Jiu-Jitsu for a better world
If well guided in their studies, it won't take long for practitioners to realize Jiu-Jitsu is, also, about developing a more positive view of people…
Health
“Sometimes the best treatment is a good rest”
After six months on ice due to a seriously injured pubis, Abmar Barbosa is getting ready for his competition return. Abmar shares the lessons he…
Got the flu? Subscribe to the Gracie Diet
If the flu come a-knocking, your best bet may come in the form of fruit and information. If you're skeptical, follow the simple advice of…
Jiu-Jitsu, a strong ally against depression
The Jiu-Jitsu that uplifts the public, like it did last weekend at the Worlds, can also uplift you in other ways. According to a study…
World champion to undergo surgery and won’t defend in Long Beach
Tarsis Humphreys is confident, but on a different plane. He won't make it to the 2011 Worlds, but the Alliance medium heavyweight won't be sitting…
It’s time to help Paquetá
Besides prayer and positive thinking, fans and friends of Osvaldo Paquetá, who has been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro since April, can help the master…
Paquetá in stable condition for next week’s battle
After more than fifty years of Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Oswaldo “Paquetá” da Rosa, Carlson Gracie's trusted sidekick, is ready to take on an important battle. At…
Englishman attempts to get Jiu-Jitsu into record book
Ebe Ghanshah has been teaching martial arts for 28 years and now wants to raise 5,000 pounds to help a hospital for terminally ill children…
Romano’s lectures in China a hit
GRACIEMAG columnist Alvaro Romano is schlepping the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and Ginástica Natural to the other end of the world. From April 30 to May…
Recovering Hominick watches fight for first time and comments
On Saturday, Canada's Mark Hominick stepped down out of the Octagon after five rounds with José Aldo with his good cheer intact. His face swollen…
Jiu-Jitsu combats cancer in California
Eighth-degree black belt Master Rigan Machado jumped in on Jiu-Jitsu's fight against one of the greatest ills of the century, promoting benefit competition Jiu-Jitsu vs.…
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If you practice Jiu-Jitsu, you know one of the principle lessons to heed is: always to be comfortable, maximum gain with minimum effort. For you…