Inside Claudio França’s US Open
Our GMA in California Claudio França is putting together another tournament in the city of Santa Cruz, where he chose to make his home years…
US Open 2011
Check out photos from US Open 16 and complete results
The most traditional event in the USA, the US Open 2011 gathered 922 athletes last weekend in San Jose, California. Check out some of the…
Carlos Diego comments on thrilling US Open final and sets sights on No-Gi Worlds
Last weekend, US Open 2011 ended in an awe-inspiring battle in the final of the absolute black belt division. On one side, heavyweight champion Diego…
Ralph Gracie academy wins US Open 16
Check out the team results from US Open 2011, where 922 competitors gathered last weekend in California. In the adult division, Ralph Gracie academy took…
US Open: Diego Nosferatu beats Carlos Diego in absolute
The 16th US Open event ended this Sunday in San Jose, California, and a new black belt absolute champion took front and center. Diego “Nosferatu”…
Check out photos of day one at US Open
Saturday marked day one of the two-day US Open championship, an event promoted by our GMA Claudio França in San Jose, California. GRACIEMAG.com photographer Dan…
US Open going down today
This Saturday, the16th installment of the US Open will take place in San Jose, California, with white to black belts taking to the mats. Check…
Check out the brackets for the US Open
Nearly everything is in place for the 16th installment of the US Open, this Saturday in San Jose, California. Check out the timetable for the…
Last call for US Open 16 in San Jose, California
Add NewPanorama at US Open 15 last year in Santa Cruz. This year Claudio França's tournament is moving to San Jose. Publicity photo. With sign-ups…
US Open 2011: deadline this Monday
So far, the adult division features black belts Diego Herzog (Gracie Floripa), Carlos Diego (Arsenal JJ), Augusto Tanquinho, Theodoro Canal e Carlos Melo (Coalition 95),…
Build-up to ADCC and US Open: the best of Tanquinho
Before heading to training today, get motivated by the motion of Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes, a little guy with big moves. Tanquinho will be seeing action…
Red belt and Formiga guaranteed at US Open in San Jose
The US Open Jiu-Jitsu championship will only happen in October, but the athletes are already setting their schedules (and training) to put on a…