Images from day 1 of absolute
Just one match to go. Definition of the absolute black belt finals between Roger Gracie and R‑omulo Barral and Gabrielle Garcia and Luanna Alzuguir meant…
Worlds 2010
Roger-Rômulo final and Alliance female shut-out, again
Over the last five years these two have been in the final together three times. Roger Gracie and Rômulo Barral once again will face off…
Worlds Blog: Absolute brackets set
The brackets for the black belt absolute division of the Worlds 2010 have just been set. 36 athletes signed up for the category. Of the…
Blog: The thrice champion’s trophy
Want to find out more about the photo above? Click here or on the image to find out all the latest from the Worlds 2010.…
Blog: Nino out of Worlds
As reported by Ivan Trindade direct from Long Beach, California, on the GRACIEMAG at the Worlds Blog, Nino “Elvis” Schembri will not be competing at…
Worlds Blog: JT “I want a rematch with Burns”
He is probably the non-Brazilian with the biggest shot at winning a black belt gold medal at the 2010 Worlds. Jonathan Torres, a pupil of…
What’s Luanna’s training like?
Current World, Pan-American, Brazilian and Abu Dhabi champion Luanna Alzuguir has been reaping awe inspiring results thanks to a simple recipe: effort. Check out how…
Blog interviews: Marcelinho, Cavaca, Durinho and Malfacine
They haven’t yet taken to the mats, but they were present on the first day of the 2010 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. Dedicated teacher, faithful teammates…
Caio Terra: “I’m going to fight every match like it were a final”
GRACIEMAG.com had a talk with one of the favorites to take the roosterweight gold medal at this year’s World Championship. Caio Terra spoke of his…
Play for the fans, General!
You don’t question a decision made by the general, especially when the general in question is a respected winner, and a hard nut to crack…
Roger Gracie: “I think people beat themselves sometimes”
GB was in full swing this week as preparations for the Worlds continued. The mats at the Headquarters in Irvine have been full for two…
Blog: Worlds day 1
Here's a secret. Covering the first day of competition at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship is perhaps the hardest task there is. The ten match areas…