3 exercises to get you going again after a Christmas feast
We are all human, and even the most disciplined among us should let loose once in a while. And if you're going to find an…
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Want to start practicing Jiu-Jitsu but afraid of getting hurt? Read this
Many have heard of the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu, know the moves from TV, understand that it’s a great workout and a way to make new…
What’s the Absolute Blue Belt Champ Got that Others Don’t?
A student of Jair Lourenço at Kimura/Nova União academy, Horlando Monteiro, 18, was the number 1 blue belt at the 2013 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship,…
Invite the Women in your Life to Train in Jiu-Jitsu, While Staying Gentle
Anyone who reads GRACIEMAG and knows what’s up hasn’t a doubt in their mind: judo star Ronda Rousey’s arrival in the UFC isn’t just part…
Paulo Miyao comments on first black belt title
A competition standout ever since he was a purple belt, Paulo Miyao, 21, was recently promoted to brown belt, and already met with success last…
Watch two more WPJJC – Natal Trials finals
This past weekend in Natal, the capital of the Northeast Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, 13 aces from the top of the current…
In Brazil, Jiu-Jitsu against bullying joins school curriculum
Ronaldo Aoqui, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt who teaches at Gracie Humaitá academy in the Northeastern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, wrote in to…
Coach guarantees: “Renan has a lot of BJJ to show in the UFC”
Renan Barão won the UFC interim bantamweight belt in the main event at UFC 149 last July. In doing so, the black belt in Jiu-Jitsu…
Renan “Barão” awarded plaque by governor of home state
The first-ever UFC champion from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, Renan “Barão” was received by the governor, Rosalba Ciarlini, for an official…
Formiga gets quick finish in Natal
A good-sized crowd turned up at Natal, Brazil's SESI gymnasium for the inaugural Fort MMA event. Headlining the nine-fight card, team Nova União flyweight Jussier…
Formiga to fight aiming at UFC flyweight division
The fledgling Fort MMA promotion kicks off activities this Thursday in the Brazilian city of Natal. The main event on the inaugural, nine-fight card has…
World Pro: Leandro Lo weight and absolute champ in Natal
This Sunday saw the winners of the very first tryouts for the 2012 World Pro materialize, in Natal, Brazil. After qualifying for two finals on…