Renzo analyzes rematch with Sakuraba and explains why he is proud of his defeat to the rival
Age means nothing to Renzo Gracie. "If you have 20 years old but stops training Jiu-Jitsu, it doesn’t work for you. However, if you train…
History
TBT: remember Renzo vs. Taktarov in a time MMA was much more like a street fight
The day was November 22, 1996 and the setting was Birmingham, Alabama. The event was Mars (Martial Arts Reality Superfighting), the kind of naming we…
Nino Schembri receives fifth degree from Gordo; watch one of his greatest moments in Jiu-Jitsu
Black belt Nino "Elvis" Schembri received the fifth degree last week. The stripe was given out by Roberto "Gordo"Correa at Nino's academy in California. Schembri…
Worlds: remember Jacaré’s painful triumph 10 years ago and register now for 2014
“Roger is more skilled, but, brother, I got into his closed guard, got out, took his back! What a fight. And about that armlock, he…
Worlds: remember some of the greatest moments of the past and register today for 2014
It's that time of the year again! The World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is a little over a month away so it's time to recollect on…
Pan 20 years: 1997, ’98 — Jiu-Jitsu in paradise
After two years in California, the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship jumped on the plane for two editions in Hawaii. Honolulu was the city chosen to host…
Remember Roger vs. Jacare in 2005 and register now for the 2014 Euro Open
Now that the 2013 season is over, is it time to rest? Sure it is, but only for a while. The 2014 season is right…
On Royler Gracie’s birthday, watch one of his historical matches
Master Royler Gracie is turning 48 years old this Friday, December 6. The four times world champion and three times ADCC champion, among many other…
Celebrate the centennial of Helio Gracie and his accomplishments in Jiu-Jitsu
One hundred years ago, a brave soul was born. Let's celebrate the one hundredth birthday of Helio Gracie (1913–2009) by remembering his struggles and his…
Video: Ricardo De La Riva talks about his farewell match against Yuki Nakai
Sixth-degree Black-belt Ricardo De La Riva is getting ready for this farewell match in Jiu-Jitsu. He'll face Japan's Yuki Nakai in Tokyo, Japan, on September…
At 80, Carlson Gracie lives
Carlson Gracie was born on August 13, 1933, but celebrated his birthdays on the twelth to be safe. In fact, he was not born Carlson,…
Count Koma: 5 lessons from Jiu-Jitsu’s pioneer in Brazil
Grandmaster Mitsuyo Maeda (1878-1941) learned Jiu-Jitsu in Japan, was bestowed with the nickname Count Koma in Spain, won hundreds of fights in Cuba, and disseminated…