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TMS Hub offers free practice of jiu-jitsu primarily to veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war who have suffered the loss of a limb through combat. “Being among their peers is more comfortable for them,” explained Serhii Pohosyan, co-founder of TMS Hub. Just two months into training, five veterans at the TMS Hub gym were ready for the national competition. I really enjoyed it.”At his first Ukrainian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Oksyntiuk won a silver medal in the “para jiu-jitsu” category. Pohosyan, the TMS Hub co-founder, said the gym has specially equipped bathrooms and other facilities to ensure the comfort of disabled veterans.

Persons: ”, Artem Kuzmich, Kuzmich, “, Serhii Pohosyan, Vasyl Oksyntiuk, ” Oksyntiuk, Oksyntiuk, Pohosyan, ” Pohosyan Organizations: Ukrainian, Belorussian, TMS, TMS Hub, Jitsu Locations: KYIV, Ukraine, Eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Russian, Bakhmut, Russia, “, russia, ukraine

☆ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tore his ACL while training for a competitive MMA fight
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg just had surgery as a result of an injury to his ACL that occurred during mixed-martial arts training. The Facebook co-founder revealed his injury on Friday via an Instagram post in which he said that he "tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it." "I was training for a competitive MMA fight early next year, but now that's delayed a bit," Zuckerberg said. The Meta CEO has taken an interest in MMA and competitive fighting in recent years and has been training in a variety of martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. "If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me," Zuckerberg said at the time.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Elon Musk, Elon isn't, Dana White, Musk, Elon, Jim Cramer Organizations: Facebook, Brazilian Jiu, Meta, Tesla Locations: Brazilian

☆ Mark Zuckerberg has embraced a 'martial arts view of the world,' says Spotify CEO Daniel Ek
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Nidhi Pandurangi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg has embraced a "martial arts view of the world," says Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAdvertisementMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who spent the summer getting shredded and talking about a cage fight with Elon Musk, has embraced a "martial arts view of the world." That's according to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, who discussed the public's perception of Zuckerberg with Forbes in a story published on Tuesday. In August 2022, Zuckerberg spoke about his martial arts journey on an episode of the "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, saying he found the sport to be both physically and intellectually engaging.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Daniel Ek . Ek, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, —, Daniel Ek, Ek, Joe Rogan, Insider's Jyoti Mann, Dan Schulman, Krav Maga, Joanna Pineda Organizations: Forbes, Service, PayPal, Matrix Group, hapkido Locations: California, Meta

☆ Pinned Under the Bodies of Men
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Jerrine Tan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In all our years together, I had failed to comprehend him as he was — extremely fit and strong. None of this registered because I had never encountered his body that way. When he swept my body under, pinned me down, I felt the fright I knew all too well and did not care to know again. On me was a body, scarily strong, but one I knew intimately, belonging to a man who loves me. His overpowering jiu-jitsu lock was something I had only ever experienced as an embrace.

Persons: ” Locations: Singapore

☆ With No Date Set, Musk and Zuckerberg Trade Barbs on ‘Cage Match’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Mike Isaac | More About Mike Isaac | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

That rivalry has only increased in recent months, as Mr. Zuckerberg quickly spun up Threads after he witnessed the difficulties Mr. Musk had in his takeover of Twitter. Their brinkmanship came to a head in June, when Mr. Musk, in a reply to someone on Twitter, said that he would fight Mr. Zuckerberg in a physical cage match. It seemed as if the fight “might actually happen,” Mr. Musk later said in an online discussion. In July, Mr. Zuckerberg posted a photo of himself shirtless after a training match, boasting a newly chiseled physique and affirming his zeal for the sport. Mr. Musk did not respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Zuckerberg, Musk, Dana White, Mr, Ron DeSantis Organizations: Twitter, Meta, Gov Locations: China, Japan, South Korea, Florida

☆ Mark Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, is fed up with his MMA obsession after he built a fighting cage in his backyard
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg is taking his MMA obsession to another level by building an octagon in his backyard. "I have been working on that grass for two years," Chan responded to one of his messages. Mark Zuckerberg has built an octagon fighting ring in his backyard, but his wife, Priscilla Chan, doesn't seem thrilled. An Octagon is an eight-sided fighting cage typically used for MMA fights. Then Zuckerberg responded to Musk's challenge by writing three words on an Instagram Story: "Send Me Location."

