November2019

The AJP has officially announced the names of the six competitors who will be part of the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats heavyweight debut event. The -95kg bracket is scheduled January 17, on day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Abu Dhabi. The roster includes both ADWPJJC...

Martial arts, in general, are powerful tools for inclusion and education. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fits this category and can assist the development of structural and moral values in society. With that in mind, the black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, Leandro Lorenco launched his book titled “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructorship: the...

As jiu-jitsu continues to grow in the competitive realm, so will the overall culture and the brands that support it. A recent addition to this cause is an east coast based operation called “Anatomy Jiu-Jitsu”.  Let’s begin with the fundamental importance of the anatomy in it’s relation to “the...

The first ever Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats event shook the ground in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 2, 2019. Six of the best lightweight competitors in the world waged war to conquer the right to be called the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats. The crowd at the...

The adrenal system largely goes unnoticed or thought of; however, it plays a large part in your grappling performance. Most people have heard of the adrenal system, but few really know what exactly it is or does. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and are responsible...

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Ricardo De La Riva Main Achievements: ❖❖World Bronze Medallist ❖❖Copa Cantao Champion FAVORITETECHNIQUE/POSITION: De La Riva Guard. WEIGHT DIVISION: Peso Pluma/Super Featherweight (64Kg – 141lbs). TEAM/ASSOCIATION: Fought for Academia Carlson Gracie, but has formed his own team as a...

After four incredible events in Moscow, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour is getting ready for the final two events of the 2019/2020 season. The next stop is scheduled January 16-18, in Abu Dhabi. Once again the state of the art Mubadala...

Elite competitors from around the world had their opportunity to test their skills and represent their teams for a chance to win the gold medal. There was representation from all around the globe as athletes from Japan, Mexico, and Brazil all made their way to the Long Beach Convention...

“Freedom ain’t free”. A short, simple statement that serves to put on display the idea of irony. Now, the path to freedom will have a different look for many people. There is a key ingredient of sacrifice. This can be a sacrifice of time, which can keep you away...