Women’s competitions then and now — Ana Laura Cordeiro weighs in
In 2009, Gracie Barra brown belt Ana Laura Cordeiro won the then combined female brown/black belt division at the Pan American Championship. By then she…
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Couples who practice BJJ together win more medals
As Grandmaster Helio Gracie used to always say, “Jiu-Jitsu was made especially for the weak, for women and children.” Therefore couples who train together aren’t…
Royler Gracie leads his Gracie Humaita team to 2012 Worlds
At the Gracie Humaita Del Mar, California location run by black belt João Faria, a very focused Royler Gracie walks into the academy to lead…
Penny Thomas visits Renzo Gracie Cape Town
GMA member school Renzo Gracie Cape Town will have a very special visitor next September 17th. Black belt world champion Penny Thomas will be in…
Ten minutes that made Talita’s dreams come true
Around the pyramid at CSU Long Beach, whisperings of, “Who’s that girl?” could be heard while Talita Nogueira of Ryan Gracie was competing against Penny…
Gabi and World Pro: “I took more risks, I think it was my best championship”
Gabrielle Garcia, 25, added another honor to her numerous Jiu-Jitsu accolades. Two-time World Pro champ? That too, but not just that. “I'm the first woman…
Gabi and Luanna keep up pace to face Penny and Bia
The World Pro female division's finals have also materialized, in Abu Dhabi. Gabi Garcia beat three opponents and will next face Penny Thomas in the…
Jiu-Jitsu wizards promise major action in San Diego
The GRACIEMAG.com team is already in California, where all's set for the World Pro tryouts in San Diego. The event organized by black belt Fernando…
André Galvão to fight in San Diego; sign-ups end today
This Monday the 28th is the final day to sign up for the World Pro Trials in San Diego. Among the many mat wizards confirmed…
No-Gi Worlds through John Lamonica’s lens
Our photographer John Lamonica is a lover of good food and great fights. Hence he was at the CSU Long Beach pyramid and caught some…
2010 No Gi Worlds Black Belt results from A-Z
Men’s Adult Black Belt Division Roosterweight: Brandon Mullins from Gracie Barra defeated Joseph Capizzi from Renzo Gracie in the final on points, 5-0. Mullins closed…
In detail and in gi, MMA’s submission of the year
Learn the most disconcerting submission in MMA last year now in the gi, taught by Tony Imada and Penny Thomas.