Through OntheMat, I`ve gotten to live the life, do things and meet people that would make me the envy of many inside or outside of the sport. Yet as I prepared to do this particular interview, I actually had trouble sleeping, as I was a bundle of nervous, excited energy. Through OntheMat, I’ve gotten to […]
Continue reading >oachim Hansen has exploded from almost nowhere right onto the heart of the Shooto scene; after winning all there is to win in Scandinavia from BJJ to the fearsome Finnfight events, Joachim fought in Japan last December against Takumi.Joachim Hansen has exploded from almost nowhere right onto the heart of the Shooto scene; after winning […]
Continue reading >Gordinho embarked on his first ever European seminar tour in November 2003; starting in Darlington and ending in Copenhagen, Denmark, Gordinho showcased the half guard techniques made famous by his older brother Gordo back at the Barra HQ in Rio.Gordinho embarked on his first ever European seminar tour in November 2003; starting in Darlington and […]
Continue reading >Gil Castillo is a brown belt under Cesar Gracie. With a record of 17-1, he will fight for the UFC Weltertweight Title on November 22nd.Gil Castillo is a brown belt under Cesar Gracie. With a record of 17-1, he will fight for the UFC Weltertweight Title on November 22nd. Despite having held the I.F.C. and […]
Continue reading >5/1/00OTM: How long have you been training Jiu-Jitsu? GT: I have been training for five years. OTM: Have you been training with Claudio Franca the whole time? GT: Actually, I trained with someone else for about six months. Then Claudio moved here and I have been with him ever since. OTM: How did you find […]
Continue reading >Fredson Paixao has moved up in the Jiu Jitsu scene here in a Brazil very quickly obtaining his Black Belt in a mere seven years.Fredson Paixao has moved up in the Jiu Jitsu scene here in a Brazil very quickly obtaining his Black Belt in a mere seven years. Under the always-watchful eye of his […]
Continue reading >Style: Brazilian Jiu JitsuTeam: Equipe IIIDate of Birth: May 13th, 1979Weight: 67kgHeight: 1,65cmFrom: Parintins, AmazonasOTM- How did you frist become interested in Jiu Jitsu ? Paixão- I had a friend in Manaus, named Leison, he carried me to his Academy. We studied together at the school in the same class. He had invited me to […]
Continue reading >Marcio Feitosa is on his way to the Abu Dhabi Championships. Brazil has been given five slots to fill for the Abu Dhabi championships. The best jiu-jitsu, wrestling and lutra livra guys are battling it out for those spots.Marcio Feitosa is on his way to the Abu Dhabi Championships. Brazil has been given five slots […]
Continue reading >At just 20 years old, undefeated up and comer Cole Escovedo out of Pacific Martial Arts in Fresno, California, will be stepping into the ring at the Morongo Events Center at UA Fighting 2: The Gathering to take on Christian Allen, a fighter out of Colorado making his debut. At just 20 years old, undefeated […]
Continue reading >Carlos “Escorrega” Lemos Pre Mundial de Jiu Jitsu interview 2002 Carlos “Escorrega” Lemos Pre Mundial de Jiu Jitsu interview 2002 OTM: How many times have you fought in the Mundials now? CLJ: Twice now, before I was pre qualified from my results during the year, but I have a kinda a curse or something in […]
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