GM #216: The survival guide to becoming a black belt
In another awesome issue, GRACIEMAG breaks down the secrets to a successful journey in Jiu-Jitsu. Learn how to jump over the hurdles life puts in…
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Do tournament titles determine promotions? Top athletes/instructors tell all
There is a common belief that if you compete regularly, you will be promoted sooner than those who only train recreationally. Every professor is different…
Train with Europe’s most dedicated female grapplers in Copenhagen March 28-30
Both Shanti Abelha and Ida Hansson are active black belt competitors from Denmark who have won and medaled at the most prestigious Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. On…
Munich Open: Mauricio Lima, Ida Hansson win absolute; GB teams champion
The Saturday was all about Jiu-Jitsu in Munich, Germany. The 2014 Munich International Open gathered hundreds of athletes at the EVS Munchen gymnasium. In the…
ADCC 2013: Kyra Gracie and Hannette Staack out, Ida Hansson in
The current -60kg women’s champion of the ADCC, Kyra Gracie, has confirmed she will not be taking part in this year’s edition of the event in…
2013 Worlds: Female black belt finals set for Sunday
The finals of the 2013 World Championship for the females start Sunday, June 2 at the Long Beach Walter Pyramid. Saturday began the process…
2013 Worlds: Black belt female open weight division déjà vu with Gabi and Bia
The 2013 World Championship day three is underway with the black belt female open weight division finished for the day. The matches started and…
Swedish WPJJC Trials: Another Brown Belt Comes up Spades
Tryouts for the WPJJC are going down all over the world. Last Sunday it was Sweden's turn to hold qualifiers. In the nation's capital of…
Euro champ Michelle Nicolini: absolute gold shouldn’t overshadow mistakes
The black belt Michelle Nicolini (CheckMat) won the women's absolute division at the IBJJF European Championship this past weekend, outdoing two opponents. In her first…
Rodolfo rules in Lisbon; check out who won and photos
This Sunday the 29th marks the completion of the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012 in Lisbon, Portugal. GRACIEMAG.com was on the scene and witnessed Rodolfo Vieira…
European Open: female absolute shutout
CheckMat dominated the female absolute, with Michelle Nicolini and Ida Hansson capturing the crown together. The current featherweight champion of the world, Nicolini, subbed Monica…
Hannette unafraid of Gabi: “I like playing guard against heavier girls”
Hannette Staack is one of the greatest medal collectors there is in female Jiu-Jitsu, but she's still pursuing further challenges. She's now readying her guns…