Looking ahead: EDJ Academy and the next 10 years
For the past decade, EDJ Academy has been a foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu excellence, cultivating champions on and off the mats. Founded on the principles…
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Kaio Cesar accumulates experiencies to win three big tournaments at IBJJF in a row
Kaio Cesar does a notorious job as a competitor in the US. The athlete, that represents the big Gracie Barra team, already held five medals…
Jack Douglas talks no-gi BJJ in U.S., celebrates title: “They want a showman”
At just seven months among the sport's elite, Jack Douglas is starting to capture his first important titles. The 26-year-old athlete was the best super-heavy…
Marcelo Ribeiro, João Marcelo and the benefits of an exchange in Jiu-Jitsu
Seeking to expand the frontiers of Jiu-Jitsu and open doors to a new generation within the competitive scenario, black belt Marcelo Ribeiro, leader of RMA…
No. 1 featherweight Esdras Jr celebrates Pan title: “Surpassing my limits”
Esdras Jr is in the midst of a great phase on the competitive circuit of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). The black-belt from Ares…
Gracie Barra takes first in NAGA team ranking
The Gracie Barra school network has reason to celebrate this week, upon release of the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) rankings for 2012. Team GB…
Houston Open: the crowning of the lightweights
This past weekend was replete with Jiu-Jitsu of the highest quality in Texas, at the IBJJF Houston Open that took place at the Jerabeck Activity…
Want to compete in Jiu-Jitsu and learn? Go west, and to Chicago
Parents, professors and practitioners, it's almost time to test your Jiu-Jitsu and have some safe, clean fun at the next IBJJF tournaments on the calendar.…
MMA-fan clerk knocks out robber
A clerk at a North Carolina gold store, Derek Mothershead, 26, took a risky stance during a stick-up last Friday. An MMA fan, Mothershead threw…
Last call: put your JJ on display in Vegas, Chicago, Boston, Montreal
Anyone looking to test their technique and – who knows? – make it onto the pages of GRACIEMAG had better act quick. The deadlines to…
Following successful world tour, Mendes’ compete in Japan
Together or apart, Rafael and Guilherme Mendes have been around the world, whether in Panama, Morocco or the United States. On their trip, besides teaching…