20.08.2008 GRACIEMAG # 137Heroes sporting a belt around the waist 
Find out about the stories of overcoming great odds where Jiu-Jitsu is the crutch on which a new life rests
Former policeman Redley Vigio is a black-and-red belt in Jiu-Jitsu, an ordination exclusive to masters who have dedicated their entire lives to the gentle art. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Redley teaches class at his home in Rio de Janeiro to a legion of more-than-faithful students - some with over 15 years of loyalty to the master. Redley teaches from an electric wheelchair, his daily routine since 1995, when he was shot during an attempted robbery. Redley Vigio's story is one of many that GRACIEMAG put together from around the world to show the power of Jiu-Jitsu in the recovery of people who have gone through life-altering events.
After the disappointment of 2007, when he was left out of the final, Alexandre Ribeiro was back with a vengeance at the 2008 Worlds, held in Long Beach, California in June. His second absolute black belt championship over Roger Gracie crowned his dedication and effort. But that was not all. So, GRACIEMAG brought together other aces to also make it to the absolute gold to perform a checkup on Xande. They show why Saulo's brother is the best competitor of present day.
In Face to Face, we went after Romero "Jacare" Cavalvanti. With over 40 years of Jiu-Jitsu, the leader of Alliance tells of how he learned from legendary Rolls Gracie and the monster Rickson, as well as giving pointers on putting together a three-time world championship winning team.
In another report from the "10 years of the ADCC" series, Marcelo Dunlop reveals the characters who, even in 40 degrees centigrade of heat, toil handily to develop Jiu-Jitsu in the Middle East.
In Training Program, yet another example of overcoming the odds. Recovered from cancer, Gracie Barra black belt Lucio Lagarto teaches how to attack the open guard with an arsenal capable of dismantling any defense.
Reyla Gracie has been promising for many years to write the story of her father, Carlos Gracie, considered Jiu-Jitsu's patriarch. After exhaustive research, the book is ready and in book stores throughout Brazil. GRACIEMAG tells of what awaits you in this bestseller - the promise of controversy to the very end.
In the Training for Warriors section, Martin Rooney shows how change can yield benefits for athletes in challenging the mind to free the body.
In Agenda, 50-something-year-old Madonna's husband rolls around in the gi, Roberto Gordo in Right and Wrong, Managing Tip, and a black belt caretaker of Jiu-Jitsu's future.
In Opinion, commandments on how to live a healthy and active life according to Carlos Gracie.
Enjoy your reading and see you next month.
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