Michael Liera Bringing Atos’ Thunder To Colorado
Michael Liera, 26, trained at Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ from the time he was a purple belt. Now, the André Galvão black belt is moving …
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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.
Brenda Larissa, Alliance’s Best Kept Secret
The Alliance team, particularly its headquarters in São Paulo – commonly referred to as “Matriz”, has been a hotbed of talent for many generations. …
Robert Drysdale, History Research Regarding Fadda Lineage
Many will know Robert Drysdale as one of the brightest American jiu-jitsu athletes of all time with a long list of achievements in Brazilian …
Matheus Gabriel Interview
Although he only just turned 22 years of age, Matheus Gabriel is already regarded as a unique athlete in our sport, owning a few …
Nico Ball, Changing Lives Through BJJ Media
From time to time we like to shine some light on BJJ’s humanitarians, people who work behind the scenes to better the lives of …
From Bagboy To Gym Owner, The Amazing Story of Márcio André
Very few grapplers have accomplished what Márcio André has done in his 24 years of existence. A world champion who battled with all the …
Rodrigo Cabral Interview On Building BJJ Talent in Austin, TX
In our sport / martial art, like in most sports, behind every great athlete, there is facilitator, someone whose foresight, knowledge and dedication have …
Dante Leon “My Gi Training Helps Me Prepare For NoGi”
One of the most exciting grapplers of the modern generation is Canadian, GF Team Toledo wizard, Dante Leon, an athlete whose value sometimes seems …
Sam Crook, The Englishman Spreading BJJ in Cameroon
Born in a coastal English town, Sam Michael Crook is a well-accomplished jiu-jitsu black belt under Marco Canha and a young man with a compelling …
Where Does Atos’ Female Success Come From? Angelica Galvão Interview
Last year, Atos became a two-time World Champion team (male division) in Jiu-Jitsu, and although the world title returned to Alliance’s hands in 2019, …
After a 19 Year Hiatus, Former Roosterweight King Omar Salum Returns To The Worlds
Many of the younger fans of our sport may not be aware of Omar Salum, but during the late 1990s, the Manaus athlete was …
Berimbolo Creator, Samuel Braga Explains How The Position Was Created
The famous berimbolo technique is making its 14th anniversary since it was first spotted on a major tournament at the black belt level. That …
Seth Daniels, The Mastermind Behind Fight 2 Win Pro
From the tens of events that spawned from the submission-only boom of the past 4 years, two* have solidified themselves as the standard bearers, …
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 …
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 …