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Jiu-Jitsu Times Founder Kitt Canaria Promoted To Black Belt By Romulo Barral
After over eight years of training, the man who created the Jiu-Jitsu Times has earned his black belt. Kitt Canaria, ...
Getting Promoted Doesn’t Give You Superpowers, So Give Yourself Permission To Be Human
As much as we may feel like tying our jiu-jitsu belt is akin to putting on a superhero costume, the unfortunate reali...
Anthony Pettis Receives Black Belt In Jiu-Jitsu From Daniel Wanderley
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis announced that he received his black belt in jiu-jitsu from Daniel Wan...
UFC Fighter Kelvin Gastelum Earns His Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kelvin Gastelum, a middleweight/welterweight UFC fighter and the winner of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17, is official...
67-Year-Old Woman Receives Black Belt After Winning Gold At Brazilian Nationals
If you believe you’re “too old” to succeed in jiu-jitsu, don’t say that in front of Nair Moto de Oliveira. This 67-ye...
Nonstop No Gi Action at Quintet 1: Are Team Tournaments The Future Of BJJ?
SPOILERS!!! History was made at Quintet 1 as Kazushi Sakuraba introduced a tournament unlike any other. If you didn’t...
Tournament Promoter Takes A Stand Against People Who Support Sex Offenders Within The Jiu-Jitsu Community
With the recent revelations about former jiu-jitsu instructor Marcel Goncalves’ alleged crimes and confession, there ...
Does Rickson Gracie Deserve His Red Belt?
A minor brouhaha erupted in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community when Rickson Gracie — undefeated MMA fighter and son of...
Is It Okay To Ask Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor When You Will Be Promoted?
Reader Question: What do I do if my school only stripes at promotions or seminars? I work on the weekend when these g...
Rickson Gracie Reveals Why He Hasn’t Been Wearing His Red Belt
Back in July, Rorion Gracie promoted his brother Rickson to red belt at a seminar in Las Vegas. But although he achie...
BJJ Legend Sergio Penha Given 8th-Degree Red And White Coral Belt
Sergio Penha has received his 8th-degree red and white coral belt. The BJJ legend received his belt at the Master Wor...
Rickson Gracie Awarded Red Belt
On July 6, 2017 at the Rickson Gracie Experience Seminar in Las Vegas, NV at the Martial Arts Super Show, Rickson Gr...