Standouts of the IBJJF New York Summer Open with photos
The colored belts took over the majority of the mats on Saturday, July 13 as the IBJJF New York Summer Open took place in a moist basement gymnasium at the City College of New York. What felt like...
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New women’s class added to schedule at Vitor Shaolin Academy in New York City
New women’s class at Vitor Shaolin BJJ academy received guest instructor Rico Bastos. Photo: VSBJJIf you’re in the area of Times Square in New York City, head to GMA Vitor Shaolin’s Academy on 8th...
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Jaime Canuto, Renato Cardoso confirmed for Copa Pódio
Jaime Canuto celebrates win over Ben Henderson at the 2013 Pan. Photo: Erik Fontanez./ GracieMagCopá Pódio, scheduled for next September 8 in Rio de Janeiro, in the gymnasium of Tijuca Tennis Club, has...
View ArticleVIDEO: Robson Moura “I think Jiu-Jitsu back then was way more beautiful to...
A new video about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from Nova Uniao legend, Robson Moura.“Some of us have been training for just few weeks and others for several years. No matter how long you’ve been hitting...
View ArticleVideo: Rafael Mendes trains with Nova Uniao’s Ricardo Demente
Triple world champion, Rafael Mendes teaches along with his brother Guilherme in Costa Mesa, California at their GMA academy Art of Jiu-Jitsu. While training for the end of the 2013 season, the Mendes...
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IBJJF Toronto Open registration extended until Sunday at midnight PST
Toronto BJJ Team at the 2012 IBJJF Toronto International Open / Photo provided by Jorge BrittoThe IBJJF Toronto Open set for August 3 has extended registration until tomorrow night, July 28 at 11:59...
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Rio Open Sunday results: Leandro Lo and Luiza Monteiro win black belt double...
Leandro Lo working a pass over Felipe Preguica Pena in the absolute of Rio Open. Photo: GRACIEMAGThe black belts took to the mat of the Tijuca Tenis Club in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and fought through...
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Three Jiu-Jitsu black belt champions who have earned a new title
Three Jiu-Jitsu black belts have been promoted to a new role: Dad. These GMA members have accomplished many titles on the competition mats, built successful academies and have now begun their new...
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Women’s only Inspire Open Mat heading to San Francisco area for next event
The 2nd Petite Inspire Open Mat in May. Photo: Personal ArchiveGMA member Kristina Barlaan of Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu in Arizona has headed female open mats since her first event in February 2011....
View ArticleRobson Moura also has a Loop Choke to teach you
It’s the move of the moment.We’ve found this video with GMA members Robson Moura (www.robsonmoura.com) and Gustavo Dantas (www.gdjiujitsu.com) teaching a variation of the Loop Choke.Let the learning...
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With Paul Buentello in his camp and Shaolin in his corner, Bruno Bastos wins...
Bruno Bastos returned to the cage at Legacy FC 22. Photo: Eric Karr/TXMMA.comLast Friday, August 23, Jiu-Jitsu champion Bruno Bastos, who retired from adult gi competitions at this year’s Worlds, took...
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Christian Broadnax in Brazil; Watch him win Floripa Open with flying triangle
First at the 1st Copa Elite de Jiu-Jitsu earning cash prize. Photo: Arena Jiu-JitsuNova Uniao’s Christian Broadnax began his endeavor to Brazil three months ago with hopes of learning, competing and...
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Follow Bruno Bastos’ footsteps and register for Masters & Seniors Worlds Oct....
Bruno Bastos passing the guard. Photo: Gustavo AragaoCompetition veteran and Nova Uniao black belt leader Bruno Bastos is signed up once again to compete in the IBJJF Masters & Seniors World...
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Nova União Australia ace wins absolute at Asian BJJ Championship
The Asian BJJ Championship attracted Brazilians and Japanese to the mats in Tokyo. Photo: IBJJFWith athletes from Hawaii, Brazil, the Middle East and several Pacific locations, the IBJJF’s Asian BJJ...
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Worlds No-Gi: Blues and purples have their day; see their results and photos
Purple belts Rolando Samson and Michael Ledesma. Photo: Erin HerleThe blue belt males opened up the first day of the 2013 No-Gi World Championship on Saturday, Nov. 2 as they do at most tournaments....
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Attend a super seminar at the 2013 Nova Uniao USA on Dec. 7-8 in Arlington, TX
GD JIU-JITSU NOVA UNIÃOThe 2013 Nova Uniao USA Expo will be a two day event on Dec. 7-8 in Arlington, Texas.There will be a seminar open for all teams and affiliations as well as a tournament that is...
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Danny Alvarez of Alvarez BJJ receives second degree from Bruno Bastos
Bruno Bastos promotes Danny Alvarez to second degree black belt. Photo: Personal ArchiveGMA member Danny Alvarez, owner and head instructor of Alvarez BJJ in Arlington, TX, was promoted to second...
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UFC 169: Barao's team prefers Cruz over Urijah Faber
The Brazilian Renan Barao is today one of the smallest and greatest MMA fighters in the world. The bantamweight fighter from Nova Uniao and Kimura Jiu-Jitsu Academy has been undefeated since 2005. He...
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Photos: The absolute best purples and browns of the 2014 Boston Spring Open
The ladies of the purple belt absolute. Photo: Erin HerleThe big winners of the lower belts came in the purple belt and brown belt open weight divisions at the 2014 IBJJF Boston Spring Open. Photos...
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Purple belt Sarah Black on training late in life: “I do everything I can to...
Sarah completes a throw at the 2013 Pan. Photo: Erin HerleA stand-out competitor and instructor at Gustavo Dantas’ GDJJ Academy, Sarah Black sets an example for many. She didn’t start training when she...
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