Marcos Cunha talks about going to the USA and expanding the team
In the south of Brazil, you have an academy and a social project focused on Jiu-Jitsu, both highly praised, works of excellence. What can we…
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Roberto Godoi recalls his mishaps and victories in Jiu-Jitsu
A respected teacher and fierce competitor, with countless titles in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has already accumulated more than three decades of a firm…
Yuri Simões remembers ADCC triumph over Keenan and projects: “active in grappling and MMA”
Yuri Simões, 31, sits on the shelf of grappling greats. The black-belt has two consecutive ADCC titles, won in 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil and…
A promising Jorjão wants to shine in BJJ worldwide
Jorge Fernandes, a twelve-year-old, is a jewel currently being shaped at American Top Team Ft. Lauderdale in Florida. Jorjão, as he is known, extended a…
Lucas Montalvão eyes 4th Pan title: “Well-rounded game”
Lucas Montalvão has just 20 years of age and a massive number of titles in the five years of his career. The Double Five athlete…
No. 1 featherweight Esdras Jr celebrates Pan title: “Surpassing my limits”
Esdras Jr is in the midst of a great phase on the competitive circuit of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). The black-belt from Ares…
Ronny Carvalho and the focus needed to be a Jiu-Jitsu champion
A teacher at GB West Bay Doha, in Qatar, Ronny Carvalho is well acquainted with the challenges of an athlete's life, always looking for titles…
Julio dos Anjos remembers trials, celebrates success in 2021: new gym
Julio dos Anjos, 28, is one of the main propagators of Jiu-Jitsu in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. An avid competitor, winner of titles…
Tools for conditioning and recovery to make the most of your time on the mat
By Erin Herle If you were to ask Jiu Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia how to get better at Jiu Jitsu, he would say to just…
The secrets to passing guard: Renzo Gracie Online Academy
This week, Renzo Gracie Online Academy (RGOA) unveils many tricks to bring out your potential as a guard passer. Renzo Gracie and Leo Tunico guide…
Roger Gracie and the trick to not lose the armbar from closed guard
Roger Gracie was in Rio de Janeiro recently to wow the crowd at Gracie Pro and teach the world the value of the basics. The…
What is the worst fear for a BJJ practitioner to have?
When was the last time you did something for the first time? If you have never experienced the unmatched feeling of putting on a gi…