Rodolfo Vieira turns twenty-four today; see how far the black-belt hunter has come
Initially known as "The Black Belt Hunter," Rodolfo Vieira took the community by storm when he won the Abu Dhabi WPJJC North Brazil trial in…
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GMA Gracie Humaita St. Louis earns another black belt, Jena Bishop
American brown belt world champion, Jena Bishop, was promoted to black belt by Master Royler Gracie on July 13 at GMA Gracie Humaita St. Louis.…
Watch Gabi Garcia in her first boxing practice ever
It's only 16s but makes you think what can come from Gabi venturing into the MMA world. She posted today on Facebook that this video…
Checkmat’s Janni Larsson receives black belt after four world titles in two years
We have a new female on the black belt roster today as Janni Larsson earns her final belt rank. The Checkmat team member won double…
Undefeated in MMA, Xaropinho talks Jiu-Jitsu, signing with RFA
Holding a perfect record in MMA with five wins and no losses, GMA member Christian "Xaropinho" Uflacker is already preparing for his next battle. The Jiu-Jitsu…
Buchecha e o ADCC: “Ainda sou faixa-branca no wrestling”
Flagramos o bicampeão mundial absoluto na faixa-preta, Marcus Buchecha em uma sessão de wrestling com o renomado técnico Jacob Harman, na Califórnia. Em entrevista exclusiva,…
Buchecha: “Wrestling is as important as Jiu-Jitsu for the ADCC”
Two-time absolute world champion Marcus Almeida "Buchecha" is already getting ready to compete in his first ADCC. The Check Mat star joined teammate João Assis…
Want to see insight into the life of a full-time competitor?
Check out this video of Alliance competitor Jeffrey Cummings and his documentation of training for and competing at the 2013 World Championship this past June.…
Kelly Slater to parents: ‘Put your kids in Jiu-Jitsu before other sports’
A surfing god and BJJ blue-belt, Kelly Slater knows full well the benefits of practicing the gentle art. Last week he talked and rolled with Marcus Buchecha…
Michelle Nicolini: ‘The Gabi Garcia era discourages lighter fighters’
Four-time world Jiu-Jitsu champion Michelle Nicolini threw herself in a category where the women are much stronger, the medium-heavyweight, and showed that technique should never be…
Paulo Miyao the last piece of Copa Podio Middleweight GP; Barral withdraws
The list of ten athletes designated to compete in the Middleweight Grand Prix of the second installment of Copa Pódio, was closed on Tuesday, July…
Marcus Buchecha meets Kelly Slater to read GRACIEMAG
Marcus Buchecha met Kelly Slater today, and for a good reason. The two-time black belt absolute world champion proudly showed to the 11-time professional surfing…