Lovato awards first degree to Savarese’s black belt
Two GMA members got together recentl;y for a very special occasion. World champion Rafael Lovato Jr travelled to Lyndhurst, NJ, to award Chris Savarese his first…
Rafael Lovato Jr.
Three questions for Lovato, the guy on the cover
What made you so confident? What changed in your game plan between the ADCC and the Worlds? Nothing really changed–I had the same amount of confidence…
Lovato, Sijara shine at WPJJ Texas trials
Rafael Lovato Jr and Sijara Eubanks were the big names of the WPJJ Trials held in San Antonio, Texas, this weekend. Directed by GMA member…
Lovato seminar at Paragon BJJ
GMA member school Paragon BJJ will host a world class seminar next month. Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller will welcome in Santa Barbara, California, the world champion…
Lovato teaches and promotes in Oregon
World Gi and No-gi champion Rafael Lovato Jr was in Oregon this weekend for a very special occasion. Our GMA member in Oklahoma was welcomed…
Lovato stops in at Savarese BJJ on way to ADCC
GMA member and world champion Rafael Lovato Jr is already on his way to England, for the ADCC 2011. From Oklahoma City, Lovato made…
Lovato: “I’ve done it once and I know what a great feeling it is”
Our longtime GMA Rafael Lovato is gearing up for the Worlds and he’s excited about his prospects. One reason may be because of Rodolfo Vieira.…
Rafael Lovato and his European experience
Semifinal showdown with Bernardo Faria at World Pro tryouts in Poland
Check out Lyoto grappling with Rafael Lovato
Though karate is his strength, Jiu-Jitsu is a constant part of the former UFC champion's training.
Lovato’s innovative new approach to teaching the omoplata
Rafael Lovato’s been a busy man. After recently winning the No-Gi Worlds in November, he’s now just released his first instructional video covering the Omoplata…
Teacher and student win in black belt division
In an interesting turn of events at the 2010 No Gi Worlds, three Americans won Gold in their adult black belt divisions. What made two…
2010 No Gi Worlds Black Belt results from A-Z
Men’s Adult Black Belt Division Roosterweight: Brandon Mullins from Gracie Barra defeated Joseph Capizzi from Renzo Gracie in the final on points, 5-0. Mullins closed…