The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
The greatest legends of Brazilian jiu-jitsu deserve to be told. In this section, we offer detailed profiles of the figures who shaped BJJ history: achievements, technical style, legacy and impact on the discipline.
Read our articles on Marcelo Garcia, Rickson Gracie, Roger Gracie, Buchecha, Rafael Mendes, Bia Mesquita, Keenan Cornelius and Caio Terra. More profiles are coming.
Also explore our history of BJJ in 10 key dates for a complete overview.
For his complete record, technical style and MMA transition, read Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida: The Giant with 13 Crowns. Marcus Buchecha is far more than 13 world titles and spectacular finishes. He’s also a tough childhood in São Vicente, an unwavering loyalty toward his loved ones, and a simple philosophy: “being a good person before being … Read more
Some athletes win titles. Others mark a sport forever. Leandro Lo did both. Eight IBJJF World titles. Five different weight classes. A record no one has matched in the history of gi BJJ. But beyond the numbers, Leandro Lo represented something rarer: a competitor who made Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beautiful to watch. Offensive, creative, relentless. His … Read more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or BJJ) is now one of the most popular martial arts in the world. But its rise didn’t happen overnight. From its Japanese roots to its dominance on the mats and in MMA cages, BJJ has gone through a rich evolution marked by decisive moments. To better understand this discipline, it’s essential to … Read more
Some athletes impose their dominance through raw power, others through relentless aggression that gives their opponents no room to breathe. And then there are those, like Bia Mesquita, who make everything look effortless — every movement arriving naturally, almost invisibly, as if jiu-jitsu had always belonged to them. Bia Mesquita belongs to that rare category. … Read more
Caio Terra is one of the most respected names in world Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Multiple-time IBJJF world champion, founder of the Caio Terra Association, a master technician—his accolades impress. But what truly stands out is something deeper. In this video, which has become a cult favorite among practitioners, he tells how a bullied, lost teenager became … Read more
Discover the career of Marcus Buchecha Almeida, the all-time record holder with 13 IBJJF world titles in the gi. From São Vicente to the UFC, his revolutionary style, legendary rivalries and unique legacy in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. How did Marcus Buchecha change BJJ forever at Long Beach? In 2012, Marcus Buchecha dethroned Rodolfo Vieira at the … Read more
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
“It’s not the victory that matters most, but what you become while pursuing it.” 📊 Fighter Profile In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few documentaries manage to capture both the intensity of IBJJF competition and the depth of personal development. This analysis of Tainan Dalpra‘s return to the IBJJF World Championship 2025 is a perfect … 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
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