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Chan, doesn't, Zuckerberg, Isreal Adesanya, Alex Volkanovksi, Mark Zuckerberg Zuckerberg, Dave Camarillo, Elon Musk, Musk, Gizmodo, I'm Organizations: —, Twitter, Meta

☆ Look out, Elon Musk: Mark Zuckerberg is now a blue belt in jiu-jitsu
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram that he is now a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. More recently, Zuckerberg and Musk have entertained the idea of a cage fight, though nothing has been finalized. Mark Zuckerberg is one step closer to mastering Brazilian jiu-jitsu as speculation remains about a potential face-off with Elon Musk in a cage fight. Zuckerberg announced on Sunday that he was promoted to blue belt in jiu-jitsu, posting some photos to commemorate the occasion on Instagram. Meanwhile, the looming question is whether Zuckerberg will eventually fight Twitter — or should we say "X" — owner Elon Musk.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Dave Camarillo, John Wick, Keanu Reeves, I've, Lex Fridman, Khai Wu, Aljamain Sterling, he's Organizations: Morning, Elon, Meta, UFC, Twitter

☆ Elon Musk is the gift that keeps on giving to Mark Zuckerberg
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —At the start of last year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in the hot seat. But then, the attention of lawmakers, media and the tech world writ large abruptly shifted to another tech billionaire: Elon Musk. While Twitter users have lamented what Musk’s ownership has meant for the platform, it may be the best thing that could have happened for Zuckerberg. A billion-user opportunityThe distraction and chaos of Musk’s Twitter takeover could hardly have come at a better time for Zuckerberg and Meta. The Twitter-Threads battle has raised the stakes for another fight: a cage fight that Musk and Zuckerberg have spent the past several weeks planning.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Elon, Twitter, Musk, Zuckerberg, “, ”, Herbert Hovenkamp, —, he’s, Meta, Musk’s, “ Elon, Meta —, Donald Trump, Instagram, Adam Mosseri, Zuckerberg’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Facebook, Apple, Meta, Twitter, University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School, Instagram, SpaceX, YouTube Locations: New York, Cambridge

☆ Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's cage fight vow is the latest example of how martial arts are taking hold of Silicon Valley tech bros
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and PayPal's Dan Schulman have taken up martial arts. Zuckerberg is now sizing up Elon Musk as his latest opponent, as the pair agreed to go head-to-head in a cagefight. Danny Zelig trains PayPal CEO Dan Schulman in Krav Maga, which was developed by the Israeli army. Zelig said that in sparring sessions, Schulman would often wait to for him to strike, which let Zelig dictate the fight. She added that the training helped her to focus on the present and develop distance from her work in her "own version of mindfulness."

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, PayPal's Dan Schulman, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Joris Merks, Benjaminsen, Danny Zelig, Dan Schulman, Krav Maga, Zelig, Dan, Maga, Schulman, Joanna Pineda, Bob Rosin, it's, Rosin Organizations: Morning, Big Tech, Facebook, UFC, Forbes, Matrix Group, hapkido, Microsoft, Skype Locations: Redwood City , California

☆ Elon vs Zuck: My money's on Zuck to win for 3 simple reasons
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As a trained jiu-jitsu and MMA practitioner, Mark Zuckerberg has skills that Elon Musk does not. I am, of course, talking about the probable scene and setting for the most talked-about fight right now: Musk vs Zuck. Zuck has skillsMark Zuckerberg training MMA. Mark Zuckerberg on Instagram and GettyWhen push comes to shove, most people probably know how to throw a punch in a fight. When all things are equal, size and strength do count, which is why professional fighters organize themselves into weight classes.

Persons: Elon, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuck, Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, Elon Musk, Grimes, I've, Musk, Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Lex Fridman, Fridman, aren't, let's Organizations: Zuck, Morning, Mobile, Twitter, Getty, Zuckerberg, UFC Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Musk picks Vegas for Zuckerberg 'cage match' challenge
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)Twitter owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested Vegas for the location of a "cage match" after reportedly being challenged to a fight by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Another user cautioned Musk saying, "Better be careful @elonmusk I heard he does the ju jitsu now." Zuckerberg reportedly has a white belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. That sparked a comment from Musk that suggested he is up for a fight with the Zuckerberg. The Verge tech publication confirmed that Zuckerberg is "serious about fighting Elon Musk and is now waiting on the details" if Musk decides to follow through.

Persons: Elon Musk, Porte, Alain JOCARD, ALAIN JOCARD, Mark Zuckerberg, Musk, Zuckerberg, Mario Nawfal, Dave Camarillo Organizations: SpaceX, Twitter, Porte de, Getty, Facebook, UFC, Blockchain Consulting, Meta, Guerilla Jiu Jitsu, CNBC Locations: Paris, AFP, Vegas

☆ The betting odds are rolling in for who is favored to win in a cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Will Gendron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk raised the possibility of a hypothetical "cage match," with Mark Zuckerberg, over Twitter. Who has better odds in a physical match-up between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk? Now, oddsmakers are hurriedly putting out betting lines for a cage fight between Zuckerberg and Musk — aged 39 and 51 respectively. Meanwhile, Musk was listed as a +140 underdog, meaning a $100 bet on Twitter's former CEO to win, would net $140. In its prediction, Musk is a -150 favorite, meaning you would have to bet $150 to win $100, while Zuckerberg is a +110 underdog, meaning a $100 bet, would net $11o.

