Rafael Lang’s 5 tips to come back from an injury
After recovering from a serious motorcycle accident in 2013, Professor Rafael Lang, from Octagon MMA, was able to write his own story of overcoming obstacles…
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The art of motivating fighters of all ages, with Rodrigo Antunes (Alliance)
Text: Rodrigo Antunes The more difficult, for me the more interesting. I hate that comfort zone. I am restless, but not inconsequential. Always be careful…
Video: Leandro Lo teaches his classic sweep
In 2014, GRACIEMAG got to closely follow the training of Leandro Lo, Felipe Preguiça and Rodolfo Vieira on Governador Island, Rio de Janeiro. In one…
What mistakes do you make from the mount? Here are ten tips to help you improve
1. The mount is the supreme position, from which the BJJ player exerts ample control over their rival -- and can even give themselves the…
20 throws from the Judo Worlds to inspire your stand-up game
Even though there is an infinity of options on the ground to choose from, a BJJ fighter should never forget that the fight starts standing.…
Exclusive video: Paulo Miyao vs. Thalison Soares in an explosive training session in Abu Dhabi
Before they compete at the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, teammates Paulo Miyao and Thalison Soares put on their gis and headed for…
Video: Gilbert Durinho’s guillotine-sharpening workout
As the masters of Brazilian jiu-jitsu say, the guillotine is much more a matter of subtlety than force. But, often, we come across really resistant…
Video: Kyra Gracie tests her husband’s jiu-jitsu at Gracie Kore
Our partner school Gracie Kore, which has welcomed names like Robson Gracie, Roger Gracie and even Brazilian megastar Zeca Pagodinho, had last month a day of training…
Remastered: Raphael Abi-Rihan’s training routine for BJJ competitors
[First published in 2012.] Coming up on the 10th of March, the Copa Jacques Lemans Jiu-Jitsu tournament will go down in Pilares, Rio de Janeiro,…
10 tips to change your eating habits and improve your jiu-jitsu
Breakthroughs in technology and medicine have brought a disastrous side effect: People eat all sorts of garbage, confident that chemical drugs will cure whatever they…
At Gracie Kore, Roger teaches a choke to baffle the defender
Over 40 students were present at Gracie Kore, in Rio, this Wednesday to learn from Roger Gracie. The ten-time world champion imparted details of his…
Remastered: Follow Rickson Gracie’s menu to have more energy for BJJ
[First published in 2014.] Raised as a warrior from a young age, Rickson Gracie is an example of good health. For many years he has…