Tanquinho comments on recovery: “Every day is a war”
Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes is steadily recovering from a hernia operation last November 23 in Rio. The fighter spoke to GRACIEMAG.com about the challenges he's facing…
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Watched Glover vs. Ricco Rodriguez yet?
At an event sponsored by the state of Rio de Janeiro, Glover Teixeira knocked out former UFC champion Ricco Rodriguez. Watch how it went, and…
Tanquinho’s surgery a success, and recovery can be faster than expected
The black belt Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes has left the operating table and is back in his room. His brother, Bruno “Tanque” reassures friends and fans:…
Gracie or Gracie? What’s the family’s best açaí mix?
Judge for yourself, health-minded reader. In the first video, Rener and his father Rorion Gracie oversee an açaí contest. In the second, Rolles Gracie reveals…
What’s next for Carlos Gracie Jr.
Check out the following interview, where the Gracie Barra and GRACIEMAG founder discusses Jiu-Jitsu, health, the past and present. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSVLB6zoPg4
Renzo offers recipe for putting sloth to rest, without suffering at all
“Never a lazy day anymore, no suffering, just pleasure.” Fighting-arts idol Renzo Gracie posted the above phrase over Twitter, offering his recipe for getting in…
What’s the value of your Jiu-Jitsu?
Carlos Gracie Junior explains the values guiding the direction his school, Gracie Barra, is taking. What about your values, what are they? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KREdd2BUByo
Master Carlos already knew it: açai one of the healthiest foods in the world
How many lists of the healthiest foods for your body have you seen before? Probably a lot. And have you noticed how açaí is included…
To avoid training injuries, one must strengthen their shoulders and muscles first
What do you do to warm up before training Jiu-Jitsu, to avoid injury? Below, the Machado brothers offer some suggestions. Lower the volume a bit,…
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…
How has Jiu-Jitsu changed your life? Find out who won
How has Jiu-Jitsu changed your life? That's what the champ @PabloPopovitch asked via Twitter, offering a year's subscription to GRACIEMAG and a limited edition T-shirt…
Jiu-Jitsu for a better world
If well guided in their studies, it won't take long for practitioners to realize Jiu-Jitsu is, also, about developing a more positive view of people…