Persons: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram, Sportsbooks, Elon, Musk, Zuckerberg, Nurmagomedov's playbook, Johnny Avello, DraftKings, Zuck, Dana White Organizations: Twitter, Meta, Morning, sportsbooks, Elon, UFC, & Sports Operations, TMZ Sports

☆ When Andrew Koji Isn’t Fighting Onscreen, He’s Memorizing a Poem
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Kathryn Shattuck | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

I journal for my own sanity and use a similar practice of the “Morning Pages” from “The Artist’s Way.” I write ideas, thoughts, images, things I want to develop. For every character I play, I create a notebook with back stories, inner monologues, abstract ideas, and add to it over time. 3Poetry From MemoryIf I’m not on a job, I like to keep my brain sharp by memorizing a speech, a poem or a passage that I connect with. 6Nonfiction“Man’s Search for Meaning,” Bruce Lee’s “Striking Thoughts,” “Hardcore Zen,” “The Road Less Traveled.” “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls” is what I’m reading now. 7Traveling in JapanKyoto is one of my favorite places — exploring temples, disconnecting from technology, going off the beaten path.

Persons: ”, Rudyard, “, Tom Radcliffe, ” Bruce Lee’s Organizations: ’, Riders, Raging Bulls Locations: Japan Kyoto

☆ Mark Zuckerberg has advice for martial-arts newbies: 'Be willing to get beaten up a lot'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg thinks getting beaten up is all part of the process for jiu-jitsu beginners. The Meta chief has become devoted to the martial art involving joint locks and submission holds. He suggested in an interview that newbies need to let go of pride before trying it out. Mark Zuckerberg has been getting pretty shredded thanks to his new obsession with Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Last month, it emerged that the Meta chief had been taking his jiu-jitsu hobby increasingly seriously after entering a competition where he won gold and silver medals.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Lex Fridman, Zuckerberg, Fridman, Mark Elliot Organizations: Morning

☆ Big Tech execs like Mark Zuckerberg are swapping the boardroom for the dojo. Here's why martial arts are taking hold of Silicon Valley.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and PayPal's Dan Schulman have taken up martial arts. The combat techniques mirror the pace and intensity of the tech industry, one former exec said. Zelig added that Krav Maga helped to build self-awareness, which is important when it comes to decision-making, especially under stress. She added that the training helped her to focus on the present and develop distance from her work in her "own version of mindfulness." He said it's been "invaluable" in helping him negotiate complex partnerships in his former business-development roles at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Skype.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, PayPal's Dan Schulman, Zuckerberg, Joe Rogan, Joris Merks, Benjaminsen, Danny Zelig, Dan Schulman, Krav Maga, Zelig, Dan, Maga, Schulman, Joanna Pineda, Bob Rosin, it's, Rosin Organizations: Morning, Big Tech, Facebook, Forbes, Matrix Group, hapkido, Microsoft, Skype Locations: Redwood City , California

☆ It turns out Zuck was NOT knocked out in a jiu-jitsu match. Those were 'effortful grunts' not snores, OK?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Nicholas Carlson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is really into MMA-style fighting these days. On Friday morning, word came from the New York Times that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was recently knocked out in a jiu-jitsu match. Shredded Zuck and his coach say he was not, in fact, snoring after a choke hold left him passed out. UPDATE: After publishing our story, I heard from both Mark Zuckerberg and his Brazilian jujitsu coach. Mark Zuckerberg went on to win gold and silver medals at his first public jiu-jitsu competition after a losing match was recast as a draw.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, It's, he's, Joe Bernstein, Zuckerberg, xicWVdSfke — Joe Bernstein, Bernstein, xeKzED1pv2 Organizations: New York Times, Times, Brazilian Locations: Brazilian

☆ Remember that jiu-jitsu tournament Mark Zuckerberg won? He was also choked out during the match.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Will Gendron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg has taken to improving his physique as he gets more interested in jiu-jitsu. In May, Zuckerberg participated in his first tournament and was choked unconscious, NYT reports. The road to Mark Zuckerberg's gold and sliver medals at a recent jiu-jitsu tournament apparently came with a few bumps, according to a new report. Zuckerberg didn't respond to a request for comment from the Times, and Meta, where Zuckerberg is CEO, didn't respond to a request from Insider. "I really like watching UFC because I also like doing the sport," Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg's, José Lucas Costa da Silva, he'd, Costa da Silva, Khai Wu, Conor McGregor, —, Joe Rogan Organizations: Meta, New York Times, Facebook, Times, UFC Locations: Brazilian, Meta, Brazil, Thai

☆ So, Mark Zuckerberg is shredded now
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Shredded Zuck wins jiu-jitsu matches. Hi, shredded Zuck. Silicon Valley, meet shredded Mark Zuckerberg. On Saturday, Zuckerberg took to Facebook — of course — to share photos of himself competing at a jiu-jitsu tournament in Redwood City, California. Hello, shredded Zuck.

