Forrest Griffin promoted to black belt by Drysdale
The UFC has a new Jiu-Jitsu black belt in its ranks. Former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin (17w, 6l) was promoted to the highest rank…
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A day of black belts’ favorite techniques
Energies replenished following a surf trip to El Salvador, Claudio França had even more to be pleased upon his return to California. At the No-Gi…
Bruce Lee was wrong
One time someone asked Bruce Lee about the importance of the black belt. The actor and kung fu master replied that it is nothing more…
From the ICU to the winners’ podium
Black belt teacher at Brazil 021 Carlos Henrique Rosa, 38, lived through one of those moments that make one review their life, value each moment with one’s family and strengthen one’s beliefs. Even his faith in Jiu-Jitsu...
Absolute champion of Asia celebrates, but doesn’t reveal “family secret”
A well-known competitor and trainer in Japan, the half-Brazilian, half-Japanese Marcos Souza is not an illustrious unknown to readers. The son of Master Adilson Souza,…
From the treasure chest: Rilion’s angle on the guard
"The guard is the salvation of the weak," said Rilion Gracie in a GRACIEMAG interview in February 2009. Well today, after wins from stars Fabricio Werdum (in Strikeforce) and Anderson Silva (in the UFC), everyone seems to understand a little better just how important Jiu-Jitsu's leg game is in a fight situations.
Another Black belt in Arizona
After GMA Ryan Beauregard, another athlete has obtained the black belt degree in Arizona. Bob Merriman has won the 4th Arizona State Championship and received…