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2018 ADWPJJC: finals set for grand finale in Abu Dhabi

There’s only one final step to be taken before the new champions are crowned. A day of epic matches this Friday, April...

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Need a Guilty-Free Snack? Try Some Healthy Kale Chips

It’s that kale, again! It’s so hot right now. We all know how sometimes we just crave a snack. They’re delicious, easy...

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5 Off the Mat Activities That Will Increase Your Energy Levels to Train Jiu-Jitsu

Feeling a bit of cabin fever? As much as we all love training Jiu-Jitsu, a little bit of variety never hurt anyone....

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5 Lessons You Should Learn From 4X Black Belt World Champion Dominyka Obelenyte

Dominyka Obelenyte rose to the top of the women’s black belt division like a rocket in the past two years. Now a...

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Probiotics Are Your Friends! Learn How to Make Your Own Coconut Yogurt

Probiotics are some of your best friends. They boost your immune system, help your gastrointestinal system and more. Here’s a great recipe...

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2017 Pro League GP: Buchecha beats Lo, João Gabriel and Dimitrius to win title and $40k grand prize

Marcus Almeida Buchecha is still the IBJJF Pro League Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. The Checkmat athlete retained the title he won for...

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Accept the Matrix and Learn to Choke Like Cobrinha

Rubens Charles Cobrinha is relentless in his mission to spread his BJJ knowledge to as many people as he can. With that...

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Godoi Teaches One of the Lapel Chokes He Used to Win Double Gold at the Worlds Masters

Black belt Roberto Godoi had a perfect campaign at the recent Worlds Masters. He won both the superheavy division and the open...

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Gracie Pro: Roger chokes Buchecha from the back; announces retirement

The champion is back. Roger Gracie returned to Jiu-Jitsu competitions this Sunday at Gracie Pro, in Rio de Janeiro, for a final...

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Grand Slam Tokyo: Café finishes Ricco Rodriguez on Legends HW match; moves on to challenge Pé de Pano for the belt

The season opener of the Abi Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, this Saturday, July 15, in Tokyo Japan, reserved a big...

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Grand Slam Tokyo: epic matches heat up Japan on season opener

The thrills are back! The 2017/2018 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour opened this Saturday, July 15, in...

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Roger Gracie Gives You Pointers for the Perfect Cross Collar Choke

You know you are in good hands in terms of Jiu-Jitsu instructor, when a 10X black belt world champion is teaching you...

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Jiu-Jitsu around the world: 5 events to compete or watch all over the globe

Doesn’t matter where you live in the world, there’s probably a great Jiu-Jitsu event about to happen near you. More and more,...

2017 Worlds: the epic Sunday of black belt matches by the numbers

After one day of rest to put our heads back in place after an insane Sunday of thrills at the Long Beach...

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2017 Worlds: Buchecha makes history with 5th open class title; Tayane wins double gold in black belt debut

The 2017 Worlds was an epic event! On day 4, the crowd was treated to almost 12 hours of unbelievable thrills and...

2017 Worlds: Lo vs. Buchecha, Tayane vs. Nathi to fight for open class glory; other results

Day 3 of the 2017 World Championship featured the black belt open class division for men and women. Some of the best...

2017 Worlds: Cintra (brown), Gracie (purple), Grindatti (blue) open class champions in thrilling day 2 in Long Beach

Day 2 in Long Beach put blue belts, purple belts and brown belts to fight within their division to to see who’s...

2017 Worlds: Brackets Out; A Quick Analysis of the Path to Gold in Each Black Belt Weight Class

The IBJJF released this Sunday the official schedule and the brackets for all the divisions of the 2017 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. We...

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2017 Worlds: List Proves Veterans Not Ready to Give Up the Fight Just Yet

The registration deadline for the 2017 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu championship has came and gone. Athletes and teams can still move names around...

Rafael Mendes Announces Retirement After 8 Years Competing as a Black Belt

Rafael Mendes is done. He released this Monday a 2:40 video announcing that he will no longer compete in Jiu-Jitsu. The announcement...

