Phoenix Open champion, Andre Freire wants the No-Gi Worlds gold medal
What did you learn from your recent victory at the IBJJF Phoenix Open? ANDRE FREIRE: The Phoenix Open has a very high competitive level, my victory…
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ADGS Miami: Jiu-Jitsu elite ready to face-off in the USA
As a luxury warm-up for the awaited Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a big challenge draws closer in the AJP calendar. Scheduled for September…
Professor Raphael Cadena teaches simple and efficient spider guard scraping
Professor Raphael Cadena, our GMI in Florida, answered GRACIEMAG's request and prepared a series of exercises for you to sharpen your grips on the spider…
How Jiu-Jitsu can change your life, by Fabio Trindade
Fabio Trindade does consistent work as a Jiu-Jitsu professor at Gracie Barra Tarzana, led by champions Romulo Barral and Edwin Najmi and based in Los…
Setting a good example is the only way to teach, says Cassão Francis
Setting out a training routine and avoiding bad habits are essential in the routine of a high-level BJJ fighter. This is the vision that guides…
8 advices for your first competition, by professor Richard Gonçalves
You haven't competed yet, but would like to have this unique experience, brave reader? Then check out the advice from Professor Richard Gonçalves, our GMI…
Ivan Rocha and the details of the international title that marked his career
Black belt Ivan Rocha has built a consolidated work in Europe and has worked both as a competitor and in the training of Jiu-Jitsu athletes.…
Abu Dhabi event promises to revolutionize nogi championships
A huge announcement struck the fight community around the globe this Wednesday, May 21st, with news coming directly from the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. The…
ADGS Rio: Black belt finals light up the third and final day of the tournament
The last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro gifted the crowd at the Arena Carioca 1 this Sunday, June…
ADGS: masters submit their way to the top in the first day
The weekend of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had its opener this Friday, June 9th, with master bouts in the purple, brown, and black…
Kaio Cesar accumulates experiencies to win three big tournaments at IBJJF in a row
Kaio Cesar does a notorious job as a competitor in the US. The athlete, that represents the big Gracie Barra team, already held five medals…
Henrique Ceconi aims to write his name in AJP’s history
If professional black belt Henrique “Ceconi” Cardoso is a hunter, his next prey stands to be one of the most challenging of this season: The…