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Brasilia International Pro: Luiza Monteiro wins double gold, other results

The Brasilia International Pro gathered over 800 athletes in Brazil’s capital city this weekend, August 13-14, for gi and nogi divisions. The event earned points in the UAEJJF athletes’ ranking. Even in the middle of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the event attracted an audience of 5,000 people

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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 black belt division. This Saturday, he beat Carlos Farias in the open class and also Ezra Lenon in the middleweight division. On Sunday, without the gi, Barbosa

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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 main card featured 10 matches. In the main event, Yuri Simões beat Romulo Barral by referee decision. In the co-main event, Felipe Pena choked Jackson Sousa from the

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Watch: Gordon Ryan finishes Keenan Cornelius in match over 80 minutes long

Gordon Ryan and Keenan Cornelius fought for more than 80 minutes this Saturday, in NYC, as part of the Grappling Industries event. At the end, Ryan came out on top with a submission. Click play to watch how Gordon was able to finish cornelius. @Gordon Ryan defeats @keenancornelius via inside

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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 of 16 grapplers fighting for the light-heavyweight belt. The event is scheduled November 6, once again at the Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Los Angeles. No other name was

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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 out. As the entry level, the rule is you don’t know much and usually feel overwhelmed with hoiw much you need to work

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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 the Olympics, Kayla Harrison repeated her London 2012 feat and once again won gold in Rio this Thursday. From Middletown, Ohio, Kayla made to the top of the

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Learn the tricep crush with world champion JT Torres

JT Torres is one of the most decorated American black belts ever. The Pan and Worlds No-Gi black belt champion is known for his refined technique and training ethics. In this video, he teaches a simple (and painful) solution for when you get to side control. According to JT, Black

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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 be live streamed by Flo Grappling and all the proceeds will be donated to the Colorado Children’s Hospital Foundation. The card for the MP Submit Cancer features

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Exclusive: Roger Gracie teaches an easy to do sweep from closed guard

10X world champion Roger Gracie returns to teach a simple and effective way to sweep the opponent when playing closed guard. As with everything in Roger’s game, the secret to the effectiveness lies on the smallest details.

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Seattle Open: Liera wins double gold; watch some of the best matches

The IBJJF bandwagon made a stop in the Pacific Northwest this weekend for the 2016 Seattle Open. Atos JJ’s Michael Liera was the standout with double gold in the black belt division. Liera made to the top of the podium in the heavyweight division and then closed out the

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Free fight: watch how Nate Diaz finished McGregor at UFC 196

It was the most hyped UFC fight in a long time. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz met at the main event of UFC 196, on March 5. After an even first round, Nate stepped on the gas and was too much for McGregor. Jiu-Jitsu was the weapon of choice to

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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 superfood movement. Its benefits include boosting the immune system, helps with your cardiovascular health, among many others. We looked around and found this great option to enjoy the

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Jiu-Jitsu For all: 5 Events You Don't Want to Miss in the Next Months

Remember the time there were hardly any good options of BJJ events to watch the best grapplers in the world in action? Well, today the offer of great occasions is almost endless. In the next months alone, there will be a lot of great promotions offering some of the best

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Rolando Samson: Breaking Arms and Putting Them Together Again

Rolando Samson isn’t your typical jiu-jitsu competitor. An overwhelming majority of athletes we interview are 100% focused on jiu-jitsu. They eat, breathe, and sleep the sport. Although jiu-jitsu is a big part of Rolando’s life, he admits it’s ultimately just a hobby. It all started when he

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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, in Lisbon, they went for it. Click play to watch a match of great respect and skills between Rafael Mendes and Paulo Miyao for the black belt featherweight

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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 Gracie celebrates another birthday today, his 33rd. We take the opportunity to look back in time and find this video of Nick grappling with Brazilian Jorge Macaco. The

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Got to Side Control? Use One of Bruno Malfacine's Favorite Armbars

The 8X black belt world champion Bruno Malfacine is back to teach another awesome technique. Once you get to side control, here’s a easy and effective option to attack the opponent’s arm without having to get to full mount. Watch and go train.

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World champion Claudio Calasans Jr. teaches a spider guard pass

Catch a class with the 2015 middleweight world champion and ADCC open class champion, Claudio Calasans Jr. Straight from his academy in Brazil, he teaches a spider guard pass that is easy to do and very effective. Calasans explains in Portuguese: “I put my arm between his leg and his

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Strengthen your Abs for Jiu-Jitsu with Black Belt Sophia Drysdale

Black belt Sophia Drysdale is an accomplished competitor and a highly regarded Professor. She is also a fully qualified fitness trainer. She unites her two passions into one and develops workout series that aim to help Jiu-Jitsu practitioners get stronger and more resistant to the demands of the art. Here

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Register Now and Get Ready for the 2016 US Open, October 22-23

The 2016 US Open is coming up this October 22-23, in Santa Cruz, California. One of the most traditional Jiu-Jitsu events of all times, the US Open is a guarantee of great match ups and flawless organization. You have until October 14 to register, but if you do it until

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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 very efficient. Here he teaches a rollover sweep to be used when the opponent blocks the first option of sweeping forward. Click play and add it to your

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Who is: Bong Abad

When you hear the name Bong Abad you might think maybe it’s some metal band, or may be a reggae act. But since you’re into jiu-jitsu, then you’re probably more aware of Bong Abad than you know. If you own any “comic book” looking rashguards, there’s

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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, always putting on a great show for the crowd. The black belt roosterweight final at the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu championship was no exception. Click play to watch the

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Attack the Leg Lock From Closed Guard With Hannette Staack

7X black belt world champion, among many other titles, Hannette Staack is one of the most accomplished grapplers of all times. Here she teaches a simple and great way to attack the leg lock as the opponent stands up to open your guard. Watch and go practice.