Lo beats Erberth in Curitiba and pockets $15k for No1 position in the IBJJF ranking

The IBJJF adult male black belt ranking has a winner for the 2016/2017 season. Leandro Lo secured the No1 spot this Saturday...

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Buchecha vs. Roger: the Reasons Why Each One of Them Could Win the Rematch

It’s been five long years since the only time they faced each other. In 2012, at Metamoris 1, in San Diego, Roger...

The 2017/2018 UAEJJF Season is Here. Get Ready to Compete All Over the World

The 2017 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship was the grand finale the 2016/2017 season deserved. Thousands of athletes of all ages...

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San Diego Open: Erberth Wins Double Gold; Bia Beats Mackenzie

It was an eventful day of matches this Saturday, May 13, in Southern California. For the first time ever, the IBJJF held...

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2017 Worlds: Two Weeks Left to Register; Black Belt Division Packed With Talent

The time is coming once again. The Jiu-Jitsu community all over the world is already feeling the jitters with the proximity of...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Returns For 2017/2018 Season Offering Over US$ 500k in Prizes

The 2017 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship was the grand finale of an exciting 2016/2017 season, but the UAEJJF is already...

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ICYMI: Pena Wins Third Belt in Three Weeks; Lo, Porfirio Lead the Pack in Brazil

Another weekend, another thrilling two days of action on the mats around the world. In Poland, America and in Brazil, black belts...

Mackenzie Dern Teaches How to Set Up a Triangle Choke From the Spider Guard

She is today the most recognizable face in the Jiu-Jitsu community. Mackenzie Dern turns 24 years old this Friday, March 24. After...

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2017 Pan: over 200 black belts registered promise weekend of thrills in Irvine

The registration deadline for the 2017 Pan Jiu-Jitsu championship came and went so now it is possible to have a more clear...

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Roger Gracie: “I want to finish my Jiu-Jitsu career with a match against Buchecha at the Pro League GP”

Roger is back, but not for long. The 10X black belt world champion agreed to put the gi on and compete again...

Friday class: take the back with Erberth Santos on his birthday

Erberth Santos stormed the black belt scene a few years ago and immediately divided opinions. Great athlete and idol for some, cocky...

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Who’s the GOAT? Watch Roger and Buchecha in two epic matches

The IBJJF made a huge announcement this Tuesday regarding the second edition of the Pro League GP, scheduled August 26. Ten times...

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FTWPro 24: Tonon beats AJ in Gi match, Najmi defeats Nathan for lightweight belt; other results

The traveling show of the Fight to Win Pro productions finally made a stop in Southern California this Friday, February 3. The...

Tech Tuesday: Queixinho Teaches the Backward Sweep From the DLR

Osvaldo Queixinho was the winner of this weekend’s Fight to Win Pro 23 main event against the always tough Bruno Frazatto. One...

Leandro Lo: “I want to be as strong and as ready as I can be for the open class at the Worlds”

You can say Leandro Lo has one ultimate goal in his Jiu-Jitsu career. He wants to be a black belt open class...

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Monday Class: Lucio Lagarto teaches a sneaky armbar from the open guard

Lucio Lagarto has done it all. He’s a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He beat cancer (and even trained during treatment). He has one...

2017 European: Lo, Porfirio Open Class Champions; Final Black Belt Results

The 2017 European championship is in the books. Leandro Lo and Tayane Porfirio came out as the standouts by winning double gold...

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2017 European: Lo vs. Calasans, Porfirio vs. Mesquita at the open class finals

After 5 days of event, the black belts finally stepped on the mats of the Pavilão Multiusos de Odivelas this Saturday, 21,...

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5 Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia’s Approach to Jiu-Jitsu

For many people, he’s the Greatest of All Times, GOAT for short. Marcelo Garcia is celebrating another birthday this Tuesday, January 17....

