Gordon Ryan’s Mother and B-Team Come Together to Raise Money for BJJ Athletes’ Medical Expenses

For years, the jiu-jitsu scene in Austin has been divided by rivalry. New Wave Jiu-Jitsu and B-Team , once joined under John Danaher’s legendary Danaher Death Squad, split in 2021 after a failed relocation to Puerto Rico (amidst other things). The breakup sent shockwaves through the grappling world, fracturing friendships and creating two powerhouse camps that operated side by side yet were worlds apart. But sometimes, tragedy has a way of dissolving old grudges.

That’s exactly what’s happening now. This Sunday, October 12, both sides will meet under one roof, not to compete, but to help one of their own. The event will take place at Simple Man Martial Arts (formerly B-Team), as both the Danaher-led New Wave and the Nicky Ryan -led Simple Man crew unite to raise money for Eze