Ronaldo Jacaré on why he gets punched so seldom
At 37, Ronaldo Jacaré is living the highest point in his MMA career. Nine of his last ten fights were won by him, and only…
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Demian Maia on who taught him well-rounded BJJ, and how important it is to pass knowledge on
Demian Maia is a born competitor, but the ADCC champion also enjoys teaching. Professor Maia, nowadays a UFC fighter, tries to balance his training and…
Rickson Gracie: The toughest belt to get in BJJ
A BJJ coral-belt and legend both in the gi and in MMA, Rickson Gracie is what you would safely call an authority. With numerous titles…
Training, nutrition and rest: 6 tips to get more out of your training
*The title above reflects my simple concept for a fighter's productivity. If you follow the three items in the sequence I write them in, your…
Learn from Ronaldo Jacaré a lapel choke with knee on belly
Two-time absolute BJJ champion Ronaldo Jacaré has always flaunted tons of pressure in tournaments when on top. And one of his favorite positions is the…
Leandro Lo: inside the mind of a great champion
"I'll only think about quitting fighting in the IBJJF Worlds when I win the absolute; it's the title I want most today," Leandro Lo repeats…
Here are 6 questions the 2016 Worlds answered after four days of thrills
Was Buchecha right to pull out of the 2016 WPJJC? Yes, you can say that. As he won double gold in Long Beach, you can…
Never give up: 10 ways to keep your gas tank full for Jiu-Jitsu
Let's just hope Marcelo Garcia doesn't hear us, but here are ten awesome off-the-mat activities to keep your gas tank full. We went after some…
7 mindset tips to improve your Jiu-Jitsu from white belt to black belt
Anyone who subscribes to or buys GRACIEMAG at the newsstand every month always has an arsenal of tips, pieces of advice and teachings on hand…
7 reasons why Jiu-Jitsu really helps kids deal with bullying
Bullying is a real problem in our society today. Left unaddressed, it can lead to serious consequences and sometimes, unfortunately, tragedies. It's well known that Jiu-Jitsu can be…
Sunday Classics: the day Marcelinho fought Kron in a 14-minute war in Barcelona
"This is the closest we'll ever get to seeing Marcelo vs Rickson." wrote user PitchfeverAcademy in his comment on the You Tube video of one of…
7 facts you need to know before you adopt the Gracie Diet
If you are into Jiu-Jitsu, you have most certainly already heard about the famous Gracie Diet. The nutrition method developed by Grandmaster Carlos Gracie has been…