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Pena, Xande, all star roster to fight for $150k at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour arrives in the United Arab Emirates this weekend of January 13-14 for the fourth...

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Pass the Guard Like Buchecha as we Celebrate His 27th Birthday

Marcus Almeida Buchecha has his name definitely written in Jiu-Jitsu history. He celebrated his 27th birthday this Sunday, January 8th. The only...

Do the Hip Switch Sweep and go for the Armbar just like Lucas Lepri

The 4X black belt world champion Lucas Lepri has an wide array of techniques he uses to beat his opponents. Here’s one...

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BJJ Concepts: Otavio Sousa Helps You to Build a Strong Closed Guard Game

In a new series, we bring you some of the best black belts in the business to explain basic concepts of some...

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5 Jiu-Jitsu Accomplishments That Surely Made Your Life Better in 2016

Another year is coming to an end and we naturally look back to see what we were able to accomplish in the...

The New Season is Here! Choose Your Destination to Begin 2017 Competing Among the Best

We hope you are having an awesome holiday season. Know that the two weeks between christmas and New Years is the last...

Roger Gracie Teaches How to Transition From the Collar Choke Setup to the Armbar

10X black belt world champion Roger Gracie is known for his simple but extremely efficient style of Jiu-Jitsu. If it’s hard to...

5 Matches We Would Like to Ask Santa to Make it Happen in 2017

The holidays are here, so it’s time to ask Santa for our presents. As we think about Jiu-Jitsu 24/7, we thought it...

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Got Your Opponent’s Back? Felipe Pena Teaches Two Ways to Finish It Fast

Black belt Felipe Pena has said multiple times that attacks from the back are his speciality. This Saturday, once again, he proved...

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Super Challenges: Pena Finishes Ryan; Tonon Chokes Terra; Kennedy Subs Nicky

Six warriors, three matches and over two hours of great Jiu-Jitsu this afternoon at Studio 540, in Solana Beach, California. A selected...

Ryan vs. Pena: Here’s What They Bring to the Mat For This Saturday’s Challenge

One is an ADCC silver medalist and double gold black belt no-gi world champion. The other one holds two EBI belts, including...

Cyborg: “Jiu-Jitsu runs in my veins. As long as I’m healthy I will be ready to fight anyone.”

Roberto Abreu, aka Cyborg, is back. After having to deal with a series of injuries in the past two years, the 2013...

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5 Exercise Ideas Inspired by Jiu-Jitsu That Will Get You Ready to Roll

There’s a lot you can do off the mats to improve your performance with the gi. We listed five different exercises inspired...

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Edwin Najmi: “Never be satisfied. Add new weapons to your game or you’ll be left behind.”

It’s safe to say that Edwin Najmi first stepped into the spotlight at the 2014 World championship. After finishing second in the...

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Learn the Lockdown Guard and the Old School Sweep Taught by EBI Champion Geo Martinez

Geo Martinez had a great night this past Friday, in Mexico City. He beat four opponents to defend his bantamweight belt at...

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Five Super League: Najmi secures the Welterweight Belt With Two Submissions in Three Matches

Five Grappling is back. After a long hiatus, the promotion resurfaced this Saturday, December 3, in San Diego, California. The Five Super...

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EBI 10: Geo Martinez beats Eddie Cummings to Retain Bantamweight Belt in Mexico

The champion was able to retain his belt after a full evening of Jiu-Jitsu this Friday, in Mexico City. Geovanny Martinez was...

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Winter Is Here! 5 Tips to Train Safely During the Colder Months of the Year

Winter time is here! As the temperatures drop dramatically, we all need to adapt our exercise routines so we don’t suffer with...

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Tayane Porfírio beats Nathiely and Mackenzie in Brazil: “I learn a little more with each match as a black belt.”

Maybe you didn’t notice, but the IBJJF South-American championship, this weekend in Barueri, Brazil, featured a very stacked bracket in the adult...

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7 Tips to Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving day is upon us with everything that means. Long travels, family reunion and lots of food and drinks. So, how can...

