Video: Erberth Santos’s foot lock at the BH Open final
This month Erberth Santos won quadruple gold at the Belo Horizonte Open in Brazil. To win the ultra-heavyweight division, the Almeida Jiu-Jitsu fighter faced Antônio…
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How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata without yielding the position…
Isaque Bahiense on Copa Podio title, submission of Celso Venicius
The Copa Podio Lightweight GP, held last weekend in Sao Paulo, crowned a new king of the class. Isaque Bahiense outplayed six fighters, including an…
How BJJ helps soldiers on the battlefield
To guarantee the sovereignty of their country, soldiers get trained exhaustively, whether in battle tactics or in hand-to-hand combat, and our BJJ is always part…
Mackenzie Dern on challenges of training and how she overcame them
Mackenzie Dern is among today’s biggest names in BJJ, and has been serving as inspiration to many girls starting out. She’s been also doing great…
Sex before a BJJ fight — yes or no? Helio Gracie gives the final word
On a pleasant afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, while he had lunch, a black-belt was sharing with a white-belt friend the benefits of practicing BJJ:…
Pan Kids BJJ 2017: The Ultimate Highlights
The Pan Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017 was held on Feb. 19 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. These are the highlights we…
Watch Dominyka Obelenyte’s choke in the Atlanta Open
Sitting absolute world champion Dominyka Obelenyte continues to perform at the highest level in 2017. Early this month she fought at the Atlanta Winter Open.…
Ronaldo Jacaré on why he gets punched so seldom
At 37, Ronaldo Jacaré is living the highest point in his MMA career. Nine of his last ten fights were won by him, and only…
Isaque Bahiense gunning for Leandro Lo’s throne at Copa Podio
Isaque Bahiense of Alliance has some extra motivation for Copa Podio's Lightweight GP, set to take place this Saturday in Sao Paulo. The 21-year-old wants…
Nathiely Jesus to face Tammy Griego at Fight to Win Pro 27
New BJJ star Nathiely Jesus has been turning heads with her performances on the mats. In less than six months as a black-belt, she has…
More big names registered for 2017 Pan Championship
The 2017 Pan Championship has just added more top-level black-belts to the mix. Erberth Santos, Nicholas Meregali, Isaque Bahiense, Joao Gabriel Rocha, Bruno Frazatto and…