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Tom DeBlass Publishes Autobiography: “How You Bear It: Triumph And Resilience In Life”
Tom DeBlass is one of the best-known and most appreciated individuals in the BJJ community. A BJJ black belt under Ri...
Roberto Godoi recalls his mishaps and victories in Jiu-Jitsu
A respected teacher and fierce competitor, with countless titles in Brazil and abroad, Roberto Godoi has already accu...
Ismael Santos and his dream of spreading Jiu-Jitsu around the world
Currently in first place at the brown belt ranking of the IBJJF, the largest and most respected Jiu-Jitsu organizatio...
Ivan Rocha and his mission to build a better world through Jiu-Jitsu
“With love, focus and discipline, no goal is impossible and no objective is unattainable” teaches Ivan Rocha, renowne...
Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women’s jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up ...
Yuri Simões remembers ADCC triumph over Keenan and projects: “active in grappling and MMA”
Yuri Simões, 31, sits on the shelf of grappling greats. The black-belt has two consecutive ADCC titles, won in 2015 i...
Yago Souza returns to competing successfully, takes aim at big titles: “I want my 2nd Pan title”
Yago Souza, 27, is back on the competition scene. After a long hiatus where he had to overcome injuries and make pers...
A promising Jorjão wants to shine in BJJ worldwide
Jorge Fernandes, a twelve-year-old, is a jewel currently being shaped at American Top Team Ft. Lauderdale in Florida....
Champion Kaio César analyzes master 1 division, plans to “win Pan and Worlds” this season
Kaio César is starting to reap the fruits of the discipline employed in the course of his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, which...
Lucas Montalvão eyes 4th Pan title: “Well-rounded game”
Lucas Montalvão has just 20 years of age and a massive number of titles in the five years of his career. The Double F...
Henrique Saraiva and Darragh O’Conaill continue to popularize Jiu-Jitsu in Ireland
Jiu-Jitsu ace in Ireland, the country’s representative in several elite tournaments, Darragh O’Conaill has plenty of ...
Jack Douglas talks no-gi BJJ in U.S., celebrates title: “They want a showman”
At just seven months among the sport’s elite, Jack Douglas is starting to capture his first important titles. The 26-...