Joao Cizeski: building champions and transforming lives beyond the mats
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Joao Cizeski, a seasoned competitor and instructor whose career embodies the essence of the 'Gentle Art.' With…
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Jeferson Guaresi, star of the new generation, talks No-Gi Worlds title
At 23 years of age, Jeferson Guaresi is one of the strongest athletes from the new generation of Jiu-Jitsu. The black-belt from Unity Jiu-Jitsu proved…
Marco Réss’s lessons from his path in Jiu-Jitsu
Text: Marco Réss I started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1991, in São Paulo, with the late Marcelo Behring. What piqued my interest was an MMA event…
10 things people will learn about the gentle art watching Jiu-Jitsu vs. the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyyp7uVmiA Director Dan Lewis just released the feature film Jiu-Jitsu vs. the World on youtube. In 95 minutes, the documentary aims to explain the Jiu-Jitsu…
Haueter, Abeyta Jr. to launch BJJ inspired art exhibition in Singapore
Dirty Dozen black belt Chris Haueter and Global Influence Tactician Robert Abeyta Jr. have banded together to put together the Tactics & Techniques MMXVI art exhibition in…
Watch: Helio Gracie fought Masahiko Kimura in Rio de Janeiro 64 years ago on Oct. 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gErppdxesiw On October 23, 1951, Helio Gracie fought Masahiko Kimura at the Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Helio eventually lost to the…
Into the Void: watch a highlights video of the night the gentle art turned into just art
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyIUp38-vrM Jiu-Jitsu is called the Gentle Art and on April 25 that term was more fitting then ever. Into the Void is an art exhibit…
2015 Worlds: one month before action, a few questions for you to think about while you register
The 2015 World Jiu-Jitsu championship is one month away. Scheduled May 27-31, the most important gentle art competition of the calendar should be the stage…
London Open: Jackson Sousa wins absolute gold; other results
The 2015 London Winter Open took place this Saturday, Feb 21. Checkmat's Jackson Sousa claimed the adult male open class gold medal to become the…
Know a little more about Hannette Staack on her birthday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVxz2HD-ymI Hannette Staack turned 36 years old this Saturday, Feb. 7. Here's a video for you to know a little more about the eight-time world…
European 2015: Gabi Garcia talks 100% of submissions, invincibility and great shape
Gabrielle Garcia, black belt 29, had a 2015 European Championship of her dreams in Lisbon, last January 24-25th. The athlete who once cried for being…
What was the best Jiu-Jitsu match of 2014? Here’s our top ten!
What was the best Jiu-Jitsu match of 2014? Can you tell us? We have selected 10 of the greatest so you can watch them again…