What Do You Do When Boxing Isn't Enough?

A lifetime of martial arts that began at a boxing bag above a snooker hall. Professor Jon Bond of Renzo Gracie Evolution boxed through his twenties, then walked into SBG Manchester looking for a boxing gym and stayed about ten years, training with the pro team and coaching striking. He has trained in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Brazil, and now coaches in Chatsworth, CA. Prof. Bond shares stories from a lifetime dedicated to the martial arts including a clear view of why jiu-jitsu is easier to love than to watch, the many ways people learn jiu-jitsu now, from fundamentals to long chains of transitions, and what happens to all of them once people start to roll, and much more. Grappling Monthly is an independent editorial media brand covering the culture, people, and business of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the grappling arts. Based in Los Angeles, the brand produces in-depth conversations with the coaches, gym owners, competitors, and practitioners shaping the sport. The Grappling Monthly Podcast is the flagship property. A weekly long-form interview series hosted by Sébastien Maniatopoulos, a BJJ black belt establishing roots in the Southern California grappling community. The brand's editorial focus is on the human stories behind the art: how academies are built, how practitioners evolve, how the culture of jiu-jitsu intersects with identity, business, and community. Grappling Monthly publishes across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and major podcast platforms. Subscribe and turn on notifications. IG and TikTok: @grapplingmonthly For sponsorships and collaborations: grapplingmonthly@gmail.com #jiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #martialarts