Lightweight Esdras wins no-gi absolute, eyes IBJJF rankings for the year
Esdras Júnior has been enjoying some success in jiu-jitsu. At the end of March, in Dallas, TX, the black-belt proved himself above his competition in…
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From Caxias to California: Brazilian black-belt breaks barriers to live off BJJ
Until he was able to stabilize his life financially through BJJ, Gustavo Andrade had no easy times. Born in Duque de Caxias, a municipality in…
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…
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…
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…