IBJJF launches new General System of Graduation
[Help us keep making content in English. Support us here.] Following the purpose of improving the experience of each Jiu-Jitsu student, instructor and competitor, the…
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GracieMag Editor’s picks: the female black belt division at 2013 Pan
After the male black belt division picks, it's time for the female black belt division. Always reminding that... The predictions to follow are nothing but…
Americans at Pans: New promotions, teams and situations
How will the Americans fair at the Pan American Championship this year? How about those who have undergone natural to serious changes within the past…
VIDEO: See the black belt absolute final at Chicago Winter Open
On Saturday, March 9, Orlando Sanchez stepped on the competition mats for the first time since receiving his black belt from Ze Radiola. The Gracie…
2013 Pan JJ: Remember Bochecha vs. Kron and register today
The 2013 Pan American Championship on March 20-24 is looming in on us and with that, the registration date is nearing. Don't miss out on…
Video: Get Inspired by Rickson Gracie’s Complete Game and Sweep, Mount and Finish
As a stalwart competitor and instructor, over the course of the red-and-black belt Rickson Gracie’s career he left us at least two priceless lessons. The…
Video: The Submission that Earned Bochecha his Trip to Abu Dhabi
Last Sunday, Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida returned to competition for the first time since winning the absolute at the 2012 World Championship. The CheckMat black belt…
Mike & Tracey Fowler: The Newest Black Belt Power Couple
For Tracey Goodell and Mike Fowler, their year of 2013 started off with huge changes-- a new belt, a new bond and new name!…
Explosive Exchange: Rodolfo, Leandro Lo and Preguiça Train Together in Rio
Stars of the Jan. 13 Copa Pódio event in Rio, the black belts Rodolfo Vieira, Leandro Lo do Nascimento and Felip “Preguiça” Pena continue to…
Luanna on European Open: “I Hate Facing Those Who Stop at the 1st Advantage”
Luanna Alzuguir has completed the routine of the Jiu-Jitsu stars heading into the European Open, a championship marking the beginning of the IBJJF season this…
After Demolishing Rodolfo in Copacabana, Rodolfo Signs for Copa Pódio Supermatch
Strolling along the Copacabana promenade with Leandro Lo and his family this Friday afternoon, Rodolfo Vieira stopped at a rival unafraid of his muscular 94…
Pass, Mount and Finish with Ricardo Cavalcanti
When the opponent closes his guard around you, your best option is often to get to your feet to pass. The problem is that, if…