[First published in 2007. Part 3 out of 3.]
The year of 1952, following the year of his epic fight against the Japanese Kimura, stood out in the life of Grandmaster Helio. That was when his first legitimate son, Rorion, was…
Rilion Gracie.
While paying a visit to Rio de Janeiro, Master Rilion Gracie taught exclusively to Graciemag viewers one of his favorite sweeps from the open guard.
Pay attention to the precise grips and levers used by Rilion, who is deemed one…
Pablo Mantovani and his students
The quarantine period has boosted the life of the young Pablo Mantovani, just 25 years old. Traveling to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, where he was going to compete in the main tournament…
Michael Liera Jr. beat Márcio André, Johny Tama and Johnatha Alves to claim the gold. Images: Ane Nunes/AJP
The 2020/2021 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour is officially open. Hundreds of athletes gathered this Sunday, September 27, at the Miami…
By Dr. Gunter Sgarboza *
Who never resisted that tight choke and then got a sore neck? This type of discomfort is called “cervicalgia” by orthopedists. It is one of the most recurring pains among practitioners of the gentle art.
Of course,…
Ane Nunes/AJP
Days away from the kick off of the 2020/2021 season, the AJP has released the fight schedule and brackets for all divisions in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Miami. The event is scheduled September 27, at the Miami Airport…
So your opponent opened your guard and stood up. How about making a grip on one sleeve and another on the end of their opposite pant leg? This is how Rafael Costa starts to transition to the x-guard. Note how he steps…
Kinya Hashimoto
Even after her successful transition into MMA, Mackenzie Dern continued to brighten mats around the world with her fine jiu-jitsu.
In California, in 2017, the UFC star competed in the IBJJF’s San Diego Open and once more claimed a gold…
Bruno Bastos has been dedicating more time to his pupils who are kicking ass in traditional competitions across Texas. Known for his mastery in revealing talents, the Lead BJJ boss is polishing yet another talent: the prodigy Emily Fernandez, a purple belt…
BJJ legend Master Rickson Gracie discusses topics such as:
* How his philosophy and attitude toward jiu-jitsu has changed with age.
* Why people should learn his "invisible jiu-jitsu".
* How he feels about modern techniques and positions such…