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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...
Matheus Gabriel shines at No-Gi Pan: “Writing my story”
In search of new challenges, after having won a world title in 2019, Matheus Gabriel went up two weight divisions and...
“If I Do Jiu-Jitsu, Will I Get Hurt?”
Just about any time I try to get people to give jiu-jitsu a try, the first question I get is “Will I get hurt?” Ther...
The Difference Between a Hobbyist and a Competitor
As I gain “time in” on the mat, I have begun to learn a bit about the pressures we put ourselves under. There are so...
Samson is living proof that it is possible to balance college work with high level jiu-jitsu training
Rolando Samson competes in jiu-jitsu tournaments, while studying at college full time. Renown for his high octane sty...
An Open Letter to Competition
Dear Competition, I hate you. But I love you too. It’s very confusing, the way our relationship works. See, when I li...