Mario sets goals, praises Mendes, but warns: “I can be number 1”
Two-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion featherweight Mario Reis is now regarded as a veteran by the new generation coming up in competition. But the leader of…
European Open 2011
Bia wins again and gets ready to raid Europe
Following her gold medal-winning performance at the No-Gi Worlds, Beatriz Mesquita wrapped up the 2010 competition calendar atop the winners' podium yet again. Holder of…
Peinado analyzes Demian’s performance and says he in at Euro Open
For his stature and Jiu-Jitsu quality, Antonio Peinado was one of Demian Maia's trumps resulting in his win over Kendall Grove at TUF 12. The…
Malfacine ends 2010 with more gold and checks himself in… At the academy
Three-time roosterweight champion Bruno Malfacine capped off a perfect year with more gold at the World Cup Jiu-Jitsu championship in São Paulo last Sunday. In…
Langhi analyzes 2011: “The project is win everything”
Michael Langhi hasn't tasted defeat since the 2008 Worlds, when he was stopped in the semifinal against Celso Venicius, the only time in six attempts…
Satoshi celebrates 2010 and rests for new year
A Brazilian who set up residence in Japan, Roberto Satoshi has been doing a swell job in competition. The fighter dominated the brown belt division…
South American Open: Tanquinho comments on battles with Reis
Lightweight competitor Augusto Mendes (Soul Fighters) had seven matches at last weekend's South American Open. The highlight of the campaign was his two wins over…
Frazatto rejoins featherweights
Bruno Frazatto had been competing the lightweight fray, however, ever since he moved back to the division he always stood out in, the featherweight one,…
IBJJF 2011 calendar
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) released its calendar for 2011. Although some dates are yet to be confirmed, athletes can already set about preparing…
Guaranteed at South American Open, Tanquinho assesses final against Lepri
This Tuesday marks the last day of sign-ups for the South American Jiu-Jitsu Open, to take place November 20 and 21 at the São José's…
In Italy, Tererê gets students ready for Euro Open 2011
After spending ten days in the land of chocolate, Fernando Terer￪ today touched down in the land of spaghetti, on of his favorite dishes. The…
Following successful world tour, Mendes’ compete in Japan
Together or apart, Rafael and Guilherme Mendes have been around the world, whether in Panama, Morocco or the United States. On their trip, besides teaching…