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BJ Penn: The Prodigy on Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Life
If you’ve followed MMA or the UFC in the last few decades then you definitely have heard the name BJ Penn. BJ Penn be...
How To Get a BJJ Sponsorship
Sponsorship by a major brand might seem to be the pinnacle of BJJ lifestyle achievements. Sponsored athletes get a to...
Advice for New Referees
Congratulations! You’ve made the leap and decided to become a referee. You’ve certainly read the rules and maybe even...
Overcoming Fear of Failure in Jiu-jitsu
Achievement motivation is the need for an individual to show competency in a skill area. For someone practicing jiu-j...
2017 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships
The Invite Sometimes I think my boss is Santa Claus. After a brief discussion of upcoming events and other incessant ...
2017 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships
The Invite Sometimes I think my boss is Santa Claus. After a brief discussion of upcoming events and other incessant ...
70 Years and Counting
Words and Photo Credit: Rob Norbutt Starting at the Gracie Academy in 1947 under Helio and Carlos Gracie, Grand Mas...
Do’s and Don’ts Being a Lifelong Practitioner
To excel in jiu-jitsu is not a short-term endeavor. The Gentle Art requires many years of experience before things st...
Coming to America? The Foreign Fighter’s Guide to US Immigration
In the past several years, a record number of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes from around the world have knocked on the ...
Rhalan Gracie – Pushing Through
[This excerpt was taken from Issue 40] Challenges are a part of life. Everyday we’re faced with challenges, some so s...
Rigan Machado: Looking to Change the Jiu-Jitsu Landscape Forever
BIG Plans Ahead Eighth degree red and black belt, Master Rigan Machado has some big plans for the Brazilian jiu-jitsu...
Magid Hage The Tao of Magid
There typically are certain events in jiu-jitsu that are clearly identifiable and act as milestones in your jiu-jitsu...