Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: thrill and glory for the champions
After a long journey in the 2022-2023 season, it was time to come back home. The AJP Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour circled…
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It’s time for the AJP Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2023
The world's greatest Jiu-Jitsu stars are back in the most coveted center of the sport on the planet. With top tier competitors confirmed, the AJP…
The 3 pillars to organize a Jiu-Jitsu tournament, by Claudio França
Text: Claudio França I arrived in California in 1995 with the intention of spreading the culture of Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. I already had…
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…
Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women's jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up to the brown -…
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…
Henrique Saraiva and Darragh O’Conaill continue to popularize Jiu-Jitsu in Ireland
Jiu-Jitsu ace in Ireland, the country's representative in several elite tournaments, Darragh O'Conaill has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Under the tutelage of Brazilian Henrique…
Marcelo Ribeiro, João Marcelo and the benefits of an exchange in Jiu-Jitsu
Seeking to expand the frontiers of Jiu-Jitsu and open doors to a new generation within the competitive scenario, black belt Marcelo Ribeiro, leader of RMA…
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…
Absolute champion overcomes chest injury to win No-Gi Pan for 3rd time
João Costa, 27, had to overcome the pain of a chest injury when he was still in his second fight in the absolute brown belt…
BJJ star Hiago celebrates title in Abu Dhabi, announces MMA debut for Aug.
An elite light featherweight, Hiago George succeeded in winning gold in his first BJJ tournament in 2021. At the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi, in…