Pedro Machado
Pedro Henrique Pinheiro Machado de Souza, commonly known as Pedro Machado, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Paulo Perrota “Rabicó”, who represented the 4:30 …
Top Finishers in Jiu Jitsu 2021
With 2021 nearly over, and jiu-jitsu’s competitive circuit already closed for the year, we are ready to disclose the Top Finishers in Jiu-Jitsu for …
BJJ Heroes 2021 No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Rankings
From early on in our editorial history, BJJ Heroes has attempted to push for an unbiased ranking system for our sport, one free from …
Larissa Dias
Larissa de Almeida, commonly known as Larissa Dias, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Vinícius Marinho who worked extensively with coaches Isaque Bahiense and …
Jansen Gomes
Jansen Gomes Ramos, also known as “Nenego” is a grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Antônio Carlos “Bode” (Jansen’s father), Ricardo “Ricardinho” Vieira, …
BJJ Heroes 2021 Gi Jiu-Jitsu Rankings
From early on in our editorial history, BJJ Heroes has attempted to push for a unified ranking system for our sport, one free from …
Keith Krikorian
Keith Krikorian is a professional grappler and a back belt in jiu-jitsu under Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez of the 10th Planet Team. An experienced athlete …
Gabriel Gaudio
Gabriel Gaudio is a professional grappler and a black belt in judo (under Emerson Neves), and jiu-jitsu (under Júlio César Pereira), who represents the …
Junior Fernandes, England Rising Star Flying Under The Radar
Flying under the radar of the grappling media is one of the most successful colored belts of jiu-jitsu’s new generation, Junior Fernandes, also known …
World Championships Results, Pena Wins Absolute, Pessanha Double Gold And Musumeci Dominates
DECEMBER 12, 2021, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, USA, was the capital of jiu-jitsu once again as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) returned with its most …
Dream Team Hits The Mundial At Full Pelt For The First Time In Black Belt Division
Dream Art is an exclusive group of professional jiu-jitsu athletes hand-picked for their potential by those in charge of the project. The idea behind …
Timeline, The Development Of The Female Division In The IBJJF World Championships
Since 1996, we have had the opportunity to see the top-level athletes of our sport face off at the World Championship. From Rio de …
BJJ Study, Deciding Factors In Winning a Referee Decision 2.0
Back in the Spring of 2018 (check here), we ran the data on two years worth of referee decisions at the black belt level …
Michael Zenga
Michael Zenga is a jiu-jitsu and judo black belt who worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy …
Jumping The Queue: Current Purple Belt World Champs Who Will Debut As Black Belts This Weekend
After a one-year hiatus, the IBJJF World Championship is back. Running at the Walter Pyramid to Anaheim Convention Center (California) from December 9th to …
IBJJF Worlds Exodus, The Long List Of Athletes Not Attending This Year And Why
Although next week’s return of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship was received with a great deal of enthusiasm by the fans, …
Roosevelt Sousa And Tata Ribeiro Conquer AJPs King And Queen Of The Mats Event
DECEMBER 03, 2021, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL, held the 9th edition of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour’s (AJP) Queen Of Mats and King Of Mats events, …
Study: Prime Age For Success In BJJ Competition Performance
Often referred to as the “human-chess game”, jiu-jitsu combines physical prowess with intricate positional combinations which require quick problem-solving skills and a strong degree …
Williams Beats Miyao And Tanabe Submits Langaker At Polaris 18
NOVEMBER 27, 2021, was the date set for the 18th edition of the Polaris Jiu-Jitsu Invitational. The UK-based grappling promotion showcased an interesting mix …
Polaris 18 Card, Tanabe X Langaker, Miyao X Ash Williams And More
THIS SATURDAY, November 27, 2021, the Polaris Jiu-Jitsu Invitational will return with its 18th professional jiu-jitsu super-fight event. The UK-based promotion spent a few …