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2025 Ju-Jitsu World Championships Day 1

Text Credits: Ju-Jitsu International Federation The 2025 Ju-Jitsu World Championships kicked off in style at Bangkok’s Indoor Stadium Huamark, welcoming the world’s top ju-jitsu athletes for an action-packed opening day of the Adult divisions. With high intensity matches across the Fighting, Duo, and Show systems, the competition showcased

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Honoring a Legend: Leandro Lo’s Legacy at Copa Podio

Honoring a Legend: Leandro Lo’s Legacy at Copa Podio If the mat where Copa Podio matches take place ever earns a name, it should be Leandro Lo’s. The 5X black belt world champion was the face of the event, dominating the competition and securing three Copa Podio titles

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Tech Tuesday: Felipe Pena Teaches How to Attack the Calf Slicer From the Inverted DLR Guard

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Thursday Class: Leo Vieira Teaches How to Pass the Spider Guard

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Five 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. The 4X ADCC champion and 5X black belt middleweight world champion is virtually retired from competitions for some time now (the last time he stepped on the

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No Cavemen Allowed: The Danger of Instincts

Whenever I introduce a new student to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I gently temper expectations. I try to explain that jiu-jitsu is a long journey. I talk about how the learning curve may feel impossibly steep and I let them know that the nature of experimentation is that they will fail; so

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Pass the Guard Like Buchecha as we Celebrate His Birthday

Marcus Almeida Buchecha has his name definitely written in Jiu-Jitsu history. He celebrates his, on January 8th.

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

The 9X black belt world champion Lucas Lepri has an wide array of techniques he uses to beat his opponents. Here’s one of then. Pay close attention to the details and hit your adversaries with it. Go train.

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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 the cold weather. We decided to list 5 valuable tips so you can keep active during the chilly months of the year. layer up and go train!

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Eat Healthy: Learn the Recipe For a Refreshing Papaya Cream

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Tech Tuesday: Sit Up and Sweep Like Cobrinha Sweeps

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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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Rafael Lovato Jr. Teaches How to Pressure Pass and Set Up A Bow and Arrow Choke

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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 of the best records in competition of his generation.

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

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AJP Tour 2020/2021 season features events in Brazil, Ukraine, Australia and Russia in the coming weeks

The 2020/2021 season of the AJP tour is heating up again. The coming weeks will feature several events in several cities all over the world. The AJP is working diligently with its local organizers to offer athletes and fans events that are both highly competitive and safe for all.

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Take a Free Basic Yoga Class Perfect for BJJ People

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ADGS Rio Reaches Full Capacity; Big Names on the List to Compete in Exciting Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu

Once again, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio will be a great success. As expected, the AJP had to close the registration period early as the event reached the venue’s full capacity. Scheduled December 5-6, at the Arena Carioca 1, the ADGS Rio will gather the best competitors

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Final week to register before sign-up fee changes

The time to register is now! The early registration deadline for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio is October 19. Choose your division and be part of the show. Go compete in one of the most important events in the calendar. The ADGS Rio is scheduled December 5-6, at the

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AJP Tour Podcast #3: Sam Cook Talks About Her Incredible Routine as Top Level Competitor and Healthcare Worker

The third episode of the AJP Tour Podcast is out! This week, Podcaster Will Safford has an intercontinental chat with British black belt Samantha Cook. The former Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Champion and Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats contender welcomed Will into her routine on and off the mats.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: champions put on a show in Florida to open 2020/2021 season with a bang

The 2020/2021 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour is officially open. Hundreds of athletes gathered this Sunday, September 27, at the Miami Airport Convention Center, to display their skills and compete for the gold medals. On the sidelines, some of Jiu-Jitsu’s greatest names were present coaching

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: Brackets and Fight Schedule Released; Watch Matches on the AJP Tour Youtube Channel

Days away from the kick off of the 2020/2021 season, the AJP has released the fight schedule and brackets for all divisions in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Miami. The event is scheduled September 27, at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC). The pre-event weigh-in is scheduled Saturday,

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AJP Tour Podcast #2: Will Safford meets with Michael Liera Jr and shares the latest news on the 2020/2021 season

Episode #2 of the AJP Tour Podcast is out. Presenter Will Safford sat with Atos JJ black belt Michael Liera Jr. to talk about his career and his training routine and lifestyle on and off the mats. Liera Jr. is registered to compete in the 77kg division of the Abu

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: Will Safford Previews the Thrills of the Black Belt Division; New Rules Course Coming Up September 19

As the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami nears, the adult black belt division fills up with big names ready to compete and take the gold medal home. The sport’s elite will be in Florida on September 27 as the 2020/2021 ADGS season kicks off at the Miami Airport