The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
Discover the faces of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in France. In this section, we offer in-depth profiles of French BJJ athletes and coaches: career paths, philosophy, achievements and behind-the-scenes stories of those growing the sport across the country.
From national champions to rising young talents and coaching figures, each profile tells a unique story. Read the profiles of Eliott Sarthou, Freddy Lele Talla, Léon Larman and Aurélie Le Vern.
By BJJ-Rules | January 22-23, 2026 | Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, Lisbon, Portugal One Year of Redemption One year ago, Freddy Lele Talla walked out of this same arena with a loss and a head full of doubts. Real existential questions about his place in this sport, about whether he could actually reach his goals. … Read more
Fluid berimbolo, back transitions, modern guard game: Léon Larman has built a jiu-jitsu that works. At 27, this Montpellier native competes regularly on the IBJJF and AJP circuits. He represents Focus Jiu-jitsu and ranks among the most active French competitors of his generation. A black belt since 2018, the Frenchman is also a member of … Read more
Las Vegas, December 11, 2024 — In the iconic UFC APEX bowl, under the Las Vegas spotlights, Aurélie Le Vern has written one of the most beautiful pages in French Brazilian jiu-jitsu history. At 34 years old, the French Guiana fighter became the very first French UFC BJJ champion in the featherweight division (-65.7 kg), … Read more
For a long time, he dreamed of this moment. On June 14, 2025, Eliott Sarthou became French champion in black belt. Three fights, three submissions. And a unique trajectory: that of a fighter shaped from day one by his club. A Step-by-Step Journey At only 23 years old, Eliott Sarthou is already a well-known face … Read more
Freddy Lele Talla, under the spotlight of the 2025 Worlds, didn’t just seek a medal. He pursued a broader idea: the quest for perfect jiu-jitsu. Between stunning victories and a frustrating quarterfinal, the 23-year-old Franco-Cameroonian proved he was much more than just a generational prospect. A Lightning-Fast Trajectory In just a few seasons, Freddy Lele … Read more
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