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Miami Open: Cyborg, Beltley open class champions, other results
The IBJJF wrapped up the 2016 Miami International Open this Saturday, in Florida. Roberto Cyborg and Melissa Bentley ...
How To Tap Out The Competition Jitters
If you’ve competed in jiu jitsu before, you know it’s completely different than training at the gym. Sure, you’re sti...
Break it Down: Rubber Guard
If you’re like me, names like straight jacket or zombie are cool, but I have no idea what you’re talking about! This ...
Competition – Because External Assessments Don’t Lie
By William F. Murphy, Ph.D.,IBJJF Black Belt 3rd Degree, USJA San Dan Judo Do you know why competition is great? Comp...
Being Disrespectful: Top Ten
Sometimes we do things we’re unaware of. Sometimes we know what we’re doing and can’t seem to be able to stop ourselv...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Beyond Competing
This weekend was phenomenal for a few reasons. I won’t force you to endure my Pollyanna-esque mentality or overly jov...
BJJ: Women Forging a Fiery Path: Great 8
Its mid-April vacation week. The sun is shining, the days are full and adventures are plentiful. Hopefully you’re abl...
Who’s Who in EBI 6?
by Jeff Meszaros
Brazilian jiu jitsu has always been an art for creative people who like to experiment and find neww...
Why I Love Losing
Okay, maybe that title is a bit of a lie. I don’t love losing, whether it’s a jiu jitsu competition, a game of Scrabb...
BJJ: Bridging Diversity on the Mats PT 2
A couple of weeks ago I spoke of women on the mats, training together, stripped of title and degree; of finding a pla...
Boston Spring Open: Victor Silvério wins double gold; other results
The 2016 Boston Spring Open took place this weekend. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the UMASS Athletics for a whole...
17 IBJJF BJJ Competition Rules to Remember
by Jeff Meszaros
There are a lot of things to consider when you sign up to compete in a tournament. You need to make...