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BJJ Stars Launches The New BJJ Star Reality Show

This month BJJ Stars launched their new project: a reality T.V. Series called the New Star. Sixteen black belt athletes, eight men, and eight women will be confined to a home for 30 days. The first episode dropped on April 8th, with a 10-minute highlight of the team selection that left fans demanding more in the comments. New episodes will air every Monday and Thursday on the BJJ Stars YouTube Channel.

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BJJ Bet Selection GP
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Ladies Represent at the BJJ BET “Selection” Grand Prix

We’re looking forward to seeing some amazing ladies represent at the upcoming BJJ BETevent in Sao Paulo, this weekend, February 28th. This is a special “SELECTION” Grand Prix of the top 12 females athletes that received the most votes on Instagram (and hold the most titles).

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Walter "King Lobão" Faustino
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King Lobão: The Rise of Jiu Jitsu in Angola

Their capital, Luanda, is home to a small number of BJJ athletes, but a surprisingly large number of highly organized events. All of it is thanks to a man named King Lobão. He’s made some major moves in the BJJ industry, that over unnoticed by the majority of the BJJ community.

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