Interview with Cláudia do Val, the world’s No. 1 female BJJ fighter
Gold in the black belt may seem like the pinnacle of the career of a BJJ fighter, but to other, hungrier competitors, it goes beyond…
Interviews
Interview: Mackenzie Dern on the lessons learned trying to cut weight for UFC 224
Mackenzie Dern's second UFC fight was a roller coaster of emotions. As well as fighting in Rio, a city that has always welcomed her like…
Demian Maia’s bossa nova BJJ
[First published in 2016.] With elegance, finesse and efficiency rare in MMA, the black-belt from Sao Paulo consolidates himself as the greatest finisher of his…
Profile: Antônio Rodrigo ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira
[First published in 2008.] Jiu-jitsu to the limit Celebrating ten years of his MMA career, Rodrigo Minotauro passes on to readers the best of what…
Fernando Tererê’s tips to get better at takedowns
An immortal of BJJ, the charismatic Fernando Tererê is known for the volume of his game as well as for his sneaky takedowns. Having won multiple…
Worlds: Buchecha talks 11th title and Lo’s absolute victory
The uncontested biggest champion in World Championship history, Marcus Buchecha has reached a new landmark in his career at the age of 28. After tying…
The time Graciemag interviewed Anthony Bourdain about BJJ, traveling and food
Anthony Bourdain sadly left us at the age of 61, earlier this month. Known for his antics in the kitchen and for being an avid…
Worlds: Tayane Porfírio’s goal before she hangs it up
Reigning supreme in the women's section for the second straight year, Tayane Porfírio took part in the 2018 IBJJF Worlds, which ended June 3rd, with…
Inside the mind of Xande Ribeiro
[First published in 2014.] I decided to fight the Brazilian Championship at the beginning of the month of May, as a challenge. The idea was…
Celebrating 30 years in BJJ, Roberto Godoi remembers hurdles and victories
A respected teacher and voracious competitor, with many titles conquered in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has reached the mark of three decades of a…
Thiago Gaia talks double gold at the Pan and focus on the IBJJF Worlds
Although most often our attention is turned to the adults' age group, there's no denying that the masters can be plenty competitive. At the IBJJF…
Interview with André Galvão
A BJJ star with titles in the world's biggest events, André Galvão has become a synonym of tenacity and success on the mats, in and…