with Alex Martins...
View ArticleDAWG Seminar Series kicks off Saturday; benefiting vets with PTSD
By TXMMA Staff Upcoming Houston seminar focused on helping vets suffering from PTSD HOUSTON, TX – DAWG Foundation, in concert with instructors from 4OZ Fight Club, BJJ Revolution and Fitness Fight...
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