VIDEO: See the black belt absolute final at Chicago Winter Open
On Saturday, March 9, Orlando Sanchez stepped on the competition mats for the first time since receiving his black belt from Ze Radiola. The Gracie…
Chicago Winter Open
Chicago Winter Open: See who shined on day one
For the first day in the windy city, the 2013 IBJJF Chicago Winter Open was everything that was expected: cold weather, serious athletes and some…
Comprido and Novaes take front and center at Chicago Winter Open
The second installment of the annual Chicago Winter Open heated things up in the chilly American state of Illinois this Saturday. At black belt, two…
Brazil 021 ready for Chicago Winter Open
GMA member Andre Terêncio is on the final adjustments for competing with his Brazil 021 Team next Saturday. Brazil 021 is almost ready to step…
Want to compete in Jiu-Jitsu and learn? Go west, and to Chicago
Parents, professors and practitioners, it's almost time to test your Jiu-Jitsu and have some safe, clean fun at the next IBJJF tournaments on the calendar.…
Threat in Illinois: IBJJF seeks to adhere to new norms
The passing of a law in the Illinois throws a major wrench into the holding of competitions in the American state. As Rodrigo Comprido reported…
Davi Ramos comments on submissions at Chicago Winter Open
The Chicago International Winter Open, the maiden event of which was held this Saturday, is yet another event helping the IBJJF in its mission of…
Bring on the Chicago Open!
One of the leaders of Brazil 021, André Terencio, or better known in the Jiu-Jitsu world as André Negão, is celebrating the solid performance from…
Only this Friday! Chicago sign-ups and max discount for Pan
The Chicago Winter International Open promises to heat things up this North American winter on the coming 26th. The final deadline has been extended till…
Last chance to compete in Chicago; Pan sign-ups underway
Following the European Open Championship kicking off the 2011 IBJJF season, the federation is now going full steam. The next event on the horizon for…
Open tournaments kick off season
This Thursday marks the start of the European Open, in Lisbon. However, the IBJJF pushes ahead with its calendar with a number of other international…