Las Vegas Open: Elias, Black open class champions; Mendes makes 2nd appearance before Worlds
The Jiu-Jitsu community gathered once again this Saturday in the Sin City for the 2016 Las vegas International Open. Hundreds of athletes put on a…
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Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: travel from 1998 to 2013 in three historic black belt open class finals
It's Saturday, a nice day to sit back, relax and watch some classic matches that the World championship offered us in the past 20 years.…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: Mario Reis and the incredible 13-year presence at the world championship black belt podium
Mario Reis debuted in the adult black belt division in 2003. He was then 23 years old and he made his first appearance with a bang,…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: 7 matches we look forward to seeing happen in Long Beach
Every year the World championship is the stage for some of Jiu-Jitsu's greatest battles. Since Roleta vs. Wallid in 1996, all the way to Buchecha…
Poznan Open: Suchorabski, Canquerino black belt open class champions; other results
The IBJJF held its first ever Jiu-Jitsu event this weekend in Poland. The Poznan International Open took place on Saturday, April 30, gathering hundreds…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: as Nicolini says goodbye, look back into three of her greatest moments
Michelle Nicolini announced this Wednesday that the 2016 World championship will be her last one, as she transitions to MMA. She made her first appearance…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: remember Romulo Barral’s roller coaster ride in Long Beach
Five-time world champion Romulo Barral is celebrating another birthday this Tuesday, May 3. We take the opportunity to look back into his amazing record at…
Countdown to the 2016 Worlds: watch Rafael Mendes go from the back to an armbar in San Antonio
https://youtu.be/dS9-5OOTrqY?t=7m38s Rafael Mendes' preparation for the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu championship includes random appearances at selected events to test his skills and fitness level. On April…
Brazilian Nationals: Erberth repeats open class title, Andresa beats Mackenzie for absolute gold
The 2016 Brazilian National championship just wrapped up its black belt open calss divisions for both the female and male adult black belt. Among the…
Atlanta Pro Open: Miyao, Sousa, Oliveira, Nogueira win big prizes; other results
The IBJJF held the first ever Atlanta Pro championship this Saturday, April 30. João Miyao, Otavio Sousa, Vitor Oliveira and Leonardo Nogueira walked away with…
O treinador Rodrigo Cavaca, o atleta Buchecha e a arte de “entrar na mente do lutador”
Na edição #230 de GRACIEMAG, exposta nas melhores bancas de revista do país, o treinador e competidor Rodrigo Cavaca, da escola Zenith BJJ, apresenta suas…
Las Vegas Open: final deadline to register is April 29; sign up now
The IBJJF has the perfect excuse for a weekend in Las Vegas all lined up for you. The 2016 Las Vegas International Open is scheduled…