Jackson Douglas, new Checkmat black-belt, takes aim at big titles in 2021
The career of the young athlete Jackson Douglas, 26, is gearing up to fly higher than ever before. Having just stepped into the elite of…
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Bruno Bastos explains difference between a good performance and a champion’s performance
Bruno Bastos has been around the block. He has decades dedicated to BJJ, present at the biggest competitions, always an example of tenacity and persistence.…
Denilson Pimenta on the job of BJJ in the U.S.: ‘improving quality of life’
Denilson Pimenta, 40, has tons of experience to share. From his tough beginnings in Rio de Janeiro, he learned to overcome obstacles as masterfully as…
The method to the madness of rolling with 2 opponents at once
There are many ways to sharpen technical ability and speed of thinking in jiu-jitsu. To Prof. Aparecido Bill, who leads Bill Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Florida,…
Pablo Mantovani’s 3 tips to give you a sharp guard in 2021
Pablo Mantovani, 26, became a guard specialist in the course of his jiu-jitsu education. With almost 17 years' experience, he has accumulated titles from the…
Esdras Jr goes over 2020 season: ‘Give it your best on your worst days’
Esdras Jr had a good year competing in 2020, despite the whole world having to come to grips with the covid-19 pandemic. The black-belt from…
Fabricio Bicudo, propagator of BJJ for self-development in U.S., on the power of competing
At 46, the instructor Fabricio “Bicudo” Medeiros is carrying on his mission of spreading BJJ through the U.S. The black-belt, who has lived in the…
Igor Paiva talks 2020 season, online teaching
Igor Paiva, 30, is living one of the best phases of his career as a BJJ athlete. In 2020 the black-belt from Soul Fighters…
Rafael Lang’s 5 tips to come back from an injury
After recovering from a serious motorcycle accident in 2013, Professor Rafael Lang, from Octagon MMA, was able to write his own story of overcoming obstacles…
Prepare this detoxing juice to make up for the holidays
The end of the year is a time of excess. But for you, athlete and BJJ lover who may have overdone it, Graciemag has…
20 years of a jiu-jitsu classic: Leo Vieira vs. Mark Kerr at ADCC 2000
To kick off the year, today we're remembering a classic that turned twenty years old not long ago: the match between the giant Mark Kerr…
Roberto Godoi wins double gold at the Master Worlds
Held last week, between the 17th and 19th of December, the IBJJF's Master Worlds welcomed a legion of experienced fighters into the Silver Spurs Arena…