GRACIEMAG #163
Sweep left and right and torment the guard-passers What are our criteria in saying “yes” to an article? The prevailing criterion is that it should be useful to you, dear reader. In this sense, the GRACIEMAG team was keen on this issue. From the cover story to the last line,
Service: BJJ Competition Alert!
There will go some important deadlines for those who want to compete in October: • Oct 8: The US Open (at Santa Cruz, CA) regular registration ends tomorrow. Click here to register and get $9 off. And Remember, the final deadline for the tournament that will happen on Oct 15,
“It was like training with Pelé”
Rickson Gracie will teach for the first time in Minas Gerais this October. One month earlier, on September 18 in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, the red-and-black belt taught another successful seminar. “It was the first time Rickson had been to the ABC Paulista region. We had one hundred
Coach confirms Bronx in UFC 124: “It’s Pride FC pace!”
Charles do Bronx never stops. The Jiu-Jitsu brown belt made his UFC debut on August 1. After submitting Darren Elkins with an armbar in just forty-one seconds, he was called on to face TUF champion Efrain Escudero on September 15. Following his choke submission of Escudero, Charles was called on
Analysis of the importance of the master
GRACIEMAG was present at the party honoring José Aldo after he dethroned Mike Brown in November of 2009, when he captured the WEC featherweight belt. This time, after Aldo’s second title defense, in a great performance against Manny Gamburyan, the one honored at Nova União academy was André Pederneiras. “Dedé”,
Cacareco and master comment on impending UFC debut
Alexandre Cacareco wreaking havoc on his opponents is no recent thing, whether at grappling tournaments, like the ADCC, or in MMA. However, the one thing missing was for the fighter to return to combat for a big promotion. Not anymore: Cacareco signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and makes his
Jiu-Jitsu wields its might at Strikeforce
Strikeforce has carved out a place for itself as one of the biggest MMA promotions in the world, with events broadcast live on leading American television network CBS and a roster of big-name stars. However, the event is a show apart for fans of good Jiu-Jitsu. These days, Strikeforce gathers
Roger Gracie to face Mike Kyle in December
Roger Gracie, who just turned twenty-nine years old last week, now knows who next he will face in MMA and when. His next challenge will be December 4 against Mike Kyle in the Strikeforce cage. The current three-time absolute world champion of Jiu-Jitsu will fight in the light heavyweight division
CNN indicates Jiu-Jitsu as remedy for serious problem in USA
Switch schools or don’t switch schools? Go out for recess or don’t go out for recess for fear of bigger schoolmates? Help your child find the right option by watching this CNN report.
MMA in a medieval castle in Europe
Poland is getting ready for an MMA event with an innovative format. KSW Fight Club, coming up this weekend, will be the first show in the country with a medieval castle as its venue…
Gamonal celebrates Pan win and forges ahead in US competition
Brazilian Top Team black belt Diego Gamonal did a fine job at the No-Gi Pan in New York, winning the heavyweight division. “The matches were really tough. I fought in a really stacked division, but it all worked out. It was the first time I competed at a No-Gi Pan
Popovitch vs. Caio Terra at No-Gi Pan
Pablo Popovitch had his work cut out for him in dealing with Caio Terra’s guard. The solution was to try for back mount.
Jiu-Jitsu may be a lady’s salvation
To protect the one you love, a simple and effective solution is Jiu-Jitsu, your friend for all occasions. Especially at the worst of them.
Demente comments on training with Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is set to face Matt Hammill at UFC 121 this coming October 23 in California. While Hammill has won his last four outings, Ortiz is riding a four-fight string of poor results – three losses and one draw. Hence the “Bad Boy’s” earnest preparations for his upcoming challenge.
Among No-Gi Worlds favorites, Bochecha comments on Pan campaign
Winner of his weight and the open weight groups as a brown belt at this year’s Worlds, Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida has begun taking his first steps as a black belt, and successfully. The competitor was one of the standouts at last weekend’s No-Gi Pan in New York. After winning at
Before US Open, Canal teaches seminar in Santa Cruz
Featherweight Theodoro Canal was one of the first black belts to confirm his name for the US Open – a tournament promoted by our GMA Claudio França that promises to get Jiu-Jitsu fans in Santa Cruz, California, going this coming October 15. Today, the list of black belts signed up
Sharpei and Lapela win in California
The Grappler Fest Tournament was held October 2 in Victorville, California. The event promoted matches for all belts and age groups, but some of the biggest moments were the disputes in the open weight black belt division rewarding one thousand dollars to the winner. Of the stalwart black belts, the
Pioneer Gargamel takes Jiu-Jitsu important step forward in Norway
Felipe “Gargamel” Mota, a Vini and Octávio “Ratinho” Couto black belt, was invited to teach the gentle art in Europe long ago. He docked in the town of Stavanger, Norway. When he arrived there there were already some Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, the sport was still at an embryonic stage and
Black belt wins election in Brazil, but fighters leave defeated
General elections in Brazil weren’t kind to athletes, practitioners and former professional from combat sports. From boxing, former world champion Acelino Popó tried for a senate seat in the state of Bahia, but lost despite his 60,216 votes. Now Adilso Maguila tried for the same position in São Paulo, but
Shaolin back in the Strikeforce cage
Strikeforce has confirmed that Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro will be in the November 19 event to be held in Jackson, Mississippi. The black belt, coming off a loss on his organizational debut, will face Justin Wilcox. Another draw confirmed for the show is Ryan Couture, son of famed Randy Couture. Ryan
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