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 …
Jones vs Cornelius Headlining Polaris 8
Mark the day on your schedule: December 9, 2018, the date set for the 8th edition of the Polaris Jiu Jitsu Invitational, one of …
Mayssa Bastos
Mayssa Bastos is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Júlio César Pereira and Jair Court of the GF Team, who also worked extensively with …
Rodolfo Vieira is Back to The Gi This Weekend!
Many recent jiu-jitsu fans may be unfamiliar with Rodolfo Vieira and the degree of admiration this athlete held in our sport only 4 years …
Ross Nicholls
Ross Nicholls is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under César Lima and Roger Gracie, as well as a member of the Roger Gracie Academy …
Plant Based BCAA vs. Traditional BCAA
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post written by one of our partners, Ath Organics. We, at BJJ Heroes, are strong advocates for plant-based …
Michael Trasso
Michael Trasso is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Regis Lebre, and a member of the Gracie Humaitá San Diego camp, who also worked extensively …
Gabriel Almeida
Gabriel Almeida is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Ricardo and Leonardo Vieira, having also worked extensively with Eduardo Flexa while being a representative …
Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson, commonly known as “Tex” Johnson, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Philip Smith and Murilo Santana. Originally known as one of …
Gabriela Fechter
Gabriela Fechter is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black under Ricardo Vieira, being one of the top competitors in the Checkmat team. Originally from São Paulo, …
WSOG II Results, Manuel Ribamar Shines Brightest in Grappling Constellation
OCTOBER 7, 2018 a Sunday that ended one of the biggest fight weekends in recent memory with a huge jiu-jitsu tournament. After UFC 229, …
Quintet 3 Results: Gordon Ryan Decisive in Alpha Male Win
OCTOBER 07, 2018, LAS VEGAS – Nevada, United States of America saw the introduction of Japan’s “Quintet Team Survival Match”, one of the most …
Quintet 3 Weigh-ins Done, Plus Gordon Ryan Joins Team Alpha-Male!
OCTOBER 5, 2018 – QUINTET: GRAPPLING TEAM SURVIVAL MATCH is one of the most vibrant events in jiu-jitsu today. What started out only a …
Matheus Felipe
Matheus Felipe Xavier, commonly referenced as Matheus “Tá Danado”, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Bruno Barreto, Thiago Barreto, and Leonardo Vieira, being …
Nathalie Ribeiro
Nathalie Ribeiro, commonly referenced as Tata Ribeiro, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Lucas Leite, having also worked extensively with coaches João and …
SJJIF World Championship on the Horizon With Huge Cash Prizes
300 EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD in Long Beach, California will soon host one of the rising projects in our sport, the SJJIF World Championship. The …
Caio Caetano
Caio Caetano Soares is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Leandro Lo, having also worked extensively with Cicero Costha. One of New School Brotherhood …
Quintet Comes to Vegas With Huge Card!
QUINTET: GRAPPLING TEAM SURVIVAL MATCH started out only a few months ago in Japan, and it has quickly gained notoriety among the submission grappling …
King of Mats Results: Erberth Santos Wins in Lukewarm Tournament
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, CALIFORNIA was home to one of grappling’s newest big events, the King Of Mats (KOM), a production of the United Arab …
