Video: Augusto Tanquinho presents a pass from half guard that ends in ezekiel choke
One of the best ways to use techniques in Jiu-Jitsu is to combine them. Once you've created one situation, keep the momentum going. In the…
Augusto Tanquinho Mendes
World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Superfights: Tanquinho plans to defend prestige against newcomer Grippo
One of the superfights set for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, CA on Oct. 18 is that of the featherweights. It will be…
5 tricks to sharpen your guard passing in Jiu-Jitsu with Augusto Tanquinho
Augusto "Tanquinho" Mendes (Soul Fighters) is one of those champions who study and seek alternatives for each position, analyzing the details and creating alternatives. The…
UFC champ Ben Henderson accepts ADCC invite
UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is another Jiu-Jitsu black belt confirmed in the 2013 ADCC, the charming no-gi tournament scheduled for October 19 and 20…
Learn from black belt couple Mackenzie Dern and Augusto Tanquinho Mendes in Miami
Mackenzie Dern and Augusto Tanquinho Mendes are the most widely known Jiu-Jitsu couple around but it's not just because they're both black belts who compete…
A Tanquinho versus Rafael Mendes rematch in sight?
After a World Championship filled with the usual high dose of exciting moments, the attention of many black belt stars (and many fans) now turns…
Join in on $3000 cash prizes for AZBJJL tournament this summer!
The tournament on August 24 in Tucson, Arizona is one to not miss. Registration begins July 15 and the division range from kids to adults…
Preparation continues for Caio Terra and 15 black belts competing at 2013 Worlds
Caio Terra's San Jose gym, Institute of Martial Arts, is booming with hard-working athletes readying for the 2013 World Championship May 30 - June 2.…
2013 Worlds Training Camps: Caio Terra with team and Soul Fighters, too!
Caio Terra is leading his camp at his academy Institute of Martial Arts in San Jose, CA with a strong dedication. The team of over…
Tanquinho turns to Ben Henderson to prevent Rafa Mendes vs Cobrinha
For Augusto "Tanquinho" Mendes, this Jiu-Jitsu World Championship won’t be like the others. First, because this IBJJF Championship to be held in Long Beach from…
Mundials Motivation #11: See how two young stars debut at black belt
Getting on with our 18 reasons to follow the 2013 World Championships, there are two athletes that have been doing considerably well in their…
Caio Terra invites you to San Jose for Worlds camp alongside 30 black belts
Caio Terra, currently ranked No. 5 in the IBJJF black belt rankings, is inviting anyone and everyone to attend his 2013 Mundial Camp from May…