American Nationals: Caio does it again, wins absolute
After winning the absolute division at the Las Vegas Open in August, roosterweight Caio Terra showed his winning the open weight class was no fluke.…
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Roger exhalts Ginástica Natural
Jiu-Jitsu’s first and only three-time absolute world champion Roger Gracie is a enthousiast of the training method known as Ginástica Natural, which our columnist Álvaro Romano teaches every month in GRACIEMAG.
Absolute champion of Asia celebrates, but doesn’t reveal “family secret”
A well-known competitor and trainer in Japan, the half-Brazilian, half-Japanese Marcos Souza is not an illustrious unknown to readers. The son of Master Adilson Souza,…
US Open features absolute open to all
The US Open, set for October 15, 16 and 17 in Santa Cruz, California, has some news to announce. Normally, the absolute in the various…
Images from day 1 of absolute
Just one match to go. Definition of the absolute black belt finals between Roger Gracie and R‑omulo Barral and Gabrielle Garcia and Luanna Alzuguir meant…
Worlds Blog: Absolute brackets set
The brackets for the black belt absolute division of the Worlds 2010 have just been set. 36 athletes signed up for the category. Of the…
Play for the fans, General!
You don’t question a decision made by the general, especially when the general in question is a respected winner, and a hard nut to crack…
From New Zealand, Comprido bets on Roger vs Xande, and Brock Lesnar
Who’s going to be the first three-time absolute world champion? That’s what GRACIEMAG.com has been asking readers ever since Xande Ribeiro confirmed on Twitter that…
Xande or Roger, who will be the first three-time champ?
Amaury Bitetti, Rodrigo Comprido, Márcio Pé de Pano, Ronaldo Jacaré, Alexandre Ribeiro and Roger Gracie are all two-time absolute world champions. However, at the 2010…
Absolute semifinals defined in Abu Dhabi
After the female division defined its finalists, it was time for the absolute to shake up the mats in Abu Dhabi, at the World Pro.…
South American: Demente absolute champ
Ricardo “Demente” was the big name at the 4th South American Championship to be put on by the IBJJF. After pulling guard and quickly sweeping,…