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RICARDO DE LA RIVA GETTING HOOKED

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

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Clock Choke from Turtle Position - The Tactics of Tarsis

Tarsis Humphreys is a veteran competitor who has certainly earned his position among the elite. He has won every major IBJJF event and has defeated some of the best names in jiu-jitsu at the most prestigious events. Humphreys is known for his well-rounded game, not favoring any position over the

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Who Is Rodrigo Teixeira?

Many people may not recognize the name, Rodrigo Teixeira. But that is no indication of his contribution to the jiu-jitsu community. Rodrigo has been involved in the jiu-jitsu scene for over 25 years. He has shared the mats with the who’s who of jiu-jitsu either in competition, with the

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For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

The term triumph is defined as “a great victory or achievement”. In every story of triumph and breakthrough, it can be easy to forget that there is always a back story that predates that particular moment.  There is the unheralded side of the story that likely involves a group of

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The Dichotomy of Freedom

“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

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Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

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The #1 Hack to Improve your Jiu-Jitsu Immediately and Get Faster Results

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Bad Blood Outshines Title Gold at UFC 272

Normally, we are used to seeing title gold on the line when there is a PPV. This is the first time in a long time that the UFC is putting up two top contentenders as their main event. But this is no main event like any other. It is already

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First Quarter New Year Training: The Break-In

New Year fitness goals are extremely popular especially because it allows us to start fresh no matter where we are in our fitness journey. Regardless if you have been training for years or you are just getting started, something has lead you to this specific section in Jiu-Jitsu Magazine and

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One-on-One with Buchecha

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Control Your Body! Don’t Let Your Body Control You!

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Rage, Anger, Stress - Conor McGregor’s Recipe for Disaster

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Roger Gracie & Mauricio Gomes Grapple With Men's Mental Health

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Bellator 258 Virtual Media Scrum Highlights

Bellator 258 is one of the biggest events Bellator has put on in a very long time. Bellator 258 will see Juan Archuleta defend his belt for the first time against Sergio Pettis. The event also sees the return of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson from retirement and Bellator legends such as

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PFL 3 Virtual Media Scrum Highlights

The PFL kicks off its brackets in this season’s Heavyweight and Women’s Lightweight tournaments this Thursday, May 6th at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The pre-fight media scrum was highlighted by competitors Cindy Dandois, Renan Ferreira, Mariana Morais, Mohammed Usman, reining PFL Women’s

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ADWPJJC: Black Belt Champions Crowned in Epic Closing Act in Abu Dhabi

The 12th edition of the ADWPJJC is in the books. The adult black belt division for men and the adult brown/black belt for women put the closing numbers in four days of great Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi. Talented competitors came from all over the world to test their skills

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ADWPJJC: Blue belts and Purple Belts Run the Show in Thrilling Thursday in Abu Dhabi

The ADWPJJC kicked off its 12th edition this Thursday, April 8. Hundreds of athletes showed up to compete at the Jiu Jitsu Arena, in Abu Dhabi. The first day of action was devoted to the adult blue belt and adult purple belt divisions. There was no shortage of thrills on

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Season Finale Becomes a Celebration of Jiu-Jitsu's Resilience as Black Belt Champions Put on a Show in Abu Dhabi

What a season it was! For both good and bad, the 2020/2021 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam will be one to be remembered for ages. The Covid-19 pandemic made every step of the journey 10 times more difficult. Only through the hard work and the dedication of

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Day 1 in Abu Dhabi Crowns Talented Purple Belts and Brown Belts From All Over the World

The show is back in town! After great anticipation, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam landed in the UAE on April 2nd for the final leg in the challenging but fulfilling 2020/2021 season. Over 200 athletes in the adult and masters divisions of the purple and brown belts competed this

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour: Day of Triumph in Russia as Jiu-Jitsu Returns safely to Moscow for the Third Leg of the 2020/2021 ADGS Season

Jiu Jitsu is back in Russia. Through the work of hundreds of dedicated people, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour landed in Moscow this Sunday, March 14. Athletes from all over the world came to the Crocus City Hall to compete again, even in these difficult times. All athletes competing

Alexandre Ceconi

Drawing the Line Betting Analysis: Fight2Win 166

Fight2Win 165 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on March 13, 2021 in Austin, TX and streamed live on FloGrappling. Betting Cut-off Time: 7PM EST   Rafael Lovato Jr. (-300) vs Gabriel Almeida (+250) •  This match is GI PROPS Lovato Jr. by Submission (-105) Lovato Jr.  by Decision (+125) Almeida

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Fight2Win 165 - Betting Analysis

Fight2Win 165 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on February 27, 2021 in Dallas, TX and streamed live on FloGrappling. Date: February 27, 2021 (Saturday) Location: Dallas, TX (Streamed live on FloGrappling) Betting Cut-off Time: 7PM EST Maria Malyjasiak (+150) vs Elisabeth Clay (-185) Prediction: Clay is an unknown

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Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Junior

Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Junior WNO: Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Junior is a submission-only grappling event taking place on Friday, February 26th in Austin, TX and streamed live on FloGrappling. Main Card starts at 8PM EST. Date: Friday, 2/26/21 Location: Austin, TX (streamed live

Aaron “Tex” Johnson

Drawing the Line; F2W 163 Betting Analysis

Fight2Win 163 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on February 13, 2021 in Dallas, TX and streamed live on FloGrappling. Date: February 13, 2021 (Saturday) Location: Dallas, TX (Streamed live on FloGrappling) Betting Cut-off Time: 7PM EST Kennedy Maciel (-225) vs Diego Oliveira (+195) Macial by Submission (+125) Maciel

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Drawing the Line; BJJ STARS 5 Betting Analysis

BJJ STARS 5 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on February 6, 2021, in Brazil and streamed live on FloGrappling. Date: Feb 6, 2021 (Saturday) Location: Brazil Betting Cut-off Time: 5PM EST 8-Man Tournament Only ONE winner 1.  Nicholas Meregali -155 2.  Felipe Pena -125 3.  Lucas Barbosa +100