In depth analysis of the 2017 IBJJF Pan American Championship, one of the main tournaments in the Brazilian jiu jitsu sporting calendar. From most popular submission trends, to analysing previous years and different tournament settings.
MARCH 19, 2017 was the last day of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Pan American Championship, a time when the black belts …
Full results of Day one for the black belts at the IBJJF Pan Ams, when we watched the Absolute division unfold as well as the preliminary rounds of the weight classes.
Results for the black belt divisions of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour held in London England, on March 18, 2017. One of the biggest tournaments in jiu jitsu’s yearly calendar.
Full report on the 2017 IBJJF Pan American Championships and the athletes outside the American continent, Europeans and Japanese men and women who will be testing their skills and aiming to steal Pan Am gold this weekend.
Serena Gabrielli is an Italian grappler and a black belt in jiu jitsu under Andrea Verdemare, being also one of Europe’s most accomplished female athletes, a reputation conquered through her important wins in both the International IBJJF World Championship and the European Open.
IBJJF Champion Victor Silvério is turning a new page in his competition book, launching his career in a new weight class which he will test for the first time at this weekend’s Pan American Championships. More on this story here.
Pedro Mello is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Alexandre de Souza, and one of the most accomplished athletes to emerge from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. A highly accomplished medium-heavyweight competitor, Pedro Mello excelled also as a grappling instructor, having helped produce high level athletes such as Rafael Mansur, Gabriela Franzoni, Jan Buatim to name a few.
Report on the UAEJJF Grand Slam Tour’s last chapter at the London Excel Centre. An event happening on the 18th of March that is set to bring some of jiu jitsu’s biggest stars.
Juan Lopes is a jiu jitsu black belt and the head coach of Prime Team – a grappling association in Duque de Caxias – Rio de Janeiro. A successful competitor in both the adult and master divisions of our sport’s tournament circuit, Lopes’ many victories inside the mats earned him a placement on BJJ Heroes’ 2016 End of Year Ranking of jiu jitsu’s top athletes.
MARCH 12, 2017 – Held at the Lincoln High School Theatre in San Diego – California, the first edition of the FIVE Grappling Heavyweight …
Cláudio Joanino is a jiu jitsu black belt under Wendell Alexander, being also one of the historic figures of the Nova União team. An status he conquered through his Macaé based academy, from which he produced some of NU’s top athletes.
Andre Maracaba is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Regis Lebre and the head coach of Power MMA, a small team from Arizona – USA from which Maracaba produced several International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation World, Pan American and US National champions and medallists.
Inacio Neto is a jiu jitsu black belt under Flávio Almeida, being also one of the top Gracie Barra representatives in the sport. As a competitor Inacio Neto has numerous medals in International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments.
MARCH 6, 2017 – This Saturday we witnessed the 3rd edition of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) London Winter Open, an event …
Full results for the Eddie Bravo Invitational 11, also known as EBI 11. The event that crowned the promotion’s new welterweight (170lbs) champion.
Vicente Júnior is a jiu jitsu black belt under Ricardo De La Riva and co-founder of the BJJ Conquest grappling academy in Maryland – USA. Vicente Júnior is also one of the most active competitors in the Master’s division, having conquered IBJJF Pan American titles in both gi and no-gi as well as a world no-gi title.
Tim Spriggs heartfelt interview to BJJ Heroes, where he goes through the subject of dealing with the pressures of our sport and why he decided to distance himself from competitive Jiu-Jitsu.
Full card for FIVE Grappling Super League, Light-Heavyweights Full Card. One of the top professional jiu jitsu events of 2017, which will feature on March 11. The tournament will feature an array of high level competitors.
Full card for the 11th edition of the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI 11), which will hold the promotion’s welterweight title run (170lbs). The competitors and small bios for you to get to know the ‘who’s who’ this weekend.
