GRACIEMAG

The Original Jiu-Jitsu Magazine, founded in 1994. http://graciemag.com It began to be printed in color in 1996, and, in 2006, we started our edition in English.

The Original Jiu-Jitsu Magazine was created in Brazil in 1994 as the newspaper 'Jornal Gracie' to change people lives by spreading Jiu-Jitsu knowledge. Subscriptions are gladly accepted at graciemagshop.com

12/08/2026

🚀 Every martial artist has a beginning, a spark that ignites a lifelong journey. For Juan Carlos Lopez, that spark came as a teenager in Ecuador, when a simple triangle choke on an MMA video set him on a path that would eventually lead to the highest levels of Jiu-Jitsu.

From those first steps on the mat, guided by his brother Carlos and a circle of dedicated coaches, Lopez embraced the philosophy that has carried him through every stage of his career: never stop learning.

Today, Lopez’s life revolves around training, recovery, and the pursuit of excellence. His daily routine reflects the discipline of a professional athlete, balancing intense sessions with the wisdom of rest and study.

Lopez sees Jiu-Jitsu as more than a sport; it is a community builder, a force that unites people of all ages and backgrounds. His vision of an academy is not just a place to train, but a support system where friendships are forged and collective success is celebrated.

👉 Visit GRACIEMAG.com to check out the interview where Lopez shares the lessons, challenges, and motivations that continue to shape his path, offering inspiration to anyone who steps onto the mat in search of growth.

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01/06/2026

Respect 🏆😍

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11/05/2026

Por que o Jiu-Jitsu parece ter sido feito para você e para mim, e todo mundo que começa a treinar dá aquele tapa na testa metafórico e exclama: “Ora bolas, por que não comecei a aprender isso mais cedo?”

Confira este aulão riquíssimo em detalhes do professor , e você vai captar melhor por que o bordão “o Jiu-Jitsu é para todos” se espalhou pela comunidade.

Enquanto você aprende a se defender com este campeão de Jiu-Jitsu radicado na Irlanda, procure reparar como:

1. Ninguém precisa ser alto ou forte, nem possuir um condicionamento físico invejável para começar a aprender – tudo depende da ciência das alavancas.

2. Os movimentos são simples e encadeados, e qualquer pessoa pode aprender depois de algumas repetições.

3. Você pode ser criança ou ter passado dos 60 anos para começar a aprender a se defender.

4. A pessoa não precisa “levar jeito” nem se preocupar com isso – o bom professor de Jiu-Jitsu já teve alunos de todas as aptidões possíveis e inimagináveis, e você será apenas mais um a descobrir seu potencial e redescobrir tudo sobre seu corpo e sua mente.

5. Entre num kimono agora mesmo, procure uma academia bem estruturada e seja mais feliz.

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07/05/2026

Boxer, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and fearless MMA professional, featherweight has faced some of the toughest opponents in the fighting world, in events like Pride FC, UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce, totaling more than 50 professional fights.

A student of the respected master Pedro Sauer, Jeff Curran gives back everything he learned at his Jiu-Jitsu academy in Illinois. His learning as an athlete and fighter has been a vital factor in the growth of his submission-only Jiu-Jitsu event, with a simple and powerful motto: “Athletes first, always.”

At 48 years old, the MMA “Big Frog” fought from 1998 to 2016, and told GRACIEMAG.com what he has learned, and taught, as the organizer of the Jeff Curran Invitational (JCI) event.

👉 Visit GRACIEMAG.com and check out the full article! 💎

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27/04/2026

Master Sérgio Ignacio began his career in Rio de Janeiro, at his father’s private security firm. His father was an honorable Air Force lieutenant and former boxer and mixed martial arts fighter in Pará.

Sérgio quickly learned that the streets presented unpredictable scenarios, with physical confrontations and high-risk incidents where success was never guaranteed. Therefore, he sought something more reliable than weapons and wiser than luck: knowledge.

Instructed by some of the most prepared and experienced instructors in all fields, Master Sérgio Ignacio became an encyclopedia of techniques, tactical and strategic defense knowledge, after decades of firsthand experiences that can now help people during complex police operations or in situations as commonplace as a night on the subway.

The renowned police commissioner, now an active coral belt Jiu-Jitsu instructor in Florida, has experienced numerous high-risk situations, such as in 2016 when he nearly lost his life in an operation in the alleys of Vila Cruzeiro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, after a gr***de bounced and landed between his feet. He survived the shrapnel thanks to the teachings he had learned, combined with the composure he possessed under maximum pressure, a quality honed on the streets and on the mats.

“It wasn’t my time,” reflects the master, who has become a solid bridge between martial arts and public and private security. Looking back on his career, Sérgio Ignacio reflects:

“I am an experienced police officer, and if I have survived this far, it is thanks to the excellent instructors and training partners I have had since the 1980s. What I learned in active service, I make a point of passing on in BJJ Defense classes, a course for the benefit of martial arts instructors and teachers, public and private security agents, and people of all ages in civil society. A self-respecting instructor wants their students to be better than they were, and that’s how I always try to teach. As a friend says: I don’t save money, I’m going to save knowledge?”

Article: https://www.graciemag.com/bjj-defense-coral-belt-sergio-ignacio-teaches-real-world-self-defense-tactical-training-for-everyday-life/

16/04/2026

🎯 The closed guard sweep that catches everyone by surprise.

👉 Another sharp lesson from Professor Eduardo Santoro. Oss!

23/01/2026

There’s always a small detail that can improve your game. Adjust your angles and good training! With professor .

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21/01/2026

🎯 2 Ways to Finish Your Opponent Using Lasso Guard Adjustments, with Professor João Cizeski

Unlock the power of the Lasso Guard with these two high-level submissions! In this video, Professor João Cizeski breaks down the essential adjustments needed to trap your opponent and secure the tap. 🥋🔥

08/01/2026

Há sempre um pequeno detalhe na sua postura e no ponto onde você faz pegadas que será capaz de facilitar tudo, e assim abrir um vasto caminho para sua passagem de guarda.

Confira o posicionamento corporal do professor , durante aula na escola em Londres, e bons treininhos em 2026. 🔴🥋🏆

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There’s always a small detail in your posture and grips that can make your life easier and open the way for your guard pass.

Check out the body positioning of Professor during a class at the school in London, and have great training sessions in 2026. 🥋🏆🔴

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