Insight into the Marcelo Garcia brown belt dream team: history, techniques, discussion
At Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York City, there is a team of athletes who have been sweeping tournaments. They came on the rise last…
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BJJ after 30: readers share why they started and what benefits they get from training
There's no right age to start training Jiu-Jitsu. Doesn't matter if you are a 5 years old child or already over 60, the gentle art…
Jared Weiner shares his story of why we must be more aware of head injuries
Sometimes when training Jiu-Jitsu, there are injuries. Much like any other physical activity, there is always the potential injury and with one black belt, he…
LIFESTYLE: Lucas Lepri reveals the diet secrets of a world champion
Lucas Lepri conquered in 2014 his second World Jiu-Jitsu Championship tittle after winning five matches in his weight division. In the final match, the…
Renzo analyzes rematch with Sakuraba and explains why he is proud of his defeat to the rival
Age means nothing to Renzo Gracie. "If you have 20 years old but stops training Jiu-Jitsu, it doesn’t work for you. However, if you train…
Tough enough? How about a game of Kabaddi?
Meet Kabaddi, a 4,000-year-old sport from Southeastern Asia. Very popular in the Punjab region between India and Pakistan, it's a game of territory where the…
GRACIE DIET: The juice that stops muscle cramps in Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu requires healthy muscles. If you are training tonight, we recommend a juice that relieves cramps and protects against muscle fatigues. The ingredients are rich…
Cornelius on Copa Podio punishing lapel guards: ‘Those who can’t change their minds can’t change anything’
Keenan Cornelius didn't avoid the issue and addressed the announcement by Copa Podio to penalyze the use of the lapel guard in its upcoming middleweight…
To drill or not to drill? Kit Dale vs. Gianni Grippo in a technical match over the best training methods
There has always been a debate about how to organize a Jiu-Jitsu class, what the best cross-training is, or how much time to spend on…
Exclusive video: Bernardo Faria shows two drills for entering deep half guard
Bernardo Faria is known for his deep half guard-- it's the position he used to earn three black belt world titles. While teaching in New…
Video: Remember Royce Gracie vs Kimo Leopoldo in the epic battle of UFC 3
Back during the times of the gray octagon and few rules, Royce Gracie made his entrance with the traditional "Gracie train" to face the gigantic…
Ten questions the 2014 Worlds have answered
First we asked the questions and last weekend the best Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world answered them, one by one. That's why we come back…