Ivan Rocha and his mission to build a better world through Jiu-Jitsu
“With love, focus and discipline, no goal is impossible and no objective is unattainable” teaches Ivan Rocha, renowned teacher on the Jiu-Jitsu world scenario. Known…
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Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women's jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up to the brown -…
Yuri Simões remembers ADCC triumph over Keenan and projects: “active in grappling and MMA”
Yuri Simões, 31, sits on the shelf of grappling greats. The black-belt has two consecutive ADCC titles, won in 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil and…
Grand Slam champion in Russia, Pablo says maturity allowed him to win: “I lost my fear of making mistakes”
After succeeding in structuring his personal life in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, Pablo Mantovani resumed doing what he has always done well: competing. A…
Nathalia Chantre: “Nutritional monitoring can put you at the top of Jiu-Jitsu”
The type of work done by Nathalia Chantre, 31, is a key part of the process of professionalization of BJJ as a sport. Playing a…
Pedro Lott talks BJJ in Canada, growth of team Carlson Gracie
Team Carlson Gracie is assembling, again, a strong competition squad for Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around the world. Currently a resident of Canada, Pedro Lott is a…
Yago Souza returns to competing successfully, takes aim at big titles: “I want my 2nd Pan title”
Yago Souza, 27, is back on the competition scene. After a long hiatus where he had to overcome injuries and make personal decisions, the black-belt…
A promising Jorjão wants to shine in BJJ worldwide
Jorge Fernandes, a twelve-year-old, is a jewel currently being shaped at American Top Team Ft. Lauderdale in Florida. Jorjão, as he is known, extended a…
Lucas Montalvão eyes 4th Pan title: “Well-rounded game”
Lucas Montalvão has just 20 years of age and a massive number of titles in the five years of his career. The Double Five athlete…
Conheça Jorjão Fernandes, bicampeão do Pan Kids que promete despontar no Jiu-Jitsu
Jorge Fernandes, de apenas 12 anos, é uma joia que está sendo lapidada na American Top Team Fort Lauderdale, no estado norte-americano da Flórida. O…
Marcelo Ribeiro, João Marcelo e os benefícios do intercâmbio no Jiu-Jitsu
Em busca de expandir as fronteiras do Jiu-Jitsu e abrir portas para uma nova geração dentro do cenário competitivo, o faixa-preta Marcelo Ribeiro, líder da…
BJJBET: confrontos do GP sem kimono são revelados
Com os atletas e as lutas casadas já definidas, o BJJBet fez a revelação que os fãs do Jiu-Jitsu estavam esperando. Através de suas redes…