Jéssica Caroline, who won it all in 2019, sets goal: “gold at the Worlds as a black-belt”
As a brown-belt, in 2019, Jéssica Caroline had her best moment when she topped off a strong phase with titles in the IBJJF's Pan and…
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Jeferson Guaresi, star of the new generation, talks No-Gi Worlds title
At 23 years of age, Jeferson Guaresi is one of the strongest athletes from the new generation of Jiu-Jitsu. The black-belt from Unity Jiu-Jitsu proved…
With fight scheduled, Bibiano visits Manaus and says: “in contact with my roots”
Bibiano Fernandes, 41, has an appointment under One Championship for December 5. The bantamweight champion will be defending his belt against John Lineker, who has…
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…
Henrique Saraiva’s learning experience from his return to training in Ireland
"Sit down. Be humble". With this mantra on the wall, Professor Henrique Saraiva resumed Jiu-Jitsu classes at his schools in Ireland in September, after more…
Roberto Godoi recalls his mishaps and victories in Jiu-Jitsu
A respected teacher and fierce competitor, with countless titles in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has already accumulated more than three decades of a firm…
Ivan Rocha and his mission to build a better world through Jiu-Jitsu
“With love, focus and discipline, no goal is impossible and no objective is unattainable” teaches Ivan Rocha, renowned teacher on the Jiu-Jitsu world scenario. Known…
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…
Grand Slam champion in Russia, Pablo says maturity allowed him to win: “I lost my fear of making mistakes”
After succeeding in structuring his personal life in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, Pablo Mantovani resumed doing what he has always done well: competing. A…
Nathalia Chantre: “Nutritional monitoring can put you at the top of Jiu-Jitsu”
The type of work done by Nathalia Chantre, 31, is a key part of the process of professionalization of BJJ as a sport. Playing a…
Pedro Lott talks BJJ in Canada, growth of team Carlson Gracie
Team Carlson Gracie is assembling, again, a strong competition squad for Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around the world. Currently a resident of Canada, Pedro Lott is a…