Worlds: Buchecha talks 11th title and Lo’s absolute victory
The uncontested biggest champion in World Championship history, Marcus Buchecha has reached a new landmark in his career at the age of 28. After tying…
Interviews
The time Graciemag interviewed Anthony Bourdain about BJJ, traveling and food
Anthony Bourdain sadly left us at the age of 61, earlier this month. Known for his antics in the kitchen and for being an avid…
Worlds: Tayane Porfírio’s goal before she hangs it up
Reigning supreme in the women's section for the second straight year, Tayane Porfírio took part in the 2018 IBJJF Worlds, which ended June 3rd, with…
Inside the mind of Xande Ribeiro
[First published in 2014.] I decided to fight the Brazilian Championship at the beginning of the month of May, as a challenge. The idea was…
Celebrating 30 years in BJJ, Roberto Godoi remembers hurdles and victories
A respected teacher and voracious competitor, with many titles conquered in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has reached the mark of three decades of a…
Thiago Gaia talks double gold at the Pan and focus on the IBJJF Worlds
Although most often our attention is turned to the adults' age group, there's no denying that the masters can be plenty competitive. At the IBJJF…
Interview with André Galvão
A BJJ star with titles in the world's biggest events, André Galvão has become a synonym of tenacity and success on the mats, in and…
Lucas Hulk, absolute champion, on strategy used at No-Gi Worlds
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa is currently the best male athlete in no-gi under the IBJJF, following six wins (with five submissions) at the No-Gi Worlds, which…
Roger Gracie guarantees: happiness is training an hour a day
The legendary Roger Gracie, 36, is satisfied with his legacy as a professional fighter and now only wants to teach in his seminars and gyms…
Interview with Marcio ‘Macarrão’ Stambowsky
"Time passes, and the young rooster grows into the tribe's strong rooster," observes Marcio “Macarrão” Stambowsky, referring to his son Neiman, who is preparing for…
Interview with absolute ADCC champion Felipe Preguiça
After the triumph of Felipe Pena, 25, in the marathon that was the 2017 ADCC Worlds' absolute division in late September in Finland, one picture…
Nicholas Meregali on debuting at black belt with a world title
Once a standout at purple and then at brown, Nicholas Meregali landed in the black belt with just about the biggest bang. In his first…