Interview: Fepa Lopes on what to expect from BJJ Stars this Saturday
In addition to an electrifying GP, with eight stars in search of a prize of 100,000 reais, BJJ Stars on Saturday, October 19, will have…
Interviews
Interview: Augusto Tanquinho on how the UFC helped him claim ADCC title
GRACIEMAG tried to catch Augusto Mendes still with adrenaline rushing through his body after ADCC 2019, which ended September 29 in California, and through WhatsApp…
A broad view and hard training: Pablo Mantovani’s weapons for ADCC 2019
Pablo Mantovani, 24, is a different kind of athlete. Always committed to boosting his performance for more Jiu-Jitsu achievements, the young Atos fighter got some…
After last-minute invite, Pedro Marinho hopes to wow at ADCC 2019
Two years ago, still in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Pedro Marinho was a newcomer to the purple belt giving a hard time at training to…
Double interview: André Galvão vs. Felipe Preguiça before ADCC 2019
Ready for the superfight that promises to rock the 2019 ADCC World Championships on Sunday, September 29, the BJJ stars André Galvão (Atos) and Felipe…
2-time No-Gi Pan champion Lucas Pinheiro now eyeing gold at No-Gi Worlds
Two fights, two wins and one more gold medal on his chest. Winning titles is a routine for Lucas Pinheiro. Just in the second half…
Manuel Ribamar’s tale of redemption from ADGS Los Angeles
Manaus's Manuel Ribamar, 25, turned things around in less than two days at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles last weekend. He, who did…
Interview: Gabi Garcia wants to topple a record at this year’s ADCC
“I've never aimed for opponents; I aim for gold,” says Gabi Garcia just days before competing for the ADCC 2019 title with the new crop…
To retire with no regrets: Yuri Simões’s lesson for ADCC 2019
A champion of two ADCC divisions, Yuri Simões is now heading for his third edition of the event with the intent of making history. After…
Interview: The lessons of Master Armando Wriedt
In an interview given to Graciemag in 2014, Grandmaster Armando Wriedt (1925–2019) spoke of the essence of BJJ, recalled the day he met Helio Gracie,…
Interview: Roberto Cyborg details his wins from the IBJJF No-Gi GP
At 38, Roberto Cyborg is an undeniable force in worldwide BJJ. The ADCC's 2013 absolute champion was brought into the IBJJF's Heavyweight GP, held last…
After wins at Las Vegas Open, Lucas Pinheiro gears up for Pan and No-Gi Worlds
A flawless performance. That is how we can define Lucas Pinheiro’s run at the Las Vegas International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, an event that was…