Bruno Bastos and BJJs New Big Player – LEAD Team
MAY 14, 2019, Most people remember Bruno Bastos as one of the best black belts ever produced by legendary instructor Wendel Alexander and the …
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Interviews
A set of exclusive BJJ related interviews to some of the top figures of Jiu Jitsu. With relevant information for the fans of the sport.
Saeed Dunkaev, The Chechen Truck Driver Who Became One of BJJ’s Most Influential Figures
Our sport/martial art has always been a fantastic showroom for talented and interesting people, two attributes that fit Saeed Dunkaev like a glove. Born …
Jeferson Mayca Interview, Copa Podio CEO Is Here to Test BJJ Dogmas
Right at the turn of the 2010s decade, there was very little in the way of professional jiu-jitsu. No Polaris, no Metamoris, no EBI, …
Raquel Interview, The Canuto’s New Las Vegas Project
Renato and Raquel Canuto are two of the most likable faces in jiu-jitsu today. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the young couple met …
Hannette Staack “I Feel Embarrassment For The Female Equality Movement”
Two weekends ago, on October 27, 2018 we witnessed the return to competition of a jiu-jitsu legend. We are obviously referencing Hannette Staack‘s brave …
Sonya Plavcan, Life of a Champion After Hip Replacement Surgery
For many, the Master’s division of jiu-jitsu is one of the most fascinating categories in our martial art’s competitive environment. One where a recent …
Jonata Gomes, from Cantagalo to the World
Cantagalo, Pavão, Pavãozinho is a group of favelas located on the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between the bairros of Ipanema and …
Gabi Fechter, A Unique Brown Belt Paving The Way For Women’s Jiu Jitsu
In a male dominated sport such as jiu jitsu it is uncommon to see females in leading roles and when considering the odds of …
Immigration in Jiu Jitsu, Paulo Santana’s Success Story
Immigration is one of the hottest topics in today’s America, particularly that of migrants from south of the US border. This contentious issue is …
Victor Honorio: I Want a Match With Buchecha Badly
One of the most powerful individuals in Brazilian jiu jitsu today is ultra-heavyweight rising star Victor Honório, who will be making his black belt …
Amal Amjahid, The Worlds Most Feared Brown Belt
22 year old Amal Amjahid is arguably the most feared woman in Brazilian jiu jitsu’s brown belt division. Born in Belgium but of Moroccan …
Victor Honorio: I Want a Match With Buchecha Badly
One of the most powerful individuals in Brazilian jiu jitsu today is ultra-heavyweight rising star Victor Honório, who will be making his black belt …
Oliver Taza Interview: “The Gi Helps Prepare for The ADCC”
One of the rising stars in jiu jitsu today is Oliver Taza. Born in Lebanon, having also lived in Saudi Arabia, Taza settled in …
Interview With Top BJJ Business Man Ulpiano Malachias
The business of Brazilian jiu jitsu is on the rise, and in that sense Gracie Barra seems to be leading the way, being the …
Mo Yusuf, Portrait of a Young BJJ Athlete
The story of Yusuf Mohammed could have been like that of any other jiu jitsu practitioner. Born in North London “Mo” – as he …
Hywel Teague Sets Record Straight on Red Belts Doc.
Hywel Teague is one of the most prominent journalists in jiu-jitsu, first via his work with BJJ Hacks and later with FloGrappling. There are …
Joao Pedro ‘Bisnaga’, Parana’s Rising Star
Interview with featherweight prospect Joao Bisnaga, one of the most talented competitors in the coloured belt divisions of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Find about Bisnaga’s path in the sport, his conquests and the struggles of a super talented 3x IBJJF world champion in the sport of BJJ.
Espen Mathiesen: “The Moment I Stopped Believing in Talent Was Crucial”
This weekend (August 12, 2017) Copa Pódio’s Middleweight Grand Prix will host not one, but three of the most anticipated black belt debuts of …
Bibiano Fernandes Interview: “I Would Accept a BJJ Superfight in a Heartbeat”
Interview with Bibiano Fernandes, a legendary BJJ World Champion and a star in the MMA promotion ONE Fc, regarding jiu jitsu today, his ideas on the future of his MMA career and the prospect of his return to grappling.
Grappling Industries David Aguzzi Interview: Bettering Competitor Experiences
Interview with jiu jitsu tournament promoter and founder of Grappling Industries, David Aguzzi regarding the history of his project and the long term goals set for this fast growing BJJ competition circuit.