Find out who can claim to be 2012 BJJ champ of Brazil so far
The 2012 installment of the Brazilian National Championship, one of the gentle-art tournaments dating back the farthest, has already crowned up-and-coming talent over the first…
Rodrigo Mendes
Ceará Open absolute champ shares secret to winning kneebar
The garb typical of the Brazilian state of Ceará is increasingly becoming the gi. One would have that impression if they wandered into the Marista…
Marcelo Ribeiro seminar at GB Delray Beach
GMA member Rodrigo Mendes scheduled a special class in Florida. The leader of Gracie Barra Delray Beach will welcome fellow black belt Marcelo Ribeiro. The…
Rodrigo Mendes celebrates return with medals
GMA member Rodrigo Mendes had some tough times recently. He was away from Jiu-Jitsu competitions for three years, due to injuries: “My last fight was…
You need to control your opponent to finish him
“Don't put your cart in front of your oxen,” as they say in Brazil. First comes control. Then comes offense and the submission. Review the…
Graduation day at RMBJJ
Our GMA Rodrigo Mendes had a graduation ceremony last week. Over 70 students showed up for the celebration. Yhe evening featured some skill displays from…
It’s Potluck Party time*
Do you know what a Potluck Party is? If you live in the USA, you probably do. But for those who don’t know, we explain.…