Marcelo Garcia suspends Dillon Danis and Mansher Khera from his gym
Dillon Danis and Mansher Khera have been suspended from the school of five-time BJJ world champion Marcelo Garcia. Garcia says this is not definitive --…
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How BJJ helped João Gabriel Rocha beat cancer
João Gabriel Rocha (Soul Fighters) won the ultra-heavyweight title March 19 in Irvine, Calif. at the Pan. The 25-year-old reared by Leandro “Tatu” Escobar and…
Poll: What is the strongest crop of BJJ world champions to date?
A few years ago on the pages of Graciemag, our team called upon the readers to elect the best crop of world champions in history,…
Jiu-Jitsu: See how Bia Mesquita submitted Mackenzie Dern at the Rio Fall Open 2017
In action at the Rio Fall Open, held last weekend in Brazil, Beatriz Mesquita got back on a winning track. The Gracie Humaitá fighter secured…
BJJ: Kit Dale’s choke in the Sydney Open’s absolute division
Famous for his videos on the Internet, Australia's Kit Dale recently showed that his BJJ is up to snuff by winning all four golds up…
Roberto Gordo talks competition mindset, remembers fight with one of Helio Gracie’s grandsons
Roberto "Gordo" Correa is known as the creator of the half-guard. Here he tells us of his posture leading up to tournaments and remembers one…
Otávio Sousa on the flying triangle that gave him his third Pan title
The owner of the fastest finish among the black belt finals of the 2017 Pan, at just 45 seconds, Otávio Sousa has plenty to celebrate.…
Pan 2017: Black-belt male champions crowned
The IBJJF's 2017 Pan is over, which means every champion has been crowned. Some are well known to the public; others are new faces who…
Pan 2017: Black-belt female champions defined
The IBJJF's 2017 Pan is in the books, which means every champion has been crowned. At the end of an exciting Sunday in Irvine, Calif.,…
Xande Ribeiro talks retirement, explains the concept of pressure in BJJ
Two-time absolute world champion Alexandre Ribeiro (2006/08) is still competing at the highest level. But the 36-year-old isn't getting any younger, and he acknowledges the…
A Gracie primer for the BJJ white-belt to move up the ranks
With the intent to help out the practitioner who is taking their first steps in the BJJ gym, Graciemag compiled a series of valuable tips…
Mackenzie Dern on challenges of training and how she overcame them
Mackenzie Dern is among today’s biggest names in BJJ, and has been serving as inspiration to many girls starting out. She’s been also doing great…