European Open 2011 breaks sign-up record
The 2011 European Open has already broken the record for sign-ups. According to IBJJF vice-president Marcelo Araújo, the number signed up is 20% greater than…
European Open 2011
Euro Blog: Great statements, great matches
The European Open has been the stage for many great matches. Great matches inspire great excitement, which lead to great statements. Seven issues of GRACIEMAG…
X-ray of the European Open
The European Open is the youngest of the four events making up Jiu-Jitsu's Grand Slam. In 2011 it makes it to its eighth event, while…
European Championship special coverage in January
Europe's biggest Jiu-Jitsu party approaches, and there are plenty of guests. Lucas Lepri, Wellington Megaton, Jonathan Torres, Augusto Tanquinho, Renan Borges, Ryan Beauregard, Marko Helen,…
A couple that competes stays together longer
Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and purple belt Mackenzie Dern are an item. And the young couple made their debut at the Portuguese leg of the Abu…
World Pro: Brazilians dominate Portuguese qualifiers
This Saturday on the outskirts of Lisbon, the World Pro tryouts organized by Sérgio Vita and Zé Marcello took place. With the approach of the…
Kyra’s European Open debut featured in Veja Rio magazine
Another stalwart competitor is confirmed for the European Open about to kick off January 27 in Lisbon, Portugal: Kyra Gracie. The world champion was featured…
Gabi Garcia: “Now I’m the target. I’m preparing myself to handle the pressure”
Gabrielle Garcia had a perfect year in 2010, winning – alongside teammate Luanna Alzuguir – her weight and the open weight divisions at the Pan…
Buiú heads for Europe but teaches a sweep first
To participate at the European Open, click here. And to be sharp when you get to Portugal, learn a sweep from the GB teacher.
Alliance preseason training for Euro Open in full swing
Check out a video of Michael Langhi's gruelling workout.
Laércio learns from different sources to surprise in Lisbon
A light featherweight with a pesky guard, Laércio Fernandes has been standing out in international competition. In 2010, the Lotus black belt and Givanildo Santana…
Special lessons from Langhi and other champions
Comfy in their new home, already shown here on GRACIEMAG.com, Alliance has some news brewing. The team's big champions are teaching their greatest secrets. “There'll…