Xande Ribeiro on building one of the best guard systems in history
[First published in 2016. A companion to this piece. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] The main subject of this issue, Xande Ribeiro…
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Kron Gracie’s diet to shine in BJJ and in the UFC
With unforgettable triumphs in IBJJF World Championships and the ADCC, Kron Gracie set out to soar in MMA as well, and after shining in Japan,…
Training for Warriors: How to gain new strength from the old school
[First published in 2008. Scroll down for plain text. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] In training and in life, when…
Mikey Musumeci reveals his pact with Bruno Malfacine prior to the 2019 Worlds
With three world titles across two weight divisions, Mikey Musumeci this year put his name side by side with the likes of Leandro Lo, Saulo…
The ‘curse’ of champion Marcus Buchecha
Rio de Janeiro, early Monday afternoon, June 3, and our reporter sees an audio file appear, sent by the illustrious fighter. The picture and name…
Some wisdom to help you have a better year in 2009, or whenever
In its last issue of 2008, Graciemag collected the best remarks made by fighters that year in the hope our readers could find in them…
Training Program: Learn about consistency and productivity from Bráulio Estima
[First published in 2016. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] Bráulio “Carcará” Estima, the Gracie Barra star nicknamed after a bird of prey…
Ginástica Natural: The philosophy and the workouts, with Álvaro Romano
[First published in 2009. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] To many, Álvaro Romano, 52, is a genius. To those closest to…
Graciemag’s road trip with Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu
[First published in 2013. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] === [ Text: Raphael Nogueira / Photos: Gustavo Aragão ] On the road,…
Training for Warriors: Understand how the guillotine works
[First published in 2008. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] February 3rd was a very special day for me. Not only…
Ten years ago, André Galvão and Rodolfo Vieira clashed in no-gi
In 2009, some of the world's strongest grapplers were fighting for the opportunity to take part in that year's edition of the ADCC Submission Wrestling…
Exclusive interview: João Gabriel Rocha on fighting Buchecha at BJJ Stars
BJJ Stars will feature a number of big fights on Feb. 23 in São Paulo. In one of these, Soul Fighters's João Gabriel Rocha will…