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Bochecha celebrates double gold in Vegas
Ever since receiving his black belt, Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida has been keeping the same pace as he had at the other ...
Bochecha, Barral, Kron, and Co.: images from Vegas World Pro tryouts
Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida took top spot at the World Pro Las Vegas tryouts this Saturday. The CheckMat black belt won...
Luiza Monteiro, another tough cookie in the mix
Luiza Monteiro has been standing out in competition Jiu-Jitsu and has a slight preference for No-Gi tournaments. Havi...
Carcará reports: Lagarto beats Finfou, winning absolute in Lisbon
This Saturday, in Lisbon, Portugal, the local tryouts for the Abu Dhabi World Pro 2011 took place. Among the standout...
Mothers of black belts among landslide victims in Rio
The heavy flooding in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro state spread destruction and has killed hundreds since Tu...
Back after surgery, Cavaca soon to compete
Rodrigo Cavaca had a great year of competition in 2010, becoming world, European, and Brazilian National champion of ...
Cavaca hands out promotions from Santos to Florida
The competition year is over and the month of December is traditionally one of festivities at Jiu-Jitsu academies, wh...
Ary celebrates black belt and explains team change
Ary Farias has a pristine record at the intermediary belts, having won major events like the Worlds and Brazilian Nat...
Finfou, Victor Costa, and “Big Mick” have good run in Australia
Last Sunday the 11th Pan-Pacific Jiu-Jitsu Championship came to a close in Melbourne, Australia. Victor Costa, who ea...
Best black belts at South American Open
Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes was the big name at this weekend’s South American Jiu-Jitsu Open in Santa Catarina. The So...
Now at home at black belt, Bochecha sets objectives for 2011
Having won his weight group and the absolute at the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds as a brown belt, Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida lived...
Now world champion, João Assis faces Cyborg in December
Another first-time Worlds winner took the top spot on the podium Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the CSU Long Beach pyram...