Qualified for Abu Dhabi, Caio to defend MMA belt
Undefeated in MMA, black belt Caio Magalhães is also one of the main forces in the Northeast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene. After some time away, the…
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Through to Abu Dhabi, Luiza Monteiro learning from boyfriend Lo
Luiza Monteiro has been carving out a place for herself among the big names of female Jiu-Jitsu. This year the CheckMat black belt took second…
Cara de Sapato wins tryouts, beats panic syndrome
Antonio Carlos “Cara de Sapato” was one of GRACIEMAG.com's picks to stand out at black belt this season. It's a rocky road but the CheckMat…
Sweep from spider-guard like World Pro-qualified Caio Magalhães
Qualified for the World Pro and a gold-medal winner at this year's Rio Open, Caio Magalhães has been running rampant this 2011 season. The black…
To Lo, competing a lot keeps you at the top
Leandro Lo is one of the biggest standouts of the 2011 competition season. The Cícero Costha student won the World Pro, the Brazilian Nationals, and…
Bruno Alves salutes strength of Northeast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Pernambuco rep Bruno Alves didn't have it easy at the World Pro tryouts in the northeastern Brazilian town of Natal this past weekend.…
World Pro tryouts: photos of the action in Natal
The Fabio Holanda-promoted World Pro tryouts in Natal served up two full days of action. Check out the best of what went on, in the…
World Pro: Leandro Lo weight and absolute champ in Natal
This Sunday saw the winners of the very first tryouts for the 2012 World Pro materialize, in Natal, Brazil. After qualifying for two finals on…
Purples and blues secure berths in Abu Dhabi
This Sunday in Natal the colored belts saw their champions determined. The winners of the light and heavy absolute divisions earn all-expenses-paid trips to Abu…