Nivaldo Oliveira remembers victories, projects future: “having my own gym”
Nivaldo Oliveira, also known as Nil, has lots of history in BJJ. A black-belt since 2007, when he was promoted by Leo Vieira, Nil has…
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Roberto Godoi recalls his mishaps and victories in Jiu-Jitsu
A respected teacher and fierce competitor, with countless titles in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has already accumulated more than three decades of a firm…
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…
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…
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…
Jack Douglas talks no-gi BJJ in U.S., celebrates title: “They want a showman”
At just seven months among the sport's elite, Jack Douglas is starting to capture his first important titles. The 26-year-old athlete was the best super-heavy…
Ronny Carvalho and the focus needed to be a Jiu-Jitsu champion
A teacher at GB West Bay Doha, in Qatar, Ronny Carvalho is well acquainted with the challenges of an athlete's life, always looking for titles…
Alex Martins and the lessons of his double gold at the Miami Open 2021
Based in the US state of Texas, Alex Martins, from AMBJJ, has plenty of reasons to celebrate. After the complicated period of restrictions of the…
Marco Réss’s lessons from his path in Jiu-Jitsu
Text: Marco Réss I started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1991, in São Paulo, with the late Marcelo Behring. What piqued my interest was an MMA event…
Julio dos Anjos remembers trials, celebrates success in 2021: new gym
Julio dos Anjos, 28, is one of the main propagators of Jiu-Jitsu in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. An avid competitor, winner of titles…