The evolution of BJJ in Italy, by Dario Bacci
A revealing conversation with black belt Dario Bacci, president of the Unione Italiana Jiu-Jitsu, the strong arm of the IBJJF in the land of the…
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Ocean BJJ incredible lineup
The first ever Ocean BJJ Final is coming on September 21st and the promotion has just finished announcing an incredible lineup for the tournament. They’ve…
Italian BJJ Open and Jiu-Jitsu Expo: celebration of Jiu-Jitsu in Italy
From May 24th to 26th, 2024, the Mandela Forum in Florence will become pulsating heart of Italian Jiu-Jitsu, hosting the highly anticipated 2024 edition of…
Ivan Rocha and the details of the international title that marked his career
Black belt Ivan Rocha has built a consolidated work in Europe and has worked both as a competitor and in the training of Jiu-Jitsu athletes.…
Rome Open, Euro No-Gi: sign up now and plan a great weekend in Italy
International chef and TV show host Andrew Zimern has five tips for things you must do while in Rome, Italy. You can watch the video…
From judoka to Jiu-Jitsu champion, Italy’s Bruno Ivan Tomasetti sets sights on Worlds
Text by Oliver Geddes: It would be unfair to describe his clean sweep of the brown belt weight and absolute at the Rome International Open…
Video: Alan Finfou’s final match for double gold at the IBJJF Rome Open
Alan do Nascimento or "Finfou" as he is commonly known represented his team of Checkmat well over the past weekend at the IBJJF Rome Open…
Last hours to register for the IBJJF Rome Open and European No-Gi Open April 4-5!
The IBJJF will be in Rome, Italy for the Rome Open and the European No-Gi Championship on April 4 and 5. The capacity is almost…
Watch Igor Gracie compete at the 2013 Euro No-Gi
On last June 30, Igor Gracie shone at the European Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi, in Rome, winning the absolute master. In the final match, Igor beat Jason…
Watch the best moments of the European No-Gi in Rome
Watch a highlight video for the IBJJF European No-Gi Championship that happened June 30 in Rome, Italy. The athlete list included names like Caio Terra,…
Photo Gallery: the best images of the 2013 Rome Open and the 2013 Euro No-Gi
It took a while, but they are finally here. Photographer Jesper Aggergaard has sent us 27 images of the best that took place last weekend…
With three gold medals around his neck, Ricardo Evangelista dreams of ADCC
The first ever absolute champion of the IBJJF Rome Open, Ricardo Evangelista (GFTeam) also won the ultra-heavyweight last Saturday in the Italian capital. In…