João Gabriel Rocha wins double gold at the American Nationals
Held last weekend, the IBJJF's American Nationals gathered some of the best U.S.-based fighters in another welcome sign of the gradual resumption of the competition…
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No-Gi Pan: Check out the final results
Held at the Georgia International Convention Center, the 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pan had its champions emerge last Sunday, with some well-known names prevailing. The standout…
How to win jiu-jitsu medals — lots of them
We all know that nothing in life is guaranteed, but there remains one simple fact; there is a world, and we live in that world…
CBJJ confirms its first event of the semester, in Rio de Janeiro
Following the worldwide trend of carefully resuming sporting activities, the CBJJ is back on the competitive circuit. The South-American Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a traditionally big event…
IBJJF cancels 2020 Worlds due to the pandemic
Even with all the effort and planning to avoid a lost year, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has now made it official: There will…
Cat movement-inspired jiu-jitsu, by Bruno Ramos
[First published in 2013.] One of the winners of the Natal trials for the 2013 Abu Dhabis, black-belt Bruno Ramos wants to keep up the…
IBJJF plans to host Worlds in Dec., confirms rule changes allowing heel hooks
Huge changes and last-minute announcements were brought to light this Wednesday in an official statement by the IBJJF. In it, the federation said the BJJ…
Christian Uflacker teaches a shoulder lock from side control
Christian Uflacker is among the most sought-after jiu-jitsu teachers in the United States. If you don't know why, you can find out with the following…
Carina Santi’s hand triangle from the ’18 Brazilian No-Gi Nationals
Fighting at the 2018 No-Gi Brazilian Nationals in Rio, Carina Santi rose above her peers. The G13 BJJ representative took gold in the heavyweight division…
The art of motivating fighters of all ages, with Rodrigo Antunes (Alliance)
Text: Rodrigo Antunes The more difficult, for me the more interesting. I hate that comfort zone. I am restless, but not inconsequential. Always be careful…
Set to fight at BJJ Stars IV, Bia Mesquita reveals her secret to passing guard
After winning many titles with her unpredictable guard, the black-belt Bia Mesquita has more recently begun using her top game a lot more, becoming a…
Use that collar for the choke like Rigan does
Watch out for that lapel! Rigan Machado’s in the house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6BPmtwKESM