Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Leandro Lo ready to try his 5th gold medal while still eyeing the open class title
Leandro Lo has been a fan favorite since he rose to fame in 2011. Now a four times black belt world champion is three different…
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2016 Worlds: official schedule out; see what time divisions go on each day
The IBJJF has released the official schedule for the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu championship. The most important event of the year takes place June 2-5, once…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Alex Trans wants to make it to the top after disappointment in 2015
Alex Trans had the chance to make history in 2015, when he was the first non-Brazilian to qualify for a male black belt open class…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: on fire in 2016, Erberth Santos is hungry for his first gold medal as a black belt in Long Beach
Erberth Santos is on fire in 2016. In his second year as a black belt, the heavyweight from Ralph Gracie team has had great results in…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Gabi Garcia returns to the Pyramid to feel the thrills of competing in the gi once again
A few days ago, Gabi Garcia published a mysterious Instagram post saying she was not done with gi competitions. Alongside a picture with her in the…
2016 Worlds: pre-schedule updated for four days of action in Long Beach
After the registration deadline the IBJJF has updated the pre-schedule for the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu championship. The event is now scheduled for four days of…
2016 Worlds: most stacked black belt division in years features almost all the big names and a few surprises
The final deadline for the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu came and went. The black belt division is one of the most stacked in recent years. Almost all the big…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Rafael Mendes aiming to make history with sixth featherweight title
Rafael Mendes already made history at the 2015 Worlds, when he won his fifth gold medal in the featherweight division. No other athlete has so many…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Mackenzie Dern feeling no pressure before another try at open class gold in Long Beach
Mackenzie Dern is a 23-year-old veteran at the world championship. Despite being so young, the 2016 edition will be her 10th appearance in Long Beach.…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Buchecha ready to get back in the game with hopes to achieve unprecedented 4th absolute title
Marcus Buchecha entered the 2015 Worlds, one year ago, with hopes to achieve what no other athlete had ever achieved, not even Roger Gracie. If…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Andresa Correa on her way to achieve a perfect year with two more gold medals
Andresa Correa is clearly the standout of the black belt female division in 2016. The Alliance competitor has been able to win double gold at…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Felipe Pena is back looking for a double-gold redemption in Long Beach
Felipe Pena is one of the greatest talents to come out of the Gracie Barra camp in recent years. The 2015 no-gi black belt open class and heavyweight…