Health issues sideline Caio Terra for the 2014 Worlds
The sitting champion of the adult male black belt roosterweight division announced this Saturday that he will not be able to defend his title next…
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The experienced warriors that can create a buzz at the 2014 Worlds
As the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship does not feature a master division (although they have their own event, the Worlds Masters), many brave 30+ year-old competitors…
Ten questions the 2014 Worlds will probably answer
Last year, we put together a post just like this one with the ten doubts in the Jiu-Jitsu community’s minds that the World Championship would…
Worlds: see if you agree with our first analysis of the black belt after the registration deadline
The registration period for the 2014 World Jiu-Jitsu championship is now closed. There are 345 male black belts competing and 49 female black belts registered,…
Video: BJJ champion Rafael Lovato Jr. teaches a triangle choke from side control
Besides being a talented Jiu Jitsu fighter, Rafael Lovato Jr is also an avid competitor. Since he started competing at 16 years old, when he…
Worlds: Buchecha, Rodolfo already in; register before 11:59PM
With less than 2 hours left until the final deadline, the 2014 Worlds registration list still lacks some important names. Marcus Almeida, Rodolfo Vieira have…
Worlds: remember Jacaré’s painful triumph 10 years ago and register now for 2014
“Roger is more skilled, but, brother, I got into his closed guard, got out, took his back! What a fight. And about that armlock, he…
Worlds: on his birthday, remember Feitosa’s long run and register for 2014
From 1997 to 2006, Marcio Feitosa, who turns 38 today, was on the lightweight podium eight times. In historical battles, he won three gold medlas…
Worlds: remember how Marcelinho became king of middleweight and register for 2014
The last time we talked to Marcelo Garcia, in October 2013, he got emotional when he was asked about retirement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys0N2WrSGIY It's easy to understand…
Worlds: watch the commented highlights of Buchecha vs. Rodolfo in 2013 while you register for 2014
The match everyone was waiting for finally took place at the 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Marcus Buchecha and Rodolfo Vieira met at the adult male…
IBJJF releases new series of updates to Jiu-Jitsu rules
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation announced today, May 7, another series of updates to the sport's rules. They are several updates that take effect May…
Worlds: remember when Pe de Pano was the best and register today for 2014
For two years in the beginning of the century, Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz was the best Jiu-Jitsu competitor in the world when he conquered the…