The Good Rivalry. Remember Renzo vs. Garcia at the 2003 ADCC

The greatness of Jiu-Jitsu was built on the mats, in epic duels between living legends. The 2003 ADCC, in Brazil, featured one...

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ICYMI: Dominyka Wins For a Cause, ADCC Trials Results, UAEJJF Champions in Curitiba

Another weekend filled with great thrills in the grappling universe. From New Jersey, to Manhattan, from Brazil to Spain, there were lots...

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Mansher Khera Teaches How to Sweep the Bigger and Stronger Opponent

Mansher Khera is one of the biggest talents coming out of Marcelo Garcia’s academy. In this video, he has the help of...

Grand Slam World Tour Wraps Up in Rio With No-Gi Divisions Before Packing Up to Abu Dhabi

The third stage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour wrapped up this Sunday, November 13, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....

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Grand Slam Rio: Pena Beats Xande to Win Back to Back Titles at 94kg; Other Champions Crowned on Day 1

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour made its third stop in the season this Saturday, in beautiful Rio de Janeiro,...

Learn From the Champion: Yuri Simões Teaches a No-Gi X-Guard Sweep

Yuri Simões ran the show this weekend at the 2016 Worlds No-Gi, in San Francisco. With a double gold campaign, he won...

2016 Worlds No-Gi: Simões Wins 2nd Open Class Gold, Nathiely Chokes Andresa For Absolute Title; Other Black Belt Results

Yuri Smões and Nathiely de Jesus were the man and woman of the weekend in San Francisco. Both won double gold in the...

2016 Worlds No-Gi: Simões vs. Santana, Andresa vs. Nathiely In the Black Belt Open Class Finals; Other Results

Day 1 of the Worlds No-Gi was filled with thrills and some of the highest level of Jiu-Jitsu performed by the sports’...

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Dominyka Obelenyte Teaches the Domoplata From the Mount

Two times black belt open class world champion, Dominyka Obelenyte has been the talk of the town in the competition circuit in...

5 Things You Should Pay Attention to at the 2016 World No-Gi Championship

The final major IBJJF event of the season is upon us. The 2016 Worlds No-Gi goes down this weekend, in Daly City,...

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Success – Darci Omori

Success doesn’t always manifest itself in the same way for everyone. Usually this page is occupied by success stories from people just...

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Less Than a Week Before Worlds No-Gi, Josh Barnett Teaches How Hand Control Is Vital For Passing the Guard

Josh Barnett has done it all. An MMA legend, he has also successfully ventured in the grappling universe. A world champion in...

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ICYMI: Tonon Finishes Burns, Tererê Beats Shaolin; IBJJF, UAEJJF, Fight to Win Pro Results

Another weekend has come and gone and once again the action was non stop for the grappling community. There were great options...

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One Day Before Polaris 4, Watch the Time Durinho Beat Lo at the Worlds No-Gi

A world champion with and without the gi, Gilbert Burns has a very high wall to climb this Saturday, at Polaris 4....

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Worlds No-Gi: Remember Cornelius vs. Tonon in 2014 and Register Before the Deadline

The final deadline to register for the 2016 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu championship is tonight. You have until midnight in California to sign...

Learn an Open Guard Sweep From Heavyweight Copa Podio Champion Leandro Lo

If the mat where the Copa Podio matches go down ever gets a name, it has to be Leandro Lo. The 5X...

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Victor Estima Teaches How to Attack the Foot to Make it Easier to Pass the Guard

Black belt Victor Estima has a trademark foot lock attack named after him. In this video, he teaches how to attack the...

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ICYMI: Dern Wins 2nd in MMA; Jones Shows Up at Naga Event; IBJJF, UAEJJF Results

Another weekend has come and gone and once again there as grappling action for all. Here’s a quick roundup of the best...

Jiu-Jitsu to Watch and to Compete: Six Events to Look Up For in the Next Weeks

As Jiu-Jitsu’s popularity grows, more and more events pop up for fans to watch and competitors to take part in. There are...

