Remember Helio Gracie through historic images and 10 lessons
On October 1st, Helio Gracie would have turned 103 years old. He was born in 1903 and died in 2009, but his legacy remains alive…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Video: Marcelo Garcia training with Dominyka Obelenyte
Five world titles and four ADCC titles. Marcelinho Garcia's résumé speaks for itself. The black-belt under Fabio Gurgel is among the greatest competitors ever and…
BJJ champion and UFC veteran Gabriel Napão announces retirement
After 13 years fighting MMA, 11 of which in the UFC, Gabriel “Napão” Gonzaga is ready to move on from the sport, at least as…
Leo Leite remembers 1999 world title, teaches WC-winning guard pass
Leo Leite started his martial arts career in judo, where he is a black-belt. He was the judoka who most successfully made the transition to…
Dillon Danis to take on Jakson Souza at Polaris 4 Oct. 29
Fight Announcement! We have a new opponent for Dillon Danis. Checkmat standout Jackson Sousa steps in to fight Dillon Danis in a no gi bout…
José Aldo announces retirement, asks to be released from UFC regardless of money: “I will not sell myself”
Former featherweight title holder of the UFC and WEC, and current interim UFC champion, José Aldo no longer wants to be a part of the…
Exclusive: Talita “Treta” Nogueira will battle Marloes Coenen aiming at Bellator belt
Black-belt BJJ world champ Talita “Treta” Nogueira is ready to soar higher in MMA. Undefeated after 6 bouts, the athlete, who remains active in BJJ…
Gabi Garcia uses BJJ, finishes via americana at Rizin FF
Multiple-time BJJ black-belt champion Gabrielle Garcia now tries to retrace her steps in MMA. At Rizin last Sunday the 25th, she opened the show at…
Kron Gracie and his victorious rear naked choke in the main event of Rizin FF
The Rizin Fighting Federation, an event coming from the extinct Pride, again packed the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with incredible MMA fights. On…
Keenan Cornelius teaches 4 tricks to finishing via armbar
Atos Jiu-Jitsu black-belt Keenan Cornelius discusses arm attack concepts, shows the most common mistakes and teaches 4 tricks that top black-belts use to submit opponents…
5 fundamentals for eating right, and how to not get swept in Jiu-Jitsu
By Luca Atalla Because people know nutrition is one of my chief concerns, I receive tons of email, Facebook messages and tweets asking about my…
Learn from Serginho Moraes how to apply a leg lock from deep half-guard
Three-time world champion Sergio Moraes was one of a great competitors in his generation. Today, the black belt from Alliance is a UFC fighter and…