Igor Paiva talks 2020 season, online teaching
Igor Paiva, 30, is living one of the best phases of his career as a BJJ athlete. In 2020 the black-belt from Soul Fighters…
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Rafael Lang’s 5 tips to come back from an injury
After recovering from a serious motorcycle accident in 2013, Professor Rafael Lang, from Octagon MMA, was able to write his own story of overcoming obstacles…
Prepare this detoxing juice to make up for the holidays
The end of the year is a time of excess. But for you, athlete and BJJ lover who may have overdone it, Graciemag has…
20 years of a jiu-jitsu classic: Leo Vieira vs. Mark Kerr at ADCC 2000
To kick off the year, today we're remembering a classic that turned twenty years old not long ago: the match between the giant Mark Kerr…
Roberto Godoi wins double gold at the Master Worlds
Held last week, between the 17th and 19th of December, the IBJJF's Master Worlds welcomed a legion of experienced fighters into the Silver Spurs Arena…
Gregor Gracie wins the absolute on day 1 of IBJJF Master Worlds
The IBJJF's Master Worlds, the year's biggest BJJ event, already has its first batch of champions, crowned last Thursday. Among the standout moments, we had…
João Gabriel Rocha wins double gold at the American Nationals
Held last weekend, the IBJJF's American Nationals gathered some of the best U.S.-based fighters in another welcome sign of the gradual resumption of the competition…
No-Gi Pan: Check out the final results
Held at the Georgia International Convention Center, the 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pan had its champions emerge last Sunday, with some well-known names prevailing. The standout…
CBJJ confirms its first event of the semester, in Rio de Janeiro
Following the worldwide trend of carefully resuming sporting activities, the CBJJ is back on the competitive circuit. The South-American Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a traditionally big event…
IBJJF plans to host Worlds in Dec., confirms rule changes allowing heel hooks
Huge changes and last-minute announcements were brought to light this Wednesday in an official statement by the IBJJF. In it, the federation said the BJJ…
Carina Santi’s hand triangle from the ’18 Brazilian No-Gi Nationals
Fighting at the 2018 No-Gi Brazilian Nationals in Rio, Carina Santi rose above her peers. The G13 BJJ representative took gold in the heavyweight division…
The art of motivating fighters of all ages, with Rodrigo Antunes (Alliance)
Text: Rodrigo Antunes The more difficult, for me the more interesting. I hate that comfort zone. I am restless, but not inconsequential. Always be careful…