Milton Vieira — Carlson Gracie’s admission process
Miltinho Vieira tells how his first experience with Grandmaster Carlson Gracie went, and remembers the feeling of training for the first time at the old…
Interviews
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…
Pan champion Jéssica Flowers gearing up for Worlds, ADCC
Gracie Barra's Jéssica Oliveira Flowers' career is taking off. The 25-year-old originally from GB Amazonas has an impressive résumé, with a title in the Los…
Bia Mesquita on Five Grappling win, expectations for the Pan
Beatriz Mesquita, 25, shone last weekend in San Diego, California. In a Five Grappling event, the Gracie Humaitá fighter won her six-minute superfight with Talita…
Xande Ribeiro talks retirement, explains the concept of pressure in BJJ
Two-time absolute world champion Alexandre Ribeiro (2006/08) is still competing at the highest level. But the 36-year-old isn't getting any younger, and he acknowledges the…
Sitting champ Bia Mesquita on training with Letícia Ribeiro for the Pan
The town of Irvine, Calif., will welcome on March 15 some of the greatest BJJ fighters in the world. One of the biggest stars of…
Mackenzie Dern on challenges of training and how she overcame them
Mackenzie Dern is among today’s biggest names in BJJ, and has been serving as inspiration to many girls starting out. She’s been also doing great…
Fernando Tererê and drugs: “I thought I’d never wear a gi again”
Brazilian cable show Sensei Sportv went on air last weekend with a special episode on the moving story of Fernando Tererê, from the top of…
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…
World champion Gezary Matuda on training with mentor Anderson Silva
Three-time BJJ world champion Gezary Matuda recently helped with Anderson Silva's ground training for his bout against Derek Brunson next Saturday the 11th. Matuda, of…
Ronaldo Jacaré eyes rematch with Romero, analyzes Demian Maia’s BJJ
Set to fight Tim Boetsch at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, two-time absolute world champion Ronaldo Jacaré talked to the press this week. Just like…