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  1. Roger Gracie & The Run That Inspired Danaher, New Wave, And A Generation

    Roger Gracie & The Run That Inspired Danaher, New Wave, And A Generation

    Jun 27, 2023

    Eight matches. Eight victories. Eight submissions. Roger Gracie’s 2005 ADCC tournament run is considered the greatest feat ever achieved in submission grappling. Roger did not only dominate great grapplers, he was able to submit three multiple-time ADCC champions in Xande Ribeiro, Fabricio Werdum, and the great Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Sousa.
  2. Which Traits Do The GOATS Of Jiu-Jitsu Have In Common?

    Which Traits Do The GOATS Of Jiu-Jitsu Have In Common?

    Jan 20, 2023

    According to the gospel of Gordon, there are two athletes at the pinnacle of technical jiu-jitsu: Roger Gracie... and Gordon Ryan.  It's tough to argue against that point given the results.  So how did they come to attain such status? Every athlete works hard - but are they working smart?
  3. The Ultimate Guide To ADCC 2022 | Everything You Need To Know

    The Ultimate Guide To ADCC 2022 | Everything You Need To Know

    Sep 16, 2022

    After three years of anticipation, the biggest submission wrestling event ever has arrived. The 2022 ADCC World Championships goes down in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept 18, after a long season of preparation, qualification and grueling training.
  4. Grappling Bulletin: 2021, A Year of Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling in Review

    Grappling Bulletin: 2021, A Year of Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling in Review

    Jan 4, 2022

    The return of Worlds, the growth of WNO, and the emergence of a new generation of champion grapplers– just a handful of the high points of a rollercoaster 12-month period that rarely took its foot off the gas pedal. Of course, there were also less positive happenings; confrontations, team splits, and more.
  5. Grappling Bulletin: Worlds is Two Weeks Away, And It Could Be The Best Ever

    Grappling Bulletin: Worlds is Two Weeks Away, And It Could Be The Best Ever

    Nov 22, 2021

    The countdown is almost over– we are mere weeks away from the most anticipated jiu-jitsu event of the year. The IBJJF World Championships has not taken place since June of 2019, and there is a palpable sensation of excitement among fans and athletes as we draw closer to the tournament.
  6. Forgotten Cross Choke Details, As Shown By Lovato Jr. | Technique Showcase

    Forgotten Cross Choke Details, As Shown By Lovato Jr. | Technique Showcase

    Dec 24, 2020

    The cross choke is one of the most fundamental submissions in jiu-jitsu. But it’s rarely applied successfully at the highest levels of competition. 
  7. Ranking The Best 99KG Champs In ADCC History

    Ranking The Best 99KG Champs In ADCC History

    May 5, 2020

    Since its inception in 1998, the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championships has been the premier no-gi competition, starting as a way for athletes from various disciplines to test themselves. Initially taking place yearly and then moving to a biennial affair, there have been 13 ADCC events so far in its history.
  8. WNO Mixtape: This Weeks Greatest Hits!

    WNO Mixtape: This Weeks Greatest Hits!

    Apr 11, 2020

    This was a wild week on the WNO Podcast, with a bunch of legends calling in. I've compiled my favorite moments here to be viewed in one place. First, here are links to the full episodes: 
  9. Five Things We Took In From Roger And Braulio On WNO

    Five Things We Took In From Roger And Braulio On WNO

    Apr 8, 2020

    Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima were the call-in guests for the 36th episode of the WNO Podcast on Tuesday. The ADCC and IBJJF world champs had a lot of interesting things to say about their careers and the current state of jiu-jitsu; here are some of the highlights:
  10. Why Roger Gracie Is The Greatest Competitor Of All Time

    Why Roger Gracie Is The Greatest Competitor Of All Time

    Apr 7, 2020

    “Mr Gracie was unquestionably the greatest jiu-jitsu competitor of all time and is also a truly superb teacher – he gives incredible insight into his seemingly simple, yet very deep and unstoppable game.” – John Danaher
  11. WATCH: The Roger Gracie Collection

    WATCH: The Roger Gracie Collection

    Apr 7, 2020

    Roger Gracie is set to make his Who's Number One ("The WNO Podcast") debut April 7, and in light of the momentous occasion, we've compiled seven of our favorite videos featuring the 10-time world champion.
  12. Rewind To The Match Of A Decade And Roger Gracie's Final Fight

    Rewind To The Match Of A Decade And Roger Gracie's Final Fight

    Mar 24, 2020

    Few matches have captivated the jiu-jitsu world quite like the 2017 rematch between Roger Gracie and Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida.