Watch Rafael Lovato Jr. and his American team prepare for the 2013 ADCC
As if one invitation to the prestigious ADCC event in Beijing, China on October 19-20 wasn't enough, Team Lovato gained four separate spots. Lead by…
Justin Rader
ADCC 2013: Jeff Glover out; which -66kg male should fill his spot?
The 2013 ADCC event in Beijing, China is still developing its roster as the existing athletes shift around. With a little over a month left…
Video: Berimbolo defense revealed; how to stop the Mendes Bros
Rafael Mendes is preparing for the 2013 ADCC with Andre Galvao and team at the San Diego Atos headquarters. He is set to compete in…
For Justin Rader’s birthday, check out his takedown skills
Considered one of the best wrestlers in Jiu-Jitsu, Justin Rader successfully takes down nearly every opponent he faces. Today is the Rafael Lovato Jr. black…
See Justin Rader prepare his striking as he moves into realm of MMA
The first black belt under American world champion Rafael Lovato Jr. has decidedly moved into MMA leaving Jiu-Jitsu competition on the wayside. We announced…
Justin Rader invited to ADCC after year of MMA training, hopes third time is the charm
The next competitor to be hand-picked to compete that the prestigious ADCC event in Beijing, China this October is that of midwest black belt under…
Teams prep for IBJJF Dallas Open May 5; Register by April 27!
The registration for the IBJJF Dallas Open is coming to a close. The annual tournament hosted its first event in 2011 and has grown…
GRACIEMAG Retrospective: the 5 Greatest No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Matches of 2012
The stars of the 2012 Jiu-Jitsu season didn't just make a splash in their gis. They made some major noise in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, a style…
Retrospectiva GRACIEMAG: as 5 melhores lutas de Jiu-Jitsu sem kimono de 2012
Os astros da temporada 2012 do Jiu-Jitsu não vestiram apenas o tradicional paletó. Nas competições sem kimono, hoje uma modalidade à parte, as feras do…
Mundial Sem Kimono: o caminho até as finais da faixa-preta
As finais da faixa-preta adulto masculino foram definidas neste domingo, em Long Beach. Entre os destaques, Augusto Tanquinho, Rafael Lovato, Rominho Barral e Rubens Cobrinha.…
Worlds No-Gi: the path to the black belt finals
The first black belt finals have materialized this Sunday in Long Beach. Check out who'll be squaring off for the gold at the 2012 Worlds…
Rafael Lovato’s Worlds chances: “It’s do or die”
Rafael Lovato, Jr. is no stranger to competition. The black belt from Oklahoma is the second-only American to ever win a Worlds Gi Jiu-Jitsu title,…