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Ten world titles at roosterweight made Bruno Malfacine famous. His moves between competition, MMA, and teaching reveal a wider career.

Royler Gracie won four straight featherweight Worlds and three straight ADCC titles. Explore the results, open-class medals, and teaching relationships.

Planning to train at Art of Jiu Jitsu in Costa Mesa? Sort out the location, guest pass, class choice, and packing before building the trip.

How to choose a women’s BJJ gi using proportions, movement, garment measurements, and a sensible first wash, rather than a size label alone.

Buy no-gi shorts by checking movement, waistband security, pockets, and event rules before deciding which design belongs in your gym bag.

A third world title, four submissions, a retirement announcement, and another Worlds final. Luiza Monteiro's record rewards a longer look.

Essential Jiu-Jitsu opened before JT Torres's first ADCC gold. His two-title run offers a different view of the athlete who also teaches.

Kyra Gracie's record includes three ADCC titles, 2008 Worlds double gold, and teaching at Gracie Kore. Explore the career beyond her famous surname.

The long gap between Lucas Lepri's first two world titles tells a richer story than the medal count, from teaching early to building a home in Charlotte.

Explore Miami BJJ options through verified school addresses, class formats, and practical visitor planning, without relying on unsupported rankings.

Build a headquarters passing position around leg control and balance. Recognize the guard player's reactions and practice choosing the next pass.

Eight IBJJF world titles, ADCC gold, and a second career in MMA. Michelle Nicolini's story gets interesting between the achievements.

Plan a visit to Renzo Gracie Academy's Midtown headquarters with the right expectations about classes, instructors, kit, and affiliate locations.

A Houston BJJ guide to local and metro-area options, with verified addresses and a practical way to compare classes, commutes, and memberships.

Explore Rodolfo Vieira's brown belt breakthrough, five gi World titles, 2015 ADCC gold, and UFC career through the results behind his passing reputation.

A September 24 snapshot of IBJJF Crown 2026: confirmed athletes, division context, and the announced November 8 event at Long Beach's Walter Pyramid.

Leandro Lo won eight adult black-belt World titles across four weight divisions and the absolute. The shape of that record rewards a closer look.

Compare Chicago BJJ options using verified locations, class formats, and practical transit questions before choosing a school or booking a drop-in.

Reset your BJJ gym bag after class: unload used kit, follow care labels, clean small equipment, and repack dry gear for the next session.

Find a workable NYC jiu-jitsu routine with verified Manhattan school addresses, visitor questions, and a realistic plan for getting to class.

Two tournament golds, four superfight wins and a team to run. Andre Galvao's career makes more sense when you separate the jobs.

Explore Pedro Sauer Academy in Herndon, Virginia: its published teaching lineage, adult and youth programs, coaching team, and questions for a first visit.

Troubleshoot the BJJ over-under pass through the entry, arm position, leg control, and transition to a pin. Improve the connection before adding pressure.

Leticia Ribeiro's career connects her own world titles with Bia Mesquita's development, a working academy, and a place in modern grappling.