Thiago Gaia shines at NAGA, securing 2 belts
San Diego, California - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Thiago Gaia showcased his prowess over the weekend at the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) event. Gaia…
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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…
The 12 labors of Catriel Oliveira in the United Arab Emirates
In the early hours of that Friday, April 8th, during breakfast, athlete Catriel Oliveira had the first Herculean challenge of the day, a big dose…
Gold at the European, Michael Langhi now goes after his 3rd Worlds tittle in Jiu-Jitsu
The star from Alliance, Michael Langhi returned his best after operating the knee, and appears to have a new motto: "If you pull, I’ll pass.…
European 2015: Gabi Garcia talks 100% of submissions, invincibility and great shape
Gabrielle Garcia, black belt 29, had a 2015 European Championship of her dreams in Lisbon, last January 24-25th. The athlete who once cried for being…
Two times champion, Lucas Lepri comments his gold performance in the Worlds 2014
The World Jiu-Jitsu quarrel heated up Long Beach, Calif., at the beginning of June. In the lightweight division, Lucas Lepri won the championship again…
On his Birthday, watch the four-times champion Braulio Estima finishing at the Worlds 2014
Before closing another World Jiu-Jitsu Championship's final together with Rominho Barral at the middle-heavyweight, the black belt Braulio Estima crossed paths with Thiago Sa in…
Rafa Mendes talks Worlds 2014 final against Cobrinha: “I’m happy my plan worked out”
Rafael Mendes continues his flawless career in Jiu-Jitsu. On June 1st, the Atos featherweight competitor exited victorious from the IBJJF Worlds for the fourth time;…
Bia Mesquita celebrates the glory of gold at the Worlds
The city of Long Beach, Calif., received last weekend the IBJJ Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the popular local university pyramid. Among the female’s black…
4th of July: Rafael Lovato Jr, the 2nd American to win a black belt world title
On the day that Americans celebrate their independence, GRACIEMAG joins the party and brings back one of the most important moments for Jiu-Jitsu in the…
Celebrate Rafael Lovato Jr’s 30th birthday learning a guard pass
Rafael Lovato Jr. is turning 30 years old today. The second ever non-Brazilian black belt to win a world championship (2007) is the leader of…
GMA Alvarez BJJ gathers multiple medals at the 2013 Pan
Team Alvarez BJJ of Mansfield, TX headed out to the five day event called the Pan Ams last week led by head black belt…