Ary set for black belt debut
A submission savant who has stood out at every belt so far, Ary Farias is getting ready for his black belt debut, at the European…
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Atos readies army for Euro Open; Galvão may return
The team headed by Ramon Lemos is training full blast at the “Cauldron” in Rio Claro, Brazil, for the European Open, to take place January…
Calasans all set for Euro and whatever comes his way
Claudio Calasans was impressive in 2010, having won his weight group and the absolute at the World Pro, in Abu Dhabi. But the Atos black…
Durinho anxious about next challenges
After a great string of wins in 2010, with titles like the No-Gi Worlds and World Pro among others, Gilbert Durinho is getting ready for…
Expectations, lessons, and goals of Rafa and Gui Mendes
Two brothers who have stood out ever since the intermediary belts, Rafael and Guilherme Mendes have already won all the most important competitions at black…
In China, Caporal wins World Pro qualifiers and in MMA
An Atos black belt spreading the gentle art in China, Rodrigo Caporal managed two more important wins as this year comes to an end. On…
Plenty of training at Guard with Frazatto, Paulo Zulu, and De La Riva
Bruno Frazatto recently found himself with a great opportunity on his hands. At a paradise beach town in Santa Catarina state, he was able to…
Durinho breaks down opponents and prepares for 2011: “It’s all about submitting everybody”
One of the Jiu-Jitsu standouts of 2010, Atos team's Gilbert “Durinho” Burns came close to perfection. The fighter won almost everything he was in, losing…
The Mendes’ wanderings in Hawaii
A duo always at the top of the winners' stand at major Jiu-Jitsu competitions, Guilherme and Rafael Mendes forged ahead in the world tour and…
Ary celebrates black belt and explains team change
Ary Farias has a pristine record at the intermediary belts, having won major events like the Worlds and Brazilian Nationals, among so many others. But…
Ary promoted to black belt at Atos
The 2011 season will kick off with yet another burly little guy battling for black belt titles. He is none other than multiple-time champion Ary…
Frazatto rejoins featherweights
Bruno Frazatto had been competing the lightweight fray, however, ever since he moved back to the division he always stood out in, the featherweight one,…