Raphael Cadena and the power of the armored mind to achieve goals
Being resilient and staying on the move are paramount requirements for achieving great things on and off the mat. This is the mantra that guides…
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With fight scheduled, Bibiano visits Manaus and says: “in contact with my roots”
Bibiano Fernandes, 41, has an appointment under One Championship for December 5. The bantamweight champion will be defending his belt against John Lineker, who has…
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…
The 12 labors of Catriel Oliveira in the United Arab Emirates
In the early hours of that Friday, April 8th, during breakfast, athlete Catriel Oliveira had the first Herculean challenge of the day, a big dose…
Sex before a BJJ fight — yes or no? Helio Gracie gives the final word
On a pleasant afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, while he had lunch, a black-belt was sharing with a white-belt friend the benefits of practicing BJJ:…
Spanish Nationals: sign up now and be part of the first class of champions
The IBJJF will be hosting its first ever Spanish National Jiu-Jitsu championship on May 14. The event will take place in Guadalajara, 60km (37mi) northeast…
Chicago Spring Open: Josh Hinger, Sarah Black win black belt open class; other results
The IBJJF held the 2016 Chicago Spring Open this weekend at the Chicago State University. Joshua Hinger and Sarah Black were the standouts of the…
Don’t forget to register for the Kids World championship gi and no-gi event on July 25
If you are Jiu-Jitsu competitor from 4 to 17 years old, you can register for the 2015 Kids World Gi and No-Gi championbship. The event…
Kids World: competitors from around the globe coming to compete
The 2015 Kids World is really a global event. According to the event's page on Facebook, competitors from many different parts of the world are…
Pan Kids: last week to register and let your little champion shine in the Long Beach Pyramid
The 2015 Pan Kids is around the corner. On February 15, kids born on 2000 or before will pack the world famous Long Berach Walter…
European 2015: Gabi Garcia talks 100% of submissions, invincibility and great shape
Gabrielle Garcia, black belt 29, had a 2015 European Championship of her dreams in Lisbon, last January 24-25th. The athlete who once cried for being…
Dos Anjos and the UFC belt, “A creative guy like Pettis can not fight loose”
It is now Rafael Dos Anjos’s time. After going through Jason High, the former champion Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz with brilliant performances, Rafa won…