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5 Tips From Champions to Help You Build an Efficient Game in Jiu-Jitsu

Is your Jiu-Jitsu technique evolving in the right pace? Sometimes, it’s not how hard you train, but how smart you train. All...

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Watch: Marcelo Garcia Rolling With UFC Champ Tyron Woodley

One of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all times, Marcelo Garcia is always welcoming illustrious guests in his NYC academy. The latest...

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ICYMI: Dominyka Returns to Win Double Gold, UAEJJF Circuit Lands in Brazil and Jordan; Other Results

Another weekend came and went with lots of options for the grappling fan to satisfy their hunger for high quality Jiu-Jitsu. Once...

Jeff Glover Teaches You an One-Hand Toe Hold Just in Time For Worlds No-Gi

The 2016 Worlds No-Gi is coming fast. The event is scheduled November 5-6, in Daily City, California, just outside San Francisco. With...

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EBI Combat Jiu-Jitsu Coming in 2017 Featuring Open Palm Strikes to the Head

Eddie Bravo made an announcement this Wednesday that is already sending shock waves throughout the Jiu-Jitsu community. The man behind the fan-favorite Eddie Bravo...

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Lucas Leite Teaches to Take the Back After a Half Guard Sweep

The half guard is Lucas Leite’s speciality. The black belt world champion has an infinite array of techniques from that position. In...

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ICYMI: Rocha Kicks AJ Off Stage in Florida, Super Matches in Guatemala, Pan No-Gi, Croatia Pro

The weekend had it all for grappling fans. From a spartan kick, to great matches in New York, Guatemala and Croatia, there was...

LA BJJ Pro: Marangoni, Sousa, Humphreys and Panza Cash Out Big, Other Results

The IBJJF held this Sunday, October 2, the first ever Los Angeles BJJ Pro championship. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the California...

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TBT: Watch How Galvão Caught Braulio With a RNC at the 2013 ADCC

Andre Galvão needed four years to get his rematch with Braulio Estima at the ADCC. After being caught in an inverted triangle in...

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How About a Steak, But a Healthy Cauliflower Steak?

Cauliflower are only bad for you when they are on your ear. On your plate, they have antioxidant properties and have been...

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TBT: Watch How Braulio Caught Galvão With an Inverted Triangle Seven Years Ago Today

It was seven years ago today, in Barcelona, Spain. Braulio Estima fought the 88kg division final at the 2009 ADCC against the...

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Take a Gogoplata Crash Course With the One and Only Nino Schembri

Nino Schembri is one of the most inventive black belts of all times. A world champion among one of the toughest generations...

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ICYMI: Kron, Gabi, Cro Cop Use Jiu-Jitsu to Win at Rizin FF, IBJJF and UAEJJF Results

The weekend was full of options for grappling fans to enjoy. If you missed something, here’s a look back into the action...

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5 Tips For Parents to Help Their Kids Enjoy Jiu-Jitsu Even More

If you already signed up your little one in Jiu-Jitsu, congratulations! The gentle art is a great tool for children to develop...

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World Champion Talita Nogueira to Make Bellator MMA Debut on November 4

More than two years after signing with Bellator MMA, black belt world champion Talita Nogueira will finally make her debut in the...

2017 European scheduled for possible six-day span on January 17-22

The 2017 European Championship could be the definite proof that Jiu-Jitsu is as popular as ever in the old continent. The IBJJF...

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7 actions you should take to get the best out of your training sessions

Here are seven actions to be taken if you want to take the best out of each training session. Train hard, be...

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ICYMI: Jackson beats Tonon, Mackenzie edges out Talita, IBJJF and UAEJJF results

It was a action packed weekend indeed with Jiu-Jitsu in all forms and shapes. There were super matches with and without the...

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Rafael Lovato Jr. teaches how to pressure pass and set up a bow and arrow choke

Rafael Lovato Jr. is one of the most decorated American black belts in history. A black belt world champion both with and...

