Favela Jiu Jitsu News

Favela Jiu Jitsu News

AJP Tour Luanda: Disadvantages and Disputes

On March 27th, the Abu Dhabi AJP Tour touched down in Luanda with one of Angola’s most anticipated events of the year. However, not everyone who medaled, did so happily. Marinaldo Morais, a black belt from GF Team Angola, had referee issues with 2 of his matches. We all know you can rarely overturn a ref’s decisions, but there are ways for AJP tour’s Angolan counterparts to address these issues!

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Marielle Franco: No Justice No Peace

Marielle Franco was a well known activist that was raised in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro. On March 14th 2018 Marielle and her driver, Anderson Gomes, were shot and killed by two former military police. Thousands of people took to the streets across Brazil to demand justice. Years later, the crime is still under investigation.

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