2019 Worlds: Manuel Ribamar looking to make a splash at middleweight
Jiu-Jitsu fighter since age 12, Manuel Ribamar took the first steps on the mat in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Now, 13 years later, the black belt’s…
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Gabriel Mendes wins another tournament in preparation for his Olympic dream
With the desire to compete in the next Olympic Games, taking place in Japan, in 2020 , the Judo fighter Gabriel Mendes continues to train…
IBJJF Worlds 2019: Here’s the top talent signed up at black belt
It's time for the Walter Pyramid to shake! The 2019 IBJJF World Championship, set to take place between May 30 and June 2, is a…
King of Mats returns with ten of the best heavyweights in the world competing in Russia
[Press release.] The first stop of the 2019/2020 AJP Tour is scheduled June 15-16, in Moscow. The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and the Abu Dhabi…
As he focuses on upcoming Worlds, Pablo Mantovani seeks to pass a law to help kids in need
Atos's black belt, Pablo Mantovani is close to completing his 24th birthday. With a growing professional career, the black belt under Guto Campos is the…
Video: Ricardo Evangelista’s lightning-fast straight foot lock at the Master Europe 2019
A double champion at the 2019 Master International Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Europe, held this month, Ricardo Evangelista saw and seized and opportunity to put into…
Horlando Monteiro and Cláudia do Val win double gold at the Salvador Open
The final open tournament in Brazil before the IBJJF Worlds, the Salvador Open, is a guaranteed packed arena every year. Held at the Cajazeiras gymnasium…
Pan champion Max Gimenes goes back to his roots before the IBJJF Worlds
One of the biggest names representing GFTeam, the 26 years old athlete Max Gimenes is one of the front runners of the new academy's era…
AJP to kick off 2019/2020 season in Moscow with first leg of ADGS World Tour
[Press release.] The time to rest is over. After a glorious closing to the 2018/2019 season with the 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional…
Following 17 straight gold medals in judo, Gabriel Mendes sets his sights on the Olympics
Gabriel Mendes is one of the biggest names in the American judo scene right now. The black belt raised his stakes at the last tournaments,…
Nicholas Meregali and Fellipe Andrew’s electrifying duel at the Brazilian Nationals
In one the of 2019 Brazilian Nationals' best finals, Nicholas Meregali and Fellipe Andrew fought for the super-heavyweight title. Barueri's José Corrêa Gymnasium went wild…
Hiago George, a winner at this year’s World Pro and Brazilian Nationals, talks about his wins
Hiago George made his first steps on jiujitsu at his hometown in Cícero Dantas, in Bahia. His train routine consists on training every day since…