Royce Gracie is a blue-belt
Check out our video featuring Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie. Master Royce told us about why he doesn’t wear a black belt and why belt promotions…
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Interview: Rodolfo Vieira talks UFC debut and the shirt that never leaves his side
About to make his debut in the UFC in Montevideo, Uruguay, Rodolfo Vieira is riding the momentum of his undefeated five-win record -- and carrying…
A private lesson with Carlos Gracie Jr.
[First published in 2013. Scroll down for plain text.] ===== Text: Raphael Nogueira / Photos: Gustavo Aragão Cover Private lesson with Carlos Gracie Jr. Definitive…
Remember Ronaldo Jacaré vs. Lucio Lagarto, from the 2003 Worlds
Ronaldo Jacaré, the UFC star, was molded by BJJ from his days as a white-belt, when he was training in Manaus. The thin boy began…
Roger Gracie explains the effectiveness of his BJJ: a progressive game, focus, great rivals
"Everyone has their story, their moment. You shouldn't diminish or enhance anybody's story," said a shy, but always accurate, Roger Gracie in a conversation with…
Interview: Mario Reis teaches how to motivate BJJ champions
Considered to be one of the best coaches in BJJ worldwide, Mario Reis details, in the following interview, how he thinks and works with his…
Philosophy and technique, with John Danaher
[First published in 2008. Scroll down for plain text.] A visit to Renzo Gracie’s academy means, almost certainly, meeting the character in this profile.…
A champion’s mind: Gezary Matuda’s lessons for you to win in BJJ
Although it may not look that way to you, Gezary Matuda is 35 years old. Yes, 35, the typical age of a fighter in the…
Xande Ribeiro on building one of the best guard systems in history
[First published in 2016. A companion to this piece. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] The main subject of this issue, Xande Ribeiro…
Kron Gracie’s diet to shine in BJJ and in the UFC
With unforgettable triumphs in IBJJF World Championships and the ADCC, Kron Gracie set out to soar in MMA as well, and after shining in Japan,…
Training for Warriors: How to gain new strength from the old school
[First published in 2008. Scroll down for plain text. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] In training and in life, when…
Mikey Musumeci reveals his pact with Bruno Malfacine prior to the 2019 Worlds
With three world titles across two weight divisions, Mikey Musumeci this year put his name side by side with the likes of Leandro Lo, Saulo…