Heading into your first Jiu-Jitsu tourney? Here are 6 pointers
Every UFC champion has been through it—dealing with their first amateur competition. Entering a gymnasium awash with Jiu-Jitsu fighters and the deafening ruckus of cheering…
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Cris Cyborg on Worlds: “If Ronda wants my arm, I want her head”
Capturing her second World Championship title as a purple belt, last weekend in California, Jiu-Jitsu heavyweight Cris Cyborg, representing Atos Jiu-Jitsu, while still in the…
Bibiano, 11th black belt world champ to join UFC ranks
A Jiu-Jitsu champion of the world in 2003, '05 and '06, and the Dream bantamweight GP winner in 20011, Bibiano Fernandes is the latest gentle-art…
Worlds 2012 echoes: Bochecha denies rift with Rodolfo Vieira
If it weren't enough that it's the fearless and feisty generation it is, with its ranks always crowding the absolute at championships, the latest crop…
Flying armbar, best finish of 2012 Worlds?
Heavyweight blackbelt silver-medalist Xande Ribeiro only lost on advantage points to to two top competitors at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship that came to a close…
Join absolute champ Marcus Vinicius Bochecha’s party
Jiu-Jitsu was given a treat this weekend at one of the most thrilling World Championships of the past decade, where the men's contest is concerned.…
Rodolfo Vieira comments on losing Worlds 2012 absolute
Rodolfo Vieira didn't exempt himself from commenting on his quarterfinals loss to Marcus Vinicius “Bochecha” at the 2012 World Championship. Opening his heart, he spoke…
The trick to first TUF Brazil finalist Godofredo Pepey’s submission
The tenth episode of TUF Brazil was chock full of excitement for its viewing audience. Through to the reality show semifinals, Rodrigo Damm of Vitor…
Watch Victor Estima vs. Clark Gracie; British BJJ Open photos
Held by Bráulio Estima last weekend, the British BJJ Open drew over 900 competitors, according to the promoters, and set the bar for the up-and-coming…
Rafa & Gui Mendes on BJJ Worlds: “Not yet time to try the absolute”
The brothers Rafael and Guilherme Mendes are training hard as ever to defend their Jiu-Jitsu World Championship featherweight and light featherweight titles, respectively. GRACIEMAG.com had a…
Jonathan Gottschall, the intellectual who embraced MMA and went toe to toe
A 39-year-old professor of English Literature in Pennsylvania, USA, Jonathan Gottschall has published six books and a number of interesting theories. Some of them may…
Bombshell Ronda Rousey training with Diaz “bad boys” for Strikeforce
A Strikeforce champion and Olympic gold medalist, the black belt Ronda Rousey is on the verge of putting her title strap up for grabs. The…