Fabio Leandro on a mission to change lives at Alliance Venice in Florida
Jiu-Jitsu black belt trained at Alliance Rio, under the command of Professor Gigi Paiva, Fabio Leandro studied gentle art for years until he formed Alliance…
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From kids to masters, SHBJJ and the mission to change jiu-jitsu in China
Continuing with the plan to take Jiu-Jitsu to all parts of the world, our GMI SHBJJ in Hong Kong intends to revolutionize the local scenario…
10 tips to have the best time possible on your next BJJ trip
While packing and planning for any trip can be a feat, accurately preparing for a trip that involves training or competing may differ your plans.…
From Rio to Hawaii: Get to know Patrick Almeida and his story of love for BJJ
From a childhood in Campo Grande, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, to teach classes in Russia and continue with intense competition training in Hawaii.…
100 things you should do before becoming a black-belt
With a gi, a can of spray paint and an idea in mind, the GRACIEMAG team put together one of the best-selling issues in the…
Roger Gracie and the trick to not lose the armbar from closed guard
Roger Gracie was in Rio de Janeiro recently to wow the crowd at Gracie Pro and teach the world the value of the basics. The…
Watch the special BJJ fight between José Aldo and Jonathan Pitbull
This Sunday was a special day for two BJJ atletes. José Aldo Jr., a Nova União black-belt and former UFC champion, was invited to do…
What is the worst fear for a BJJ practitioner to have?
When was the last time you did something for the first time? If you have never experienced the unmatched feeling of putting on a gi…
Technique, rescue and superstition: the BJJ belt’s myriad uses
What does the belt mean to you? A band used to tie your gi and whose color indicates how far you've come? A piece of…
Lovato, Guto Campos shine with double gold at World Master Championship
The year's biggest gathering of BJJ veterans has begun. The 2017 World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship started this week in Las Vegas, and this Thursday…
João Miyao’s incessant shifting vs. Alexis Barragan at the Chicago Open
Cícero Costha representative João Miyao continues to wow audiences with his loose BJJ game, whether in gi or no-gi. One example of this happened at…
Video: Cláudia do Val’s decisive RNC at the Vitória Open
Cláudia do Val recently added more gold to her prolific season -- this time at the Vitória No-Gi Open, in Brazil. A sitting IBJJF no-gi…