Interviews
Dubai-based teacher Alexandre Odebrecht on the strides made by professional jiu-jitsu
Alexandre Odebrecht, 39, took his first steps in jiu-jitsu in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro state, under the instruction of Prof. Fabricio “Bicudo” Medeiros. The teachings…
Igor Paiva talks 2020 season, online teaching
Igor Paiva, 30, is living one of the best phases of his career as a BJJ athlete. In 2020 the black-belt from Soul Fighters…
Rafael Lang’s 5 tips to come back from an injury
After recovering from a serious motorcycle accident in 2013, Professor Rafael Lang, from Octagon MMA, was able to write his own story of overcoming obstacles…
Bibiano Fernandes’s 7 tips for you to evolve faster
At 40, Bibiano Fernandes is living his best phase as a high-performance athlete in the One Championship, where he holds the bantamweight belt. With a…
New dad Max Gimenis celebrates Pan title and looks ahead: ‘Hungry for victory’
GFTeam's Max Gimenis is happy with his recent achievements, both on and off the mat. First he triumphed at the 2020 IBJJF Pan in the…
AJP Tour Podcast: Guthierry Barbosa on a tough road to BJJ stardom
On the latest episode of the AJp Tour Podcast, Will Safford hosts Carlson Gracie Team’s black belt Guthierry Barbosa for a candid talk. The young…
Igor Paiva celebrates title at the 2020 Pan: ‘I demanded less of myself’
Igor Paiva secured yet another gold medal for his collection by beating everyone at the 2020 IBJJF Pan, which ended on October 11 in Kissimmee,…
The art of motivating fighters of all ages, with Rodrigo Antunes (Alliance)
Text: Rodrigo Antunes The more difficult, for me the more interesting. I hate that comfort zone. I am restless, but not inconsequential. Always be careful…
5 BJJ lessons with Patrick Almeida
This month in Kissimmee, Florida, Patrick Almeida competed in his first IBJJF Pan as a black-belt. Patrick, a Rio de Janeiro native who now resides…
At the 2020 Pan, Rafael Lang proved that jiu-jitsu is the art of overcoming
In December 2013, Professor Rafael Lang suffered a serious motorcycle accident, fracturing his spine and hips. He was almost paralyzed. The recovery was slow. One…
AJP Podcast: An hour-long round table with Galvão, Sperry, Valério, Woods
Episode 4 of the AJP Tour Podcast is here. Podcaster Will Safford hosts a round table to discuss the repercussions of a hugely successful Abu…