It may surprise you that ultra-heavyweight black belt Abraham Marte lives in a country that doesn't have a well-developed BJJ scene. Despite being at most…
Last Sunday, Copa Pódio was proof that Jiu-Jitsu goes well beyond just technique. To be champion, there's one ingredient you can't do without: heart. What…
Last Saturday in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, the draw for the group stage of the Copa Pódio Heavyweight GP was held. The Yellow Group…
With 1,200 athletes stepping onto the mats for competition, the 2012 South American Championship in Florianópolis brought some joy, adrenaline and peace to Santa Catarina,…
Rio de Janeiro native Jackson Sousa owned the brown belt division at the Brazilian No-Gi National Championship last October 27. Following his victorious weekend, the…