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Mat Celebrities Jiu-Jitsu A-listers showcase their talent in two days of action filled matches during the second leg of the sport’s most prestigious tour
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His Excellency Abdulmunam Al Hashemi
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California Dream Jiu-Jitsu becomes the main attraction in two days of action in the movie capital of the world
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Live the Carioca life A complete guide to Rio de Janeiro for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete coming to compete in the Grand Slam
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UAE News Emirati talent shines on the mats of the world
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Olympic Reality Jiu-Jitsu takes the spotlight in Ashgabat during the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
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Abdulmunam Al Hashemi President of both the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU) and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), and first vice president of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF)
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ith the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Jiu-Jitsu continues to enjoy unprecedented growth in the country. The 2015/2016 season provided no shortage of impressive feats, established by the Emirati stars at the international arena, and in terms of competitions, the launch of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and the introduction of a World Ranking system. The Grand Slam World Tour kicked off in Los Angeles followed by Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and London. It culminated with the eighth staging of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship. Abu Dhabi has been included as the fifth venue for the second season of the Grand Slam. The 2016/2017 season kicked off September 3-4 in Los Angeles, followed by Tokyo on October 23, Rio de Janeiro on November 12-13, Abu Dhabi on January 13-14 and London on March 18. The Grand Slam World Tour will once again reached its climax with the ninth staging of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship. Jiu-Jitsu has enjoyed remarkable progress in a short period of time. It all begun with a successful debut at the Fourth Asian Beach Games in Phuket, in 2014. Then, in 2016 it was time for the Fifth Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam. Recently, it had a very successful showing at the Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, on September 2017. The next stop will be at the 2018 Asian Games, in Jakarta. Jiu-Jitsu has also been included at the inaugural World Beach Games in San Diego, in 2019. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) must surely be given credit for Jiu-Jitsu’s incredible growth and for raising the profile of the sport both locally and internationally. They have a well-structured development program from the grassroots with a busy domestic calendar that includes competitions scheduled throughout 10 months of the year. The UAEJJF have emphasized on youth development and the nurture of discipline, loyalty, bravery and teamwork through Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. In fact, the rise of Jiu-Jitsu has attracted enough followers for a new crop of ‘Emirati heroes’ to emerge amongst its practitioners, as made evident in the number of medals and international titles earned from numerous competitions.
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second leg of the 2017/2018 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour was a show of force in Los Angeles, California, on September 23-24. The massive presence of athletes at the LA Convention Center was yet another proof that the USA is one of the most fertile grounds in terms of Jiu-Jitsu today. Jiu-Jitsu World Magazine was once again present to cover all the action on and off the mats. You’ll find the compete coverage of the most important matches in the black belt division and much more. Once again, some of the best athletes in the world treated the crowd both on the stands and watching at home to the highest level of performance. Jiu-Jitsu World
Editorial In this issue you will also find the complete coverage of the Jiu-Jitsu competition at the 5 th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, in the exotic Ashgabat, capital city of Turkmenistan, on September 18-19. In another important step towards being a sport in the Olympic program, Jiu-Jitsu athletes from all over the continent put their talents to test. You will find the best images and the complete report on all that took place at the Martial Arts Arena in Ashgabat. Jiu-Jitsu World Magazine once again fulfills its mission to bring you Jiu-Jitsu wherever it is in the world. We continue the travel around the world with events in Brazil, Croatia, Germany and the United States. The run for the 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is hotter than ever. Every result is a point added in the UAEJJF ranking to secure a spot in the coveted brackets. Looking ahead, we get you ready for the third leg of the 2017/2018 Grand Slam, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On November Number 03 - 2017
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INTERVIEW Ana Carol Vieira celebrates her title at the Grand Slam Rio in 2016
Talent that runs in the family
Ana Carolina Vieira is proudly following the steps of her brother Rodolfo and also building a very successful career on the mats
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The female brown/black belt 70kg division has a undisputed queen. Ana Carolina Vieira rose to the top of her weight class in the 2016/2017 season with powerful performances in several events that led to a flawless campaign at the 9th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, this past April, in Abu Dhabi. The title crowned Carol’s efforts to be the best in her division. Coming back from a bad injury that needed surgery to get Carol back on the mats, she gave all she had to achieve her goals. Just like her brother Rodolfo Vieira, Carol is working really
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hard to write her name in Jiu-Jitsu history. In the next pages, she talks about her recent results, her brother’s influence and shares her plans for the future. JIU-JITSU WORLD: In 2017, you won your first title as a black belt in the ADWPJJC, at the 70kg division. A few months after the result, can you tell us how important that title is for your career? Ana Carolina Vieira: The title at the ADWPJJC gave me a lot
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more visibility within the Jiu-Jitsu community. I see it as one of the most prestigious competitions today. I really wanted to win it. On top of that, there’s the money prize that without a doubt adds even more motivation for competitors. This past season you finished 5th in the female black belt ranking. What are your plans to get to the top of the ranking in the present season and take home the US$ 10,000 prize? I really want to finish first in the ranking. It’s going to be hard as I missed the first Grand Slam of the season, in Tokyo.
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Nevertheless I am confident that I will have good results in the following months to finish as high in the ranking as I can. You brother Rodolfo Vieira is also a great Jiu-Jitsu champion and he has followed your career up close. What were the most valuable lessons he taught you throughout the years to be successful on the mats?
