Sunday Treasure: The “choosies” World Champion
In 2009, Marcelo Gracie reached his third world title in the middleweight division. Two more would come in the two following years to complete his…
WOrld Championship
Honor the Veterans: 10 warriors over 30 that can do damage at the 2013 Worlds
They are over 30 but for sure not over the hill. The ten names we listed below already signed for the 2013 Worlds because they…
Mundials Memories: Lightning Bolt Xande
The year of 2006 in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was all about Xande Ribeiro. Beating the odds, he defeated favorite Roger Gracie to be crowned…
2013 Worlds Training Camps: Buchecha leads Checkmat preparation
In the days to follow, our team will do a series of visits to the training camps of all the major teams to compete at…
10 questions the 2013 Worlds will probably answer
The 2013 Worlds are getting closer and the anxiety is growing. This year's event will feature some long awaited moments that can answer numerous questions…
Mundials Memories: Never Repeated Tererê
It happened 10 years ago. It was the middleweight final of the 2003 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. On one side, the up-and-comer, Marcelo Garcia, pupil of…
Mundials Memories: Pioneer Penn & Relentless Rafael
"I remember at the time I said 'So I was the first?!' But with time I realized that it was important to win. Today I…
Mundials Memories: The Gracie Intruder & One Bullet Bitetti
“I proved how technique is what matters most. I felt really proud of what Jiu-Jitsu could do for us.” With that phrase, Royler Gracie analyzed…
Vinicius Marinho talks Terere superfight at Copa Podio; Terere may be back at Worlds
After being greeted by the good performance at Copa Podio, lightweight Vinicius Marinho, who placed third in the Lightweight Grand Prix overall, sat on the…
Mundials Motivation #1: Watch and learn from the best
This year the annual World Championship is holding its 18th event. The first year of the championship was held in 1996, a year after the…
Purple belt champion Michael Liera, Jr. seminar in Beaumont, TX April 27
The 2013 Pan American purple belt weight and absolute champion Michael Liera, Jr. will be present at GMA Texas Punishment Crew in Beaumont, Texas…
IBJJF Ranking: Gabi Garcia stays on top, Luiza Monteiro rises with Pans
After the 2013 Pans, the women have adjusted their rankings within the IBJJF who have just released the newest numbers. Ever since the rankings have…