Denilson Pimenta on the job of BJJ in the U.S.: ‘improving quality of life’
Denilson Pimenta, 40, has tons of experience to share. From his tough beginnings in Rio de Janeiro, he learned to overcome obstacles as masterfully as…
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Pablo Mantovani’s 3 tips to give you a sharp guard in 2021
Pablo Mantovani, 26, became a guard specialist in the course of his jiu-jitsu education. With almost 17 years' experience, he has accumulated titles from the…
Esdras Jr goes over 2020 season: ‘Give it your best on your worst days’
Esdras Jr had a good year competing in 2020, despite the whole world having to come to grips with the covid-19 pandemic. The black-belt from…
Fabricio Bicudo, propagator of BJJ for self-development in U.S., on the power of competing
At 46, the instructor Fabricio “Bicudo” Medeiros is carrying on his mission of spreading BJJ through the U.S. The black-belt, who has lived in the…
AJP Tour season brings events in Brazil, Ukraine, Australia, Russia in coming weeks
The 2020/2021 season of the AJP tour is heating up again. The coming weeks will feature several events in several cities all over the world.…
ADGS Moscow: one month away from the show, stars line up to compete in Russia
We are one month away from the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Moscow, the third stop in the 2020/2021 season. After two hugely successful events in…
Roberto Godoi wins double gold at the Master Worlds
Held last week, between the 17th and 19th of December, the IBJJF's Master Worlds welcomed a legion of experienced fighters into the Silver Spurs Arena…
Gregor Gracie wins the absolute on day 1 of IBJJF Master Worlds
The IBJJF's Master Worlds, the year's biggest BJJ event, already has its first batch of champions, crowned last Thursday. Among the standout moments, we had…
2020 South American: Gabi Pessanha, Jaime Canuto win double gold
Masks, alcohol gel and strict access protocols ensured the CBJJ staff with the necessary requirements to safely hold its first tournament in Brazil during the…
João Gabriel Rocha wins double gold at the American Nationals
Held last weekend, the IBJJF's American Nationals gathered some of the best U.S.-based fighters in another welcome sign of the gradual resumption of the competition…
ADGS Rio: 1st-time winners, returning champions rule the show on Sunday
Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had all the ingredients Jiu Jitsu fans love. High level matches, thrills from beginning to end…
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Saturday results, pictures
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour landed in Rio de Janeiro this Saturday, December 5, 2020. Day 1 of the ADGS Rio was devoted to…