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IBJJF Rio Winter Open
Written by Samambaia Click here for Portuguese IBJJF Rio Winter Open was a successful event held in the wake of
July 5, 2021
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AJP Tour South American Continental Pro Highlights
Yara Soares and Meyran Alves dominated the black belt divisions at the AJP Tour in Santa Catarina Brazil. Division this weekend ran from youth blue belt to black belt with cash prizes totaling R$200,000.
June 6, 2021
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Just One Child: The Life and Legacy of a Mad Man
Clique aqui para o português The following is a recollection of the life of Professor Valmir Silva from the Apenas
May 2, 2021
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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.
April 16, 2021
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Butchugari: Traditional Jiu-Jitsu Graduation
BUTSUKARI and not butsugari as many write and pronounce is a fighting style that was incorporated into the ju-jitsu practiced by Bison to symbolize the “Men kyu kai Den” moment.
April 4, 2021
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Terere Kids Project Builds House for Student
Since January 2020, members from the Cantagalo community organized with Terere Kids Project and BJJ Cria to help fundraise money to fix the house of Bernardo, a student in need.
March 18, 2021
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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).
February 27, 2021
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Rio International Open 2021
Rio International Open is scheduled for March 18-21st at Arena Cel Wenceslau Malta Estrada São Pedro de Alcantara 2020,
February 16, 2021
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Favela Jiu Jitsu Partners with Stone Sports Fight Wear
We’re happy to announce a new partnership with Stone Sports Fight Wear. Stone Sport is an apparel company founded by Rosalina Capucho, the founder of Projeto Stone.
February 12, 2021
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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.
January 29, 2021