☆ This Asian MMA promotion wants to crack the US market -- without the blood and trash-talking
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Could 2023 be the year mixed-martial arts (MMA) in the United States finally returns to its pure, humble beginnings nurtured in Asia nearly 5,000 years ago? “I can’t wait for the US fans to be exposed to true martial arts. Fighting on American soil, it’s amazing to be able to headline this landmark event,” said the former longtime UFC champion, who joined One in 2018. Courtesy Aaron Pan/ONE ChampionshipWhat “true martial arts” means in new-era combat sports is certainly up for interpretation. That’s more true to the spirit of martial arts and its traditional values.

☆ Peace, love, and Hitler: How Lex Fridman's podcast became a safe space for the anti-woke tech elite
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Julia Black | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

Seemingly overnight, episodes of Fridman's podcast began racking up millions of views. YouTube/Lex FridmanIn his podcast, Fridman asks world-renowned scientists, historians, artists, and engineers a series of wide-eyed questions ("Who is God? But recently, "The Lex Fridman Podcast" has become a haven for a growing — and powerful — sector looking to dismantle years of "wokeness" and cancel culture. Twitter"The Lex Fridman Podcast" offered a rare opportunity to listen to four-hour conversations with luminaries of tech and science. Bhaskar Sunkara, the founder and publisher of the socialist magazine Jacobin who appeared on Fridman's podcast in December, praised Fridman's interviewing style.

☆ 'Lightning just struck me': Why Costco's CFO says the price of the $1.50 hot-dog-and-soda combo is 'forever'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Costco's chief financial officer has suggested that the wholesaler will keep its famous hot-dog-and-soda combo at $1.50 "forever". During the company's fourth-quarter earnings call last week, CFO Richard Galanti was asked whether the retailer would look at increasing the price of its all-beef frank as it looks to deal with tightening margins. Other Costco food court items have increased in price recently, including the popular chicken bake which went up from $2.99 to $3.99 in July. The price of a 20-ounce soda also rose from 59 cents to 69 cents over the summer. Galanti's comments echoed the words of Costco CEO Craig Jelinek, who in July was asked by CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" if he thought the company would raise the price of its signature food court item.

☆ 'Venom' actor Tom Hardy is now a champion fighter after surprise entry at a UK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Hardy isn't just an action star on the big screen: He can throw down in real life, too. The "Venom" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" star entered the tournament under his real name, Edward Hardy, and according to tournament organizers was a "real pleasure" to have participate. "It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event." In an interview with local media, one of Hardy's opponents said he was "shell shocked" to come face to face with the Academy Award-nominated actor. Everyone knows who Tom Hardy is, don't they?"

☆ Tom Hardy makes surprise appearance at martial arts tournament
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Toyin Owoseje | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The 45-year-old English actor won gold at the 2022 UMAC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championships on Saturday after quietly entering the competition, organizers told CNN. Sean Rosborough/SWNSMohamed Itoumaine, a referee and spokesman for the tournament’s organizer, Ultimate Martial Arts Championships, told CNN on Wednesday that Hardy had agreed to take part in the competition following his low-key appearance at the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship last month. Itoumaine said Hardy dominated his division and qualified through stages before taking home the top prize. Images posted on social media show a victorious Hardy holding his certificate made out to his real name “Edward Hardy.”“[Hardy] is a legit blue belt. I have over 10 years of experience as a ref and after I first saw him compete at the REORG championship, I knew he would smash it at my competition,” Itoumaine said.

☆ Sportivii Jiu Jitsu Brazilian din Cahul s-au întors cu medalii de la o competiție din Odesa
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-19 | by ( ) ziuadeazi.md time to read: 1 min

Echipa sportivă Jiu Jitsu Brazilian din Cahul a participat la o competiție în Ucraina, orașul Odesa. Fiodorov Ivan – locul 1Tuzlucov Alexandr – locul 1Grigoraș Valeriu – locul 1Gaidașenco Dumitru locul 2Bocicovar Nicolae locul 1Chise Ștefan locul 2Vrabii David locul 2Boiatiuc Alexandr locul 1Bragagiu Mircea locul 1Mulțumim tuturor celor care au venit la această competiție. Sportivii au arătat rezultate remarcabile și o competiție de nivel înalt. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu este cel mai în vogă stil de lupte la sol al timpurilor noastre. Țara de origine a acestui sport inteligent este Brazilia.

Persons: Fiodorov Ivan, Grigoraș Valeriu, David Organizations: Fiodorov, Pro LVIV Locations: Jiu, Brazilian, Cahul, Ucraina, Odesa, UFBJJ, Brazilia

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