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Tokyo Vlog: Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle, Competition, Video Games & $3,000 T-Shirts

In July 2018 the FloGrappling team visited Tokyo for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. We vlogged the best bits, which included video games, the swanky shopping district and – of course – plenty of jiu-jitsu. 

Dec 29, 2018

WATCH: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo Finals

Watch the black belt finals from the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo.

Jul 30, 2018

Weekend Recap: Coral Belt Takes Home Gold In Brazil

It was a very busy weekend for jiu-jitsu indeed – HUGE events in Tokyo, Brazil, and across the United States that all went down and have meaningful implications for the rest of 2018. Read on to find out what transpired.  

Jul 30, 2018

Amjahid, Rudson, Jackson, & Shaolin Victorious in Tokyo

Amal Amjahid, Rudson Mateus, DJ Jackson, Tomoyuki Hashimoto, and Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro were among the big winners at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Tokyo. 

Jul 29, 2018

Get to Know Haisam Rida, Standout Brown Belt Grappler

Haisam Rida is an African grappler based in Tokyo who made a name for himself by recently tapping out four black belts in one night. 

Jul 27, 2018

Women Superstars Headed To Tokyo For Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

The 2018-2019 UAEJJF season kicks off on Sunday, July 29 with the first of five Abu Dhabi Grand Slam event taking place in Tokyo. 

Jul 27, 2018

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Big Name Black Belts Head To Tokyo For 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Showdown

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo is approaching, and the event will feature some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu competing for big cash prizes and all-important ranking points. 

Jul 14, 2018

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Early Look: The UAEJJF 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo

The UAEJJF 2018 Tokyo Grand Slam goes down July 29 and marks the first major event of the UAEJJF’s 2018-19 season.  

Jul 10, 2018

Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro Returns for Jiu-Jitsu Superfight in Japan

Jiu-jitsu and MMA veteran Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro will compete in a special attraction superfight at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Tokyo. 

Jul 5, 2018

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