João Miyao Promoted to Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu
A hero to guard players, the diminutive João Miyao was deservedly promoted to brown belt this Tuesday at the academy of Cicero Costha. His brother,…
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Listen to the Caetano Veloso Song Mentioning Mino, Aldo and Other UFC Aces
Late Tuesday night on popular Brazilian talk show "Programa do Jô", Caetano Veloso introduced one of his newest songs: "A bossa nova é foda", from…
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Benson Henderson doesn't care how he wins when he defends his UFC lightweight title against Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 5 next week. The…
Learn an Armbar Technique with Professor Lloyd Irvin
Professor Lloyd Irvin teaches this armbar technique. It is to be used when the opponent jumps guard and tries to control one of your lapels.…
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Graciemag.com caught up with UFC bantamweight Mike Easton, recently, and the fighter talked about all things MMA. "The Hulk" opened up about his upcoming fight…
Roberto Tussa and Clark Gracie Heat up San Diego Abu Dhabis Trials
The San Diego chapter of the WPJJC Trials tends to be one of the thorniest in the USA, and the upcoming one will be no…
Another 5 Can’t-Miss Tips for Jiu-Jitsu White Belts
Our readers requested it, and GRACIEMAG.com went out and dug up another five positions for beginners. After the success of the first article (refresh your…
Getting pounded on from above in MMA? Use the guard and armbar
There's a big new event brewing in Brazil. Warrior Fight, to be held this Thursday, November 29, will feature former UFC and Pride star Marcus…
Why I Will Be Competing at the 2012 Long Beach Fall Open and Why You Should Too!
A few days ago I submitted my registration for the 2012 IBJJF Long Beach Fall Open. Along with the IBJJ Pro League happening the same…
Swedish WPJJC Trials: Another Brown Belt Comes up Spades
Tryouts for the WPJJC are going down all over the world. Last Sunday it was Sweden's turn to hold qualifiers. In the nation's capital of…
Sweep from Spider-Guard and Finish with Roberto Traven
When doing the spider-guard, the key to making it work is to get a good footing on the opponent's bicep for the sweep. But there…
South American Champs Comment on Conquests
Diminutive, black belts, Jiu-Jitsu champions--what else do Igor Rordigues and Rayfan Barbosa have in common? Both won gold at the South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship. After…