From the treasure chest: “How an absolute champion is born”
That GRACIEMAG and GRACIEMAG.com has had its eyes on Rodolfo Vieira, the biggest standout of the 2011 Worlds, is nothing new. Even before we gave…
Worlds 2011
Soar, Hannette!
Hannette Staack is approaching legendary status if she isn’t there already. She is now an eight-time world champion, winning seven times at the Gi and…
Cobrinha exclusive: “Jiu-Jitsu needs more penalties for stalling”
Our GMA Rubens Charles Maciel, aka Cobrinha, returned to work at his new academy in California after scoring a bronze medal at the 2011 Worlds – his…
“Bad Boy” celebrates fourth and comments on rivalry with Caio Terra
Bruno Malfacine is the world's greatest champion when it comes to the roosterweight division. This Sunday in Long Beach the black belt conquered his fourth…
Luanna Alzuguir: a broken rib and a gold
Luanna Alzuguir is now a three-time Gi world champion, winning her lightweight division in 2009, the absolute in 2010 and now her weight class again…
Gilbert Durinho’s impeccable Worlds
Through the tears, Gilbert “Durinho” Burns is really a very happy man. He is a Gi World Champion for the first time ever. Durinho won…
Leticia: “Bia is my real motivation to train and compete”
Leticia Ribeiro already had five Worlds title championships under her belt when she took to the mats last Sunday at the pyramid in Long Beach.…
In no hurry to get black belt, Little Langhi celebrates title and four finishes
GRACIEMAG.com fearlessly put its chips on Michel Langhi to be one of the standouts of the 2011 season. The brown belt lived up to the…
The war between Michelle and Kyra and other battles at the Worlds
Only those who've trained for a World Championship know the sacrifice. That's why it's such a joy – and the pain of undesired defeat comes…
Who can stop Mackenzie Dern?
Phenomenal purple belt Mackenzie Dern of Gracie Humaita hasn’t lost a Worlds since 2007. She won two titles as a juvenile blue belt, two at…
World champion after five years on ice? Angelica Galvão did it
Day two brought out the blue and purple belts. Coming back and competing in her first tournament after five years of being off the mats…