Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: 8 American stars that made big waves at the world championship
In a sea of Brazilians, a little more than a handful of American black belts have written their names in world championship history. The competition was…
Lana Stefanac
Remember Saulo’s great showing in 2013 and register for the 2014 Worlds Masters
The 2014 World Jiu-Jitsu Masters Championship takes place at the Long Beach Walter Pyramid, on November 1-2. The registration period closes next October 23 so…
Ten warriors we would like to see back on the mats at the 2014 Worlds Masters
The 2014 World Master Championship is still a bit far away, scheduled November 1 -2. Even so, we have put a list together of ten…
Bay area acts as hub for 120 females at 2nd Inspire All-Female Open Mat
On Saturday, March 1 the 2nd Inspire Bay Area All-Female Open Mat brought an outstanding number of females together. The leader of such a powerful…
Inspire All Female Open Mat brings together 100 women in Bay Area Sept. 14
The first edition of Inspire All Female Open Mats in the Bay Area gave Jiu-Jitsu women an opportunity to come together and build bonds…
Who’s who in the realm of the BJJ Worlds
When I decided to pull up my sleeves to produce the book “Jiu-Jitsu Worlds–A Tale in Photos,” I faced the classic challenge of choosing how to…
Pan 2013: Caio Terra e a preparação com Leandro Lo e mais uma tropa de elite
A um dia do início do Pan, o atual campeão dos galos Caio Terra não quer saber de reduzir o ritmo de treinos. O faixa-preta…
Watch Kyra Gracie on a Brazilian late-night talk show
Between jokes about the first names of Gracie-family members, Kyra, a five-time world and three-time ADCC champion, got to talking to Brazilian talk show host Jô…
Reveja Kyra Gracie contra o Gordo
Entre piadas com os nomes dos Gracie, Kyra foi recebida por Jô Soares no sofá mais famoso da TV brasileira. Na entrevista, a pentacampeã mundial…
Renato Tavares sponsors Lana Stefanac at the Worlds
Lana Stefanac was the woman at the 2009 Worlds. She dominated the female division, taking home the gold at the heavyweight division and the absolute.…
Renato Tavares sponsors Lana Stefanac at the Worlds
Lana Stefanac was the woman at the 2009 Worlds. She dominated the female division, taking home the gold at the heavyweight division and the absolute.…
Gabi Garcia: “Now I’m the target. I’m preparing myself to handle the pressure”
Gabrielle Garcia had a perfect year in 2010, winning – alongside teammate Luanna Alzuguir – her weight and the open weight divisions at the Pan…