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5 matchups we would love to see happen right now in Jiu-Jitsu

What if you had and infinite amount of money to offer the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes today? Who would you match up with...

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Lucas Lepri teaches a clock choke after taking the back from the sitting guard

Three-time world champion Lucas Lepri is always looking for knew ways to surprise his opponents. One of the most skillful competitors out...

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7 habits that will help you to be better at Jiu-Jitsu (and live a happier life)

We all know how powerful of a tool Jiu-Jitsu can be in anyone’s life. Since the first training session, the gentle art...

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Watch Buchecha vs. João Gabriel at the IBJJF Pro League; register for the BJJ Pro LA

The IBJJF continues to expand its BJJ Pro events series. The next installment is scheduled October 2, at the California State University...

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Shut down the open guard with this tips from Andre Galvão

Andre Galvão stops by to teach you a few tips about facing the opponent’s open guard. In this video shot exclusively for...

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Asian Open: Calasans, Dern open class champions; other results

The IBJJF held this weekend in Tokyo, Japan the 2016 Asian Open championship. Some of the belt competitors in the world gathered...

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EBI 8: Gordon Ryan confirms favoritism to win middleweight belt

Gordon Ryan remains unstoppable on the mats of the Eddie Bravo Invitational. After winning the open class division in April, the prodigy...

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5 lessons you should learn from 8X world champion Marcus Buchecha

Marcus Buchecha lived the two opposite sides of a competitor’s career in an interval of 12 months. A very serious injury to...

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Exclusive: Xande shares his secrets for staying on top of the game for more than 15 years

You can’t get more classic than Xande Ribeiro. He’s been competing in the highest of levels as a black belt since the...

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Ryan vs. Calasans in sub-only super match with no time limit scheduled October 22

The reigning ADCC open class champion will meet the man of the moment in submission only. Claudio Calasans Jr and Gordon...

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Learn a lapel choke from closed guard with upcoming talent Nathiely de Jesus

A name you should be paying attention in the competition circuit is Nathiely de Jesus. The newest talent from the Cicero Costha...

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Grand Slam LA: Day 1 crowns champions of gi divisions on Saturday of thrills

Day 1 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam LA was nothing short of amazing. All champions were crowned after a thrilling day...

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Grand Slam LA: the matches you should be on the lookout for this weekend

The schedule and the brackets for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Los Angeles are out. With over 1,000 athletes...

Video: watch Cyborg vs. Erberth in 2015 and get ready for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam LA

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Los Angles goes down this weekend, at the LA Convention Center. The list of...

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Lovato and Xande stop by to teach you after controlling the master 1 divison at the Worlds

Xande Ribeiro and Rafael Lovato Jr. dominated the master 1 division at the Worlds Masters, this past weekend. Lovato won the superheavy...

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5 mindset lessons you can learn from Demian Maia’s career in the UFC

Demian Maia put another awesome performance this past Saturday, with a first round finish over Carlos Condit. With the result, Maia will most...

Learn from Master 2 double gold medalist Flavio Almeida the workings of the DLR/Spider guard

Gracie Barra’s Flavio Almeida was one of the standouts of the recent Worlds Masters, in Las Vegas. With a powerful performance, he...

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Saulo on injury at Worlds: “We did some crying, put some ice and went into fight mode again!”

Saulo Ribeiro had to go through some real pain and suffering to achieve his 5th world title in the master division. This Friday,...

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Sweep like Samir Chantre and finish the opponent with an armbar

Samir Chantre is one of the most active competitors out there. Such competition experience helped him to develop a very efficient game....

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Boston Summer Open: Khera wins double gold; other results

The 2016 Boston Summer Open was held by the IBJJF this Saturday, Aug. 20, at the UMASS Athletics. The event featured several...

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2016 Worlds Masters: final schedule and brackets now available

The wait is almost over. The 2016 World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship is around the corner and the IBJJF has released the final...

