Diego Almeida and the lessons learned by taking a side gig to keep his dream alive
The black-belt Diego Almeida, 25, learned from BJJ that it's in the biggest adversities that we recognize our own strength. Amidst the pandemic, he has…
Interviews
Interview with red-belt Pedro Valente Sr.
[First published in 2006.] Theory and practice Pedro Valente reveals how he used Helio and Carlos Gracie’s teachings to help Romário become Brazilian Soccer Championship’s…
From Rio to Hawaii: Get to know Patrick Almeida and his story of love for BJJ
From a childhood in Campo Grande, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, to teach classes in Russia and continue with intense competition training in Hawaii.…
Interview: Jorge Britto on putting on the gloves one last time at 40
After eight years away from the cages, Jorge Britto, 40, decided it was time for another extreme challenge: to resume training and fight in an…
Bruno Bastos on retiring from the professional BJJ circuit in 2020
After decades dedicated to high-performance BJJ, the black-belt Bruno Bastos has announced for 2020 his retirement from competing in the adult age group. An ADCC…
Bia Mesquita details plan to debut in MMA this year
A world BJJ champion and ADCC gold medalist, Beatriz Mesquita already has her new big step in her sights. The star from Gracie Humaitá intends…
Video: Pedro Sauer on passing on what he learned from Helio Gracie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiZU_V7cWA
4 questions for absolute world champion Nathiely de Jesus
Nathiely de Jesus is living a new phase of her life. With personal goals that don't involve gold medals, she is happy to be heading…
Video: Royce pays a visit to Royce Gracie Academy Dubai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REW5FSaGCMY
Interview: A conversation with Fellipe Andrew, the new absolute European BJJ champion
After achieving submissions in four out of his seven fights in the tournament, the last one for the absolute gold of the 2020 European Jiu-Jitsu,…
Thalison Soares ready for 1st Euros as black-belt: ‘Faster, smarter’
Thalison Soares made a splash in 2019, winning every tournament in the brown belt -- which resulted in him getting promoted to black. But now…
After perfect campaign at No-Gi Worlds, Pedro Marinho is the man to beat in the brown belt
A classic fighter with a game focused on neck finishes, Pedro Marinho is in the process of writing his name in the brown belt division.…