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Archive for March, 2010

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Jacare Romero Cavalcanti
By on March 29th, 2010

Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti (Alliance)

Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti is one of the best instructors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history, having coached hundreds of fighters and produced some of the best the world has seen in Grappling, including Fabio Gurgel, Alexandre Paiva, Leonardo Vieira, Ricardo Vieira, Rodrigo “Comprido”, to name a few. One of the founding fathers of the Alliance academy, Romero Cavalcanti moved to the United States from his native Brazil in 1995, where grew the team. Jacare was also awarded the “On The Mat” Instructor of the Year award in 2009.

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Rodolfo Vieira Wins Place in the Finals
By on March 28th, 2010

Brazil North World Pro Cup Trial Results

Another fantastic day at the “Clube do Flamengo” in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, as the last Brazilian spots for the Abu Dhabi Pro Cup Trails are handed out.

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Galvao vs Stewart at Strikeforce
By on March 27th, 2010

Andre Galvao Wins Strikeforce Debut

Andre Galvao (4-1-0) has snapped victory in his debut at the American organization. After taking down his opponent (Luke Stewart 6-3-0)

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Braulio Estima
By on March 25th, 2010

Braulio Estima to fight Rick Hawn

The much anticipated fight has been comfirmed! The two grapplers are set to fight on the 15th of May in North Caronlina with the Shine Fights organization.

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Clay Guida vs Shannon Gugerty Fight Video
By on March 25th, 2010

Clay Guida vs Shannon Gugerty Fight Video

two ground specialists at work, the relentless Clay “The Carpenter” Guida vs City Boxing Academy prospect, Shannon Gugerty. The class occurred in the UFC

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Ricardo Vieira (Checkmat)
By on March 24th, 2010

Ricardo Vieira (Checkmat)

He is one of the best Jiu Jitsu coaches in the World, head instructor at Fight Zone BJJ Academy in Copacabana Rio de Janeiro (Head Quarters of Checkmat)

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Ricardo Demente
By on March 24th, 2010

Ricardo “Demente” Abreu (Nova Uniao)

One of the main Heavyweights to have ever come out of the Nova Uniao camp, Ricardo “Demente” has had a hard and strenuous path to success, after spending 3 years out of Jiu Jitsu due to lack of sponsorship, he returned in 2009 with great wins over some of BJJ’s very best. After helping several professional MMA fighters with their ground game Ricardo Abreu decided to try his luck at MMA also.

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Taping Fingers in BJJ
By on March 21st, 2010

The Science of Tapping your Fingers for Jiu Jitsu

If you train Jiu Jitsu regularly, the chances of you having problems with the joints in your fingers at any given point is almost 100% certain. Although it is wise to give the joint time to heal, some of us (the stubborn ones) rather insist on training, aggravating the problem. This is a simple yet [...]

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Fabio Gurgel
By on March 21st, 2010

Fabio Gurgel (Alliance)

Fabio Gurgel is regarded as one of the top coaches in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The head instructor and leader of Team Alliance at the Sao Paulo head quarters, Fabio Gurgel was also one of the best jiu jitsu competitors of his generation with many important titles to his name, such as World Champion, Brazilian National champion and European Open champion. In 2010 Fabio Gurgel put his name in the BJJ record book when he competed and won the European Open, one of the top events in the jiu jitsu calender, at the age of 40, just a few months after he celebrated his 20th year as a jiu jitsu black belt.

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Romulo Barral (Gracie Barra)
By on March 21st, 2010

Romulo Barral (Gracie Barra)

Romulo Barral is a Jiu Jitsu fighter, a black belt under Vinicius “Draculino” with an extensive resume in BJJ. A World and Pan American Champion

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Monte Egbert
By on March 20th, 2010

Monte Egbert “Montanha”

Monte achieved his Blue belt from Ralph Gracie, his Purple belt, off the hands of late Ryan Gracie and his Brown belt, from Cesar Gracie.

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Andre Negao Jiu Jitsu
By on March 20th, 2010

Andre “Negao” Terencio (Brazil 021)

Andre Negao Terencio, a legendary Jiu Jitsu instructor responsable for the coaching of many World Champions.

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Alexandre Pimentel Pulga
By on March 20th, 2010

Alexandre “Pulga” Pimentel (Nova Geração)

one of the hottest MMA prospects out of Brazil, this Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the Nova Geracao team has made a rampant start of his MMA and BJJ career

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Carlinhos Gracie
By on March 18th, 2010

Carlos Gracie Junior “Carlinhos”

Carlos Gracie Jr one of the main figures in Jiu Jitsu in the last 20 years, a teacher of champions and president of CBJJ. One of BJJ’s most important figures

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Leo Santos
By on March 17th, 2010

Leonardo Santos (Nova Uniao)

Leonardo Santos is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the Nova Uniao team, being one of the most important fighters for BJJ in the early 2000′s. With numerous titles in his career, Leo Santos was regarded by many as the best lightweight fighter of his generation, having victories over several great fighters such as Leo Vieira, Tiago Alves. Leo Santos put an end to his career with the kimono to follow his brother’s footsteps (Wagnney Fabiano) in turning into a professional MMA fighter.

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Alan do Nascimento - Finfou
By on March 15th, 2010

Alan Nascimento “Finfou” (Checkmat)

Finfou one of the best fighters to come out of Check Mat Team, a former Fernando Terere protege, World and Brazilian National Champion and a great coach

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Guilherme Applying a Foot Lock on Pimenta
By on March 15th, 2010

BJJ Show in World Pro Cup Trials

Yesterday was a great day for BJJ fans as the South Brazilian Trials for one of the biggest BJJ events in the world was completed.

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Bruno Malfacine
By on March 14th, 2010

Bruno Malfacine (Alliance)

Bruno Malfacine is a former Gama Filho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, now fighting from Alliance. A 4x World Champion with an amazing Jiu Jitsu style

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Tarsis Humphreys, 2010 Winner
By on March 12th, 2010

Abu Dhabi Pro Trials Live Stream

The Brazilian South Trials for the Abu Dhabi Pro Jiu Jitsu Challenge being held in the city of Gramado, Brazil will be shown online for all BJJ fans to delight themselves.

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Ricardo Almeida
By on March 11th, 2010

Ricardo Almeida “Cachorrao”

Ricardo Almeida Cachorrao – Big Dog. The very first Black Belt awarded by legendary BJJ Fighter Renzo Gracie, and amazing BJJ and MMA UFC fighter

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