Exclusive: Ronaldo Jacaré and Rodolfo Vieira train together and study MMA-focused BJJ
This gathering of titans happened Feb 16 in Rio de Janeiro. Rodolfo Vieira, a fan of Ronaldo Jacaré since his earliest rolls on the mat,…
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Adam Wardzinski wins quadruple gold at Poznan International Open
Adam Wardzinski has notched up another bunch of titles. Fighting in his home turf, the student under Alan Finfou won quadruple gold by sweeping the…
Kit Dale wins quadruple gold at Sydney Open
Australia's Kit Dale was the big winner of the Sydney Open, held last weekend in Australia. Dale, who had been away from competitions due to…
Leonardo Nogueira fails drug test, loses 2016 world title
Alliance's Leonardo Nogueira has had his 2016 BJJ world championship rescinded after failing a drug test done by the USADA (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) following his…
Rilion Gracie shows how to use the lever to sweep any opponent in BJJ
Rilion Gracie was in Rio de Janeiro doing a few seminars in his branches recently. In a visit to Marcello Ognibeni's gym, Rilion showed one…
A look at João Gabriel Rocha’s guard pass from the Pan
The ultra-heavyweight champion of the 2017 Pan, João Gabriel Rocha (Soul Fighters), displayed a tight game alongside plenty of tenacity. To reach the title this…
3 advantages to learning first the defensive aspects of the guard
One of the chief mistakes made by beginner guard players in BJJ gyms is, due to anxiety, to reverse the order of technical learning. Instead…
5 tips for curbing anxiety and the effects of pressure
If BJJ to you isn't synonymous with pleasure and rest, respect and concentration, leisure and effort, then something may be wrong with your training. Oftentimes…
BJJ and self-defense: Get your mount right so you don’t get screwed
It's always good to remember that our BJJ, as well as a tool for good health, is an effective martial art when it comes to…
Leandro Lo announced for IBJJF Pro League Heavyweight GP
Another big name has been included in the IBJJF Pro League's Heavyweight GP, slated for August in Las Vegas. After winning gold in the European…
Sign-up deadline approaching for April’s American Cup in Calif.
The 10th edition of the American Cup of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be held at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA, this upcoming April 8…
Garry Tonon to face Shinya Aoki in One Championship superfight
Asian franchise One Championship has announced an interesting duel for its May 26 event, set to be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. MMA legend…