Renzo Gracie vs. Matt Hughes superfight announced for the 2017 ADCC

The 2017 ADCC will feature a long-awaited rematch between two of the greatest names of the sport. Jiu-Jitsu legend Renzo Gracie and...

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Roll With Garry Tonon and go From Full Mount to Back Take

Garry Tonon is known for his creativity on the mats. No opponent is safe when facing the prodigy black belt. In this...

Rizin FF: Gabi Garcia to face American Yarbrough on Sept. 25, in Japan

Jiu-Jitsu star turned MMA fighter, Gabi Garcia already knows who’s going to be her third opponent. The Brazilian has a appointment against...

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Watch: Luiz Panza teaches the details of the foot lock

Checkmat’s black belt Luiz Panza is known for his deadly foot locks. In this video, he explains the detailed workings of his...

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Chicago Open: Lucas Barbosa stands out both at gi and no-gi divisions; Carlson Gracie dominates teams podiums

The IBJJF held this weekend the Chicago Summer Open. Atos JJ’s Lucas Barbosa was the standout with double gold in the Gi...

Berkut BJJ III: Simões beats Barral, Pena subs Jackson; other results

Berkut BJJ III gathered some of the best grapplers today for a whole evening of Jiu-Jitsu this Saturday, in Grozny, Russia. The...

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EBI 9: Keenan Cornelius to make debut after the light-heavyweight title

Keenan Cornelius will finally make his debut at the Eddie Bravo Invitational. The celebrated American black belt will be among a group...

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5 lessons to learn as a white belt that will be worth for your entire Jiu-Jitsu journey

It’s well known that the white belt is the toughest phase in anyone’s Jiu-Jitsu journey. It’s by far the stage most people drop...

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Rio 2016: Kayla Harrison wins back to back gold medals at judo’s 78kg division

She did it again. After becoming the first ever American athlete, men or women, to win a gold medal in judo at...

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The day a soon-to-be Olympic champion helped Ronda Rousey in a judo demonstration

Roughly two years ago, then MMA uberstar Ronda Rousey went to Brazil to promote the UFC in the country and made a stop...

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Buchecha, Machida, Shields, others fighting for a good cause in Colorado

A group of outstanding grapplers and MMA fighters will gather this Saturday, August 13, in Denver, Colorado. The Submit Cancer Event will...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: join Erberth, Miyao, Mahamed, Evangelista in LA, on Sep. 3

The American leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour is once again scheduled for Los Angeles, on September 3. The...

Join the Aloe Vera movement! Here’s a natural juice perfect for hot summer days

Aloe Vera juice is the new coconut water. Just kidding, but the tropical plant is one of the latest trends in the...

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Video: Rafael Mendes vs. Paulo Miyao at the 2014 European

They had trained together less than a year before. Even so, when fate put them face to face at the 2014 European,...

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Welcome to Rio 2016: what to look for if you are a fan of combat sports

The 2016 Olympic Games kick off this Friday, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For the next two weeks, over 10,000 athletes from...

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Blast from the past! Watch Nick Diaz vs. Patino Macaco in a grappling match

Nick Diaz is one of the most controversial fighters today. The brother of equally controversial Nate Diaz, the black belt under Cesar...

7 reasons why the 2016 Worlds Masters is bound to be awesome

The 2016 Worlds Masters is less than a month away. Scheduled August 25-27, in Las Vegas, the annual reunion of Jiu-Jitsu competitors...

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Turtle Your Way to Side Control with Eduardo Telles

No-Gi world champion Eduardo Telles is world known for his unique style of guard play. The Turtle guard is odd looking, but...

Video: watch the highlights of Malfacine vs. Terra at the 2016 Worlds

Bruno Malfacine and Caio Terra have one of the longest rivalries in Jiu-Jitsu. They have met in several matches throughout the years,...

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Take a Free Basic Yoga Class Perfect for BJJ People

Sebastian Brosche is a brown belt who found in yoga the perfect complement for his BJJ training. He explains how the 1000-year-old...

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