After injury at the 2015 Worlds, Marcus Buchecha to go through surgery on left knee
Marcus Buchecha is out of combat for the rest of the 2015 season. The three-time black belt open class champion will go under surgery on…
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Watch Rafael Lovato Jr. competing at the Curitiba Open
Rafael Lovato Jr. ended a 9-month hiatus due to a tendon tear on his right shoulder. He competed this weekend at the Curitiba Open, in…
Register to compete at the Mass BJJ State championship next June 28
If you are into BJJ and lives in New England, you have a great option to compete next June 28, on Milford, MA. The 2015…
Curitiba Open: Lovato Jr. returns to competitions with three golds and a silver medal; other results
The IBJJF held its first Curitiba Open this weekend in Brazil. The event had both gi and no-gi divisions. Rafael Lovato Jr. travelled all the…
Bernardo Faria and the lessons of a double gold campaign at the 2015 Worlds
Bernardo Faria finally made it to the top of the competition food chain with the black belt open class gold medal at the 2015 Worlds.…
IBJJF announces BJJ Pro in Santa Cruz, CA, next August 29
The IBJJF is always expanding its roster of tournaments for the pleasure of the Jiu-Jitsu community. Northern California just got some great news with the…
Rafael Mendes and the fifth world title: “Every year that passes, my Jiu-Jitsu is more efficient!”
Rafael Mendes had a whole week to think about what he did at the 2015 Worlds. Now the only five-time champion at the featherweight division,…
Don’t forget to register for the Kids World championship gi and no-gi event on July 25
If you are Jiu-Jitsu competitor from 4 to 17 years old, you can register for the 2015 Kids World Gi and No-Gi championbship. The event…
IBJJF clarifies doubts regarding anti-doping test process at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
A series of doubts within the Jiu-Jitsu community have surfaced recently regarding the anti-doping test process at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. GRACIEMAG asked three questions…
2015 Worlds: there was life before the finals and we have the pictures to prove it
Of course the main spotlight shines on the black belt finals, but the Sunday of the 2015 Worlds had many more thrilling matches before the…
Mundial 2015: após perder 35kg, Gabriel Lucas ganha o mundo – e um apelido novo
Que Gabriel “Fedor” Lucas era determinado, o leitor do GRACIEMAG.com já sabia. O atleta capixaba da Checkmat decidiu, quando era faixa-roxa, baixar um “pouquinho” dos…
Mundial 2015: Xande Ribeiro e o dia seguinte do hepta
Aos 34 anos, Xande Ribeiro chegou para se pesar na manhã de sábado com o kimono estalando de novo e o brilho contagiante no olhar…