Cícero Costha star Kalel Santos expecting gold at IBJJF No-Gi Pan
Hailing from Manaus, Amazonas, Kalel Santos is one of the stars of jiu-jitsu's new generation. Trained by Cícero Costha in Ipiranga, São Paulo, the young…
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From Caxias to California: Brazilian black-belt breaks barriers to live off BJJ
Until he was able to stabilize his life financially through BJJ, Gustavo Andrade had no easy times. Born in Duque de Caxias, a municipality in…
Miami Open: Cyborg, Beltley open class champions, other results
The IBJJF wrapped up the 2016 Miami International Open this Saturday, in Florida. Roberto Cyborg and Melissa Bentley were the standouts double gold campaigns in…
Boston Spring Open: Victor Silvério wins double gold; other results
The 2016 Boston Spring Open took place this weekend. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the UMASS Athletics for a whole day of Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday,…
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…
After the European, register now to compete with and without the gi in Munich
You know that high level Jiu-Jitsu competition is not limited to the European championship, don't you? Well, of course it isn't as the IBJJF already…
It’s time to sign up to compete January 30-31 at the San Jose Open
The IBJJF is always looking for new places to expand its Jiu-Jitsu calendar. On January 30-31, San Jose, on Northern California, will host its first…
What do you do after a competition? A world champion gives you three options
It's the day after a tough tournament. Win or lose, the mental and physical demands of a competition will always take a toll on you.…
Boston Summer Open: here’s the info you need to have a great time this Saturday
After landing in Chicago last weekend, the IBJJF bandwagon makes a stop in Boston this Saturday. The 2015 Boston Summer Open takes place at the…
Santa Cruz BJJ Pro: register now to compete for a piece of the $30K in money prizes
Have you registered yet for the Santa Cruz BJJ Pro, on August 29? No? Well do it already and go compete for a piece of…
NY Summer Open: Diniz, Satava close out black belt open class, other Gi results
Day 1 of the 2015 New York Summer Open is a wrap. Alliance's Matheus Diniz and Jonathan Satava closed out the black belt open class…
Seamless Progression Academy Wins big at 2015 NAGA Chicago Championships
On May 2, thirty one members from three Seamless Progression Academy (Carlson Gracie Team) converged on Villa Park, IL to test their skills against 800+…