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.
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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