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Shaolin welcomes Pederneiras in NYC
Full house for Dedé. Photo: Antônio AreciboGMA member Vitor Shaolin welcomed Nova União’s leader Dedé Pederneiras recently.The black belt taught seminars at Shaolin’s academy in New York City, last...
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Last spots for the Big Apple Open
Medals for the 2012 Big Apple OpenGMA members Vitor Shaolin and Mario Guerrero invite all to the 2012 Big Apple Open.It is scheduled next May 19th.If you want to take part in it you have to hurry.There...
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5 monsters of Jiu-Jitsu, 5 unfailing attacks and finishes
Five-time world champion Marcelinho Garcia in action at 2011 Worlds / Photo by John LamonicaFriday’s normally the day that the site editor tries to be snazzy, come up with some smooth post that will...
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Who’ll shine brightest at Masters Worlds? Learn guard pass, and comment
Fernando Soluço atop the No-Gi Pan heavyweight podium / IBJJF photoThe first ever Master & Senior Worlds will go down this weekend at the Long Beach, California Pyramid, and Jiu-Jitsu’s burliest...
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Get the omoplata finish with Masters Worlds winner Vitor Shaolin
Vitor Shaolin won over New York with his Jiu-Jitsu. Publicity photo.Após quase uma década sem competir de pano, Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro voltou a vestir o kimono para lutar o primeiro Campeonato Mundial...
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Shaolin and gi return: “Honestly, Jiu-Jitsu hasn’t changed one bit”
Shaolin in Dedé Pederneiras’s guard in NY: the Jiu-Jitsu professor wants more IBJJF on the East Coast. Photo: Vitor Shaolin TV/publicity.Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro, the 1999-2001 world champion, made his...
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5 words of wisdom to motivate you in training today
Xande Ribeiro completes a flying armbar at the 2012 World Championship. Photo by Ivan Trindade/GRACIEMAG.If you’re a Jiu-Jitsu aficionado like our team is, you spend a good part of your day, or at...
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Nov 30-Dec 2 Nova União USA Expo with Robson, Charuto, Shaolin and Bastos
Nova União USA president Gustavo Dantas / Photo: John CooperThe 2012 Nova União USA Expo is a three-day event to take place November 30 to December 2 in Mesa, Arizona. The Expo will include seminars...
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Are You Over 30? Jiu-Jitsu’s the Right Place for You
Eduardo Telles and Saulo Ribeiro at 2012 International Masters (Photo by Gustavo Aragão/GRACIEMAG)A Jiu-Jitsu practitioner’s routine is no walk in the park, and that’s precisely why we’re stronger and...
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Shaolin’s Well-Run NYC Academy and His Half Guard to Back Take
Logo on the wall of Vitor Shaolin’s GMA academy above the mat area / Photo by Erin HerleI found the building for Modern Martial Arts, Vitor Shaolin’s academy but would have passed it by if it weren’t...
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Big Apple BJJ Open Early Registration until Mar. 23
Big Apple BJJ Open is on MAy 18.GMA members Vitor Shaolin and Mario Guerrero are once again devoted to promote the Gentle Art in New York City.The third edition of the Big Apple BJJ Open is scheduled...
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Long Island Pride XVII: Late Registration Ends Feb. 19
Don’t miss the LI Pride Championship Sunday, February 24!The Long Island Pride Championship is back and is coming up very soon. The date is set for Sunday, Feb. 24 and you’re invited to show pride in...
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Promote New York BJJ; Register for the 3rd Big Apple BJJ Open May 18!
Pioneers of the Big Apple Open in New York City / PhotoL Dan RodIn less than a month, the Big Apple Open returns to its home turf on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. The tournament has been growing...
View ArticlePHOTOS: More shots from the 2013 IBJJF New York Open
This second set shows photos from the open classes as well as the life in the bullpen. Whether you are sleeping, stretching, meeting friends, hanging with teammates, meditating, standing around bored...
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New York’s Big Apple Open deemed successful for third time
Blue belts at the 3rd Annual Big Apple BJJ Open. Photo: John “Ric” RicardOn Saturday May 18, New York Jiu-Jitsu athletes and even some far away visitors came together to compete at the 3rd Annual Big...
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Who’s who in the realm of the BJJ Worlds
The Deluxe Book Jiu-Jitsu Worlds–A Tale in Photos is out; pass by GRACIEMAG booth at the 2013 Worlds to get your copyWhen I decided to pull up my sleeves to produce the book “Jiu-Jitsu Worlds–A Tale in...
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IBJJF New York Summer Open schedule up; see who will be competing!
Philipe Della Monica and Otavio Sousa close out their division at the NY Open in April. Photo: Erin Herle The 2013 IBJJF New York Summer Open is the second championship in the Big Apple this year, both...
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Brackets up for NY Open, see what academies you can visit while you’re there
Visit GMA academies in the cityThe IBJJF NY Summer Open has released the brackets for the one day event scheduled for Saturday, July 13. Athletes from all directions are driving into the city, flying...
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With Paul Buentello in his camp and Shaolin in his corner, Bruno Bastos wins...
Bruno Bastos returned to the cage at Legacy FC 22. Photo: Eric Karr/TXMMA.comLast Friday, August 23, Jiu-Jitsu champion Bruno Bastos, who retired from adult gi competitions at this year’s Worlds, took...
View ArticleLearn two Loop Chokes with GMA members Bruno Bastos, Vitor Shaolin
GMA members Bruno Bastos (BastosBJJMidland.com) and Vitor Shaolin (bjjnewyorkcity.com) made this video exclusively for GRACIEMAG.comThe two black belts teach one Loop Choke technique each.Enjoy.
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