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How Caio Got His Black Belt In Three Years

Caio Terra explains how hard work, a different approach to learning and prioritizing concepts over techniques helped him reach black belt in only three years of training.

Mar 27, 2020, Pro

Marcelo Returns: Top 5 Dream Matchups

Apr 16, 2020, Pro

Rafael Lovato Jr. Breaks Down Hip Switch Pass

Rafael Lovato Jr. shows up to Gracie Humaita to train in preparation for his first Bellator title defense coming this January. After doing some intense rolling sessions, Rafael sat down to show some techniques behind his guard passing.

Nov 8, 2019, Pro

Fernando Terere | Old School: Legends of Jiu-Jitsu

In Old School: Legends of Jiu-Jitsu we'll look back at the most influential names of yesteryear, the men and women who tore it up on the competition scene and had the biggest influence on the sport as we know it. The first subject for this new series is Fernando "Terere", one of the most recognizable names in the world of jiu-jitsu. Maybe you are familiar with the name, but do know you just how much of influence he was on multiple generations of coaches and competitors? Let Hywel Teague and Riccardo Ammendolia explain. Terere started jiu-jitsu in Rio de Janeiro with Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva, one of the co-founders of Alliance. Terere was basically a street kid getting up to mischief but he showed a natural aptitude for fighting and proved to be a diligent and hard-working student. Gigi took him under his wing and gave him an outlet for his energy. An amazing competitor, he was a World champion at every belt color, winning his first black belt World Championship title in 2000 at only 19 years of age. Remembered for his series of matches with Marcelo Garcia, to whom he never lost, and his titanic efforts against Roger Gracie, Fabricio Werdum, Pe de Pano and others, Terere was as much a showman as he was a technician and brought a special energy to the mat that had never been seen before. Terere was considered to be 10-15 years ahead of the curve technically, and how his technical skills made him an endearing influence for years to come, not just on people he trained with. He had close relationships with Andre Galvao, Cobrinha, Lucas Lepri and many others, and it's easy to see how much of an influence he had on their technique. Many of today's top competitors have credited Terere as an influence including the Mendes brothers, who would spend hours watching his matches on VHS tapes studying his every movement. One of the first notable competitors to represent the section of society from the favelas, Terere started a social project in the same favela where he grew up that is still in operation today. Its changed hands a number of times, but the gym offers free training and gives kids the same opportunity to live through jiu-jitsu that Terere had.

Apr 15, 2020, Pro

The Gringo Challenge Revealed A LOT Of Jiu-Jitsu People Speak Portuguese

Apr 17, 2020

Who's Number One This Week: Buchecha, Gordon, Galvao & More

Apr 13, 2020

WNO Mixtape: This Weeks Greatest Hits!

Apr 11, 2020, Pro

Ranking The Best 66kg Champs In ADCC History

Apr 14, 2020, Pro

Roger Gracie, Eddie Bravo, Lepri & More Coming To The WNO Podcast

Apr 6, 2020

Secret Sauce: Why Gordon Ryan Is In A League Of His Own

Apr 10, 2020, Pro

Buchecha, Torres The Miyaos, & More Teach You How to Smash The DLR

Apr 3, 2020, Pro

Jonnatas Gracie's Remarkable Purple Belt Absolute Run

Apr 2, 2020, Pro

Why Roger Gracie Is The Greatest Competitor Of All Time

Apr 7, 2020, Pro

What Made Marcelo Garcia So Special? An Explanation

Apr 5, 2020, Pro

Comprehensive Review: The Art & Science Behind The Kneebar

Mar 28, 2020, Pro

Now Streaming: FloFilms 24/7

Apr 6, 2020

Top 5 Most Controversial Competitors In Jiu-Jitsu

Apr 1, 2020, Pro

Private Lesson With Lucas Valente: Lasso Guard Secrets

Lucas Valente is one of Gracie Barra's strongest competitors and in 2019 he solidified himself as a premiere lightweight by taking silver at the IBJJF World Championships. But Lucas is still eager to prove he is number one. Hard at work in Houston Texas with professor Draculino and the crew of master technicians at Gracie Barra Texas, Lucas is still sharpening his game. After attending a loaded class with athletes like Pedro Marinho, Andressa Cintra and Alex Morono, Lucas Valente invited me over to roll and talk technique for what turned into a most informative private lesson. After ten minutes of sparring Lucas Valente opened up his toolbox and gave me some much needed tips on dealing with the very frustrating, lasso guard. Enjoy the tips and let me know if you're able to work the double lasso sweep into your game!

Mar 25, 2020, Pro

Technique: Ben Askren's Body Lock Takedown

2008 Olympian Ben Askren shows a simple takedown for grapplers.

Oct 15, 2018, Pro

Inside Almeida JJ Part 2: Specific Sparring, Rolling and Technique

Go inside the Almeida JJ gym in Sao Paulo, Brazil to see Bianca Basilio, Leo Lara and Raul Basilio train. Includes specific sparring and technique.

Apr 9, 2019, Pro

UPDATED: Get In On Cyborg's #CoronaChallenge

Mar 20, 2020

Behind The Dirt: Garry Tonon Slick Slide By vs Renato Canuto

DDS squad member, Garry Tonon, has been using wrestling techniques like the slide by and granby roll for years. He has become so proficient in them, elite-level competitors have admitted to being "hesitant" to wrestle with him. In this episode of Behind The Dirt, Mike Mal, breaks down one of Garry's signature wrestling moves, the slide by.

Mar 18, 2020, Pro

Six Andrew Wiltse Matches That Perfectly Showcase His Breakneck Style

Mar 31, 2020

How To Conquer Self Doubt & Mentally Break Your Opponents

Mar 31, 2020, Pro

Words Of Wisdom From Caio Terra On WNO

Mar 27, 2020, Pro