Double interview: André Galvão vs. Felipe Preguiça before ADCC 2019
Ready for the superfight that promises to rock the 2019 ADCC World Championships on Sunday, September 29, the BJJ stars André Galvão (Atos) and Felipe…
Interviews
2-time No-Gi Pan champion Lucas Pinheiro now eyeing gold at No-Gi Worlds
Two fights, two wins and one more gold medal on his chest. Winning titles is a routine for Lucas Pinheiro. Just in the second half…
Manuel Ribamar’s tale of redemption from ADGS Los Angeles
Manaus's Manuel Ribamar, 25, turned things around in less than two days at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles last weekend. He, who did…
Interview: Gabi Garcia wants to topple a record at this year’s ADCC
“I've never aimed for opponents; I aim for gold,” says Gabi Garcia just days before competing for the ADCC 2019 title with the new crop…
To retire with no regrets: Yuri Simões’s lesson for ADCC 2019
A champion of two ADCC divisions, Yuri Simões is now heading for his third edition of the event with the intent of making history. After…
Interview: The lessons of Master Armando Wriedt
In an interview given to Graciemag in 2014, Grandmaster Armando Wriedt (1925–2019) spoke of the essence of BJJ, recalled the day he met Helio Gracie,…
Interview: Roberto Cyborg details his wins from the IBJJF No-Gi GP
At 38, Roberto Cyborg is an undeniable force in worldwide BJJ. The ADCC's 2013 absolute champion was brought into the IBJJF's Heavyweight GP, held last…
After wins at Las Vegas Open, Lucas Pinheiro gears up for Pan and No-Gi Worlds
A flawless performance. That is how we can define Lucas Pinheiro’s run at the Las Vegas International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, an event that was…
After that knockout: Henrique Saraiva on the explosion of BJJ in Ireland post-McGregor
Professor Henrique Saraiva, our GMI in Dublin, Ireland, where he leads the Irish branch of Carlson Gracie, had already packed to return to Brazil when…
Bruno Oliveira sets goal to win World Master and Las Vegas Open in the same week
Bruno Oliveira is one of the best jiu-jitsu athletes in the world. And while being a high-level competitor, he's also one of the names that…
Interview: Nathiely de Jesus details win over Gabi Garcia
The women's sitting absolute world champion, Nathiely de Jesus, once more had the opportunity to parade her refined BJJ, besting one of the most feared…
Pablo Mantovani talks about improving his game and takedowns for ADCC 2019
Pablo Mantovani, 24, is currently preparing for ADCC 2019. The world's biggest grappling event is set to take place next month in Long Beach, Calif.…