The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is written through its champions. In this section, we tell the stories that have shaped the sport — from international legends to French talents carrying their flag on the world stage. Each profile is an in-depth piece: context, game style, defining moments and legacy. No Wikipedia summaries — real stories, told by people who live and breathe the sport.
Introduction: The Silence of Masters Abu Dhabi, 2017. Two giants step onto the tatami. On the left, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, 13 world titles, considered by many as the natural heir to the throne. On the right, Roger Gracie, 36 years old, returning from retirement for one final challenge. It had been five years since these … Read more
He was destined for everything. World champion, master of the worm guard, André Galvão’s favorite student. And then one day, nothing. Keenan was kicked out. Not left, not broke up: ejected. The Atos Jewel: When Mentor and Student Were One From the first minutes, the tone is set: Keenan Cornelius is seen as a rare … 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
Disqualified within seconds at the 2024 Worlds, world champion a year later with a fractured hand, then a fourth title in 2026 without letting a single match go the distance. Tainan Dalpra’s comeback is not just a story about medals. It is a rebuild, filmed from the inside. Long Beach, California, June 2024. Tainan Dalpra, … Read more
Born into the Gracie Dynasty A Child in the Cradle of Jiu-Jitsu Born in 1959 in Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie grew up at the heart of the family that revolutionized the world of martial arts. He is the son of Hélio Gracie, one of the founders of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and from birth, he was … Read more
Marcelo Garcia, affectionately nicknamed “Marcelinho”, is one of the most revered names in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Born in Formiga, Brazil, he built his reputation by dominating much larger and heavier opponents through pure technique and an exceptional strategic approach. His record speaks for itself: five IBJJF World titles and four ADCC titles, … Read more
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