Nivaldo Oliveira remembers victories, projects future: “having my own gym”
Nivaldo Oliveira, also known as Nil, has lots of history in BJJ. A black-belt since 2007, when he was promoted by Leo Vieira, Nil has…
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Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women's jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up to the brown -…
Yuri Simões remembers ADCC triumph over Keenan and projects: “active in grappling and MMA”
Yuri Simões, 31, sits on the shelf of grappling greats. The black-belt has two consecutive ADCC titles, won in 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil and…
Henrique Saraiva and Darragh O’Conaill continue to popularize Jiu-Jitsu in Ireland
Jiu-Jitsu ace in Ireland, the country's representative in several elite tournaments, Darragh O'Conaill has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Under the tutelage of Brazilian Henrique…
Marcelo Ribeiro, João Marcelo and the benefits of an exchange in Jiu-Jitsu
Seeking to expand the frontiers of Jiu-Jitsu and open doors to a new generation within the competitive scenario, black belt Marcelo Ribeiro, leader of RMA…
Alex Martins and the lessons of his double gold at the Miami Open 2021
Based in the US state of Texas, Alex Martins, from AMBJJ, has plenty of reasons to celebrate. After the complicated period of restrictions of the…
Absolute champion overcomes chest injury to win No-Gi Pan for 3rd time
João Costa, 27, had to overcome the pain of a chest injury when he was still in his second fight in the absolute brown belt…
BJJ star Hiago celebrates title in Abu Dhabi, announces MMA debut for Aug.
An elite light featherweight, Hiago George succeeded in winning gold in his first BJJ tournament in 2021. At the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi, in…
Cícero Costha star Kalel Santos expecting gold at IBJJF No-Gi Pan
Hailing from Manaus, Amazonas, Kalel Santos is one of the stars of jiu-jitsu's new generation. Trained by Cícero Costha in Ipiranga, São Paulo, the young…
From Caxias to California: Brazilian black-belt breaks barriers to live off BJJ
Until he was able to stabilize his life financially through BJJ, Gustavo Andrade had no easy times. Born in Duque de Caxias, a municipality in…
Miami Open: Cyborg, Beltley open class champions, other results
The IBJJF wrapped up the 2016 Miami International Open this Saturday, in Florida. Roberto Cyborg and Melissa Bentley were the standouts double gold campaigns in…
Boston Spring Open: Victor Silvério wins double gold; other results
The 2016 Boston Spring Open took place this weekend. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the UMASS Athletics for a whole day of Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday,…