In historic match, Roger Gracie takes the back and finishes Marcus Buchecha at Gracie Pro Jiu-Jitsu
Last Sunday made it to the BJJ history books. Gracie Pro, held in Rio, was the stage for the second clash between Roger Gracie and…
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5-time absolute champ Buchecha reviews Worlds campaign, reveals talk with Lo before final
Twenty-seven-year-old Marcus “Buchecha" Vinicius reached a record-setting five absolute titles in IBJJF World Championships with his campaign in the 2017 edition, which ended last Sunday.…
Video: Ronaldo Jacaré’s best submissions and KOs in the UFC
About to face another challenge in his journey toward a middleiweght title bout in the UFC, Ronaldo Jacaré has momentum on his side against Robert…
How BJJ helped João Gabriel Rocha beat cancer
João Gabriel Rocha (Soul Fighters) won the ultra-heavyweight title March 19 in Irvine, Calif. at the Pan. The 25-year-old reared by Leandro “Tatu” Escobar and…
The secret to the shoulder in the face in BJJ and MMA, with Ronaldo Jacaré and Rodolfo Vieira
Graciemag was fortunate enough to witness recently a meetup between Ronaldo Jacaré and Rodolfo Vieira, two BJJ giants who have successfully migrated to MMA. The…
Kron Gracie’s 10 tips for white-belts
A son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, Kron learned a lot from Dad before becoming one of the big names in the family. An ADCC…
How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata without yielding the position…
Sex before a BJJ fight — yes or no? Helio Gracie gives the final word
On a pleasant afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, while he had lunch, a black-belt was sharing with a white-belt friend the benefits of practicing BJJ:…
Ronaldo Jacaré on why he gets punched so seldom
At 37, Ronaldo Jacaré is living the highest point in his MMA career. Nine of his last ten fights were won by him, and only…
Demian Maia on who taught him well-rounded BJJ, and how important it is to pass knowledge on
Demian Maia is a born competitor, but the ADCC champion also enjoys teaching. Professor Maia, nowadays a UFC fighter, tries to balance his training and…
Rickson Gracie: The toughest belt to get in BJJ
A BJJ coral-belt and legend both in the gi and in MMA, Rickson Gracie is what you would safely call an authority. With numerous titles…
Training, nutrition and rest: 6 tips to get more out of your training
*The title above reflects my simple concept for a fighter's productivity. If you follow the three items in the sequence I write them in, your…