Familiar with Jiu-Jitsu’s new rules yet?
The competition-Jiu-Jitsu calendar is taking a well-deserved recess after the thrilling year of 2011. But that doesn't mean the IBJJF is slacking off; the…
European Open 2012
Bags packed for Atlanta, Lepri to miss Europeans
Despite his craving to be there, Alliance black belt Lucas Lepri contacted GRACIEMAG.com to make known the fact that he will have to sit out…
Victor Estima gearing up for European 2012
The European Jiu-Jitsu Championship officially kicks off the 2012 IBJJF competition season at the end of January, and big-time competitors are already stating their…
Laércio to showcase slick guard at roosterweight
A black belt always at the top of the heap at IBJJF tournaments and owner of a tricky guard to pass, Laércio Fernandes is another…
Ary Farias to defend title at European Open 2012
Between workouts in São Paulo, Aryzinho Faria took some time off for a chat with GRACIEMAG.com. The team Atos Amazonas-state native won the light featherweight…
Worlds 2012 date announced
According to information released by the IBJJF, the biggest gentle art event on the planet will go down starting May 31 and carry on from…
Sergio Moraes to defend Euro Open crown
The January 26-29 European Championship opens the 2012 IBJJF competition calendar. The big winner at last year's tournament was Sérgio Moraes, who overcame Claudio Calasans…
Bráulio inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame
In late November, the Gracie Barra teacher in Birmingham, England, was paid tribute, and, amid masters and veterans, he became one of the youngest artists…
Who’ll be the next absolute king of Europe?
Sign-ups for the upcoming IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championship, in Portugal, are open, and the throne is vacant. Who will be the new kings of the…
Marcel Fortuna’s birthday gift to himself
Gustavo Dantas’s Southwest Classic Jiu-Jitsu tournament has paid its black belt pro division winners every year since 2006, which is more than welcome for the…
The three reasons behind Tererê’s smile
There are at least three reasons for the captivating smile of Fernando Tererê, in a photo he posted on Facebook: 1) His career has taken…
Third Southwest Classic pays out two tickets to Lisbon
The 3rd Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classic, an event promoted by the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, will be offering two plane tickets to the 2012…