World Jiu Jitsu Expo

The Jiu-Jitsu Expo and 2012 Spring Open took Long Beach, California on May 10th. Called the "World" Jiu-Jitsu Expo as it's premeire on the scene the Gracie clan pulled out all the stops. It was a who's who of the brazilian jiu-jitsu community. Who was on site, just about everyone you would, should or could know.

Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr, Fabio Santos, Jacare, Conpedro, Braulio Estima, Kayron Gracie, Kyra Gracie, Kron Gracie, Jeff Glover, Alvaro Romano, Mike Fowler, Chris Haueter, Caio Terra, Mendes Brothers, Andres Galvao, Werdum ... Laranja.... and many more...

Super Jiu-Jitsu Fight: Diaz vs Estima - No Show!

The accusations fly between Nick, the promoter and Braulio. ... read more

Braulio steps out and says a few words to the crowd...

IBJJF Falling Short?

In an emotionally expressive rant on Facebook, Andre Galvao multiple IBJJF world and ADCC champion, expresses his distress from experiences at the 2012 Pan Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

According to Galvao, the IBJJF only had one referee per match where three should be expected.  Referees work all day managing the matches under a lot of pressure and scruitiny.  The referees are often one of the most talked about items on the IBJJF events.  The points assigned and calls, often in the past its been widely understood that the decisions are often weighted or political.  The IBJJF has tried to counter that notion by establishing schooling and seminars for their referees.  Assembling a structured program and education, however the idea still prevails amongst competitors.

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2012 Pan American
Jiu-Jitsu Results

Academy Results

Results so far... Released by the IBJJF.

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BJJ Rules Clarified

IBJJF rules get clarified by Andre Terencio - IBJJF Referee. With the Pan Americans around the corner, this is one not to miss.

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Hall Uses Jiu-Jitsu to Subdue Person Threatening Him

A video is making the rounds on Youtube and Facebook regarding an incident with Brazilian Jiu-Jijtsu Black Belt, Ryan Hall, and an aggrevated man threatening him repeatedly at a restarant in New Jersey after a Grappler's Quest tournament. Hall is slight by comparison to the man, and the aggresor's freind even interjects. It's an interesting scenario as the man appears to be under the influence and looking for a fight.

Hall does let the man have his say about anything and everything while his friend tries to subdue his anger. When a brief set of exchanges occur as the man is in Hall's face, within inches, Hall acts accordingly by driving him to the ground with a double leg takedown. Then mounting him which puts the agressor now in a very controllable state. Later, Hall has to act again and subdue the man putting him to sleep as the police arrive out in the street.

This scenario does raise serious questions regarding the use of force, practicality of jiu-jitsu as a sport vs self-defense, the responsibilites of black belts - people of knowledge and how law enforcement/the law recognize the use of this force.  Ryan Hall, did the most appropriate level of action.  It was imperitive he acted due to the threatening nature of the agressor, his posture, and distance. Given his previous actions it would have been irresponsible not to act and he used the appropriate amount of force to subdue the man.

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Jiu-jitsu Wold Champ Interview

Roger Gracie and Clark Gracie interviewed post San Diego, CA seminar. The two cousins easily banter about Roger's MMA interest and aspiring career, the seminar, and what it takes to be a great in developing your jiu-jitsu.

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Ralek Drops "GINAGI"

MMA fighter Ralek Gracie, from the legendary Gracie family, is stepping out of the ring and into recording studio. Ralek has been producing music for over 10 years but is just now dropping his debut album "Ginagi." The entire album is written and produced by the black belt.  American-born Ralek, will continue to compete in the MMA and nurture both his jiu-jitsu and music.

Ralek is the son of Rorion Gracie and nephew to Royce Gracie and Rickson Gracie.

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