He’s on a whole other level! I am very grateful for his presence at the beginning of my career, when I needed support the most. With him I learned to never be satisfied, to always look for the finish
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and also to pay attention to drills and specific training. The most important thing he taught me was that saying you want something is not enough. You have to work really hard to achieve it. After returning at the Grand Slam LA, your next stop on the tour will be in Rio. What’s the feeling of competing in your hometown in front of family and friends?
My God, I can’t wait for November to come. I love to compete in my hometown. It’s a whole different feeling with my families and friends watching and rooting for me. The pressure is greater, but I am confident I will have a good performance. You are very present in the UAEJJF season. What is for you the importance of having a circuit of tournaments that award athletes for their efforts and results with big money prizes? The money prizes are very important as the life of an athlete is a tough one. We are professionals who make a living out of our performances and results on competitions. It’s right about time for other events to take on the UAEJJF’s example and start to reward athletes for their effort. Your bother won it all as a Jiu-Jitsu competitor and transitioned to MMA. Is that something you consider for yourself? What are your plans for the future?
I have always loved MMA. It is something I want to do in the future, but first I will focus on winning the titles I want as a Jiu-Jitsu competitor. After that, I will start with some boxing and maybe in three years time join my brother for a new chapter in my career.
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Ana with her friends Beatriz Mesquita and Nathiely de Jesus at the 2017 Abu Dhabi awards after the ADWPJJC. She hopes to be back in 2018
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Instants of glory The heroes of the mats take on to social media to share their pride of a great performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Los Angeles WORDS: IVAN TRINDADE | IMAGES: INSTAGRAM
The Grand Slam Los Angeles was one of the most talked about events on September 23-24, throughout social media. Athletes, partners, team leaders, spectators shared their joy and pride to be a part of a true Jiu-Jitsu celebration. Some posts deserve a special mention, like the one by the UAE Consulate in Los Angeles celebrating the donation of US$ 15,000 to the LA Midnight Mission. There was also posts celebrating all kinds of victories on and off the mats. People happy for making weight, celebrating the medals won after tough matches on the mats and much more. Here are some of the highlight of what our heroes posted online using the hashtag #abudhabigrandslam. Rio is the next stop.
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The 2017/2018 season brings a few novelties regarding the annual athletes ranking. For the present season, the UAEJJF will award 200 travel packages for the top competitors in each continent. Therefore, more than ever the ranking is the pathway to the 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship as well as the big money prizes for the best athletes at the end of the season. The UAEJJF is also adding prizes for the best adult male black belts in each of the six continents, a way to make more and more athletes compete in regional events. Competitors have huge incentives to take part in as many events as they can. The next pages will explain how the ranking works. Have a good read, put on your gi and go out there to add points right away.
How to add points in the ranking?
You add points in the ranking by at least participating in one of the events of the UAEJJF calendar (the current calendar started on May 1, 2017 and ends on April 30, 2018). There are six kinds of events in terms of how many points you’ll get: 1 - ADWPJJC – 6 stars; 2 - Abu Dhabi Grand Slam – 5 stars; 3 - Continental Pro – 4 stars; 4 - National Pro – 3 stars; 5 - International Pro – 2 stars; 6 - Regional Tournament – 1 stars. Here are the number of points athletes will earn on each event depending on their performance.
Here are a few examples of how to count an athlete’s points.
How many rankings are there?
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- Best International Male Black Belt of the year - Best Continental Male Black Belt of The year: Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Africa, Oceania - Best International Female Brown/Black belt of the Year - Best International Rookie of the year (Brown Belt) Master Division
- Best International Male Black belt of the Year (Master 1) Academies
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Who gets the travel packages to compete at the 2018 ADWPJJC? The Federation will award 200 travel packages for the top athletes of over 60 countries in each continent. Only two athletes per country inside each continent will get travel packages. The cut off date to add points for this season is March 12. Here are the packages to be awarded to each continent in each age/belt division. What are the prizes for ranking leaders? After all the effort, it is natural that ranking leaders at the end of the season receive proper rewards. The male adult black belt division alone will award US$70,000, while the female brown/black belt division will award US$18,000. That’s the same amount reserved for the male adult brown belt ranking leaders and the master 1 male black belt division. The tables here show the main prizes. Do only athletes in the UAEJJF ranking can compete in the 2018 ADWPJJC? No. The 2018 ADWPJJC is open to all athletes who are UAEJJF members. What else do I need to know about the UAEJJF ranking? If a fighter made the weight for their division and is alone in their bracket they will be moved to a heavier division or higher belt. Points will be credited when there’s a no-show after the bracket is published and an athlete have no matches. Divisions with two players will run normally and fighters won’t be moved to heavier/higher division. Whenever belt divisions are merged, the points will be credited according to the fighter current belt. Ranking points will not be transferred from one belt rank to the next one. Raking points will not be transferred from one age division to another. If a fighter changes nationality during a season or qualification period they will lose all points in the UAEJJF World Rank.
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The stage was set just miles away from the factory of dreams in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Convention Center welcomed some of the best athletes in the world for the second leg of the 2017/2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-jitsu World Tour. The American stop of the tour featured some of the sports’ greatest stars for the pleasure of the audience both on the stands and also those watching online or on broadcasts all over the world. When it all was said and done, champions celebrated their accomplishments as they earned their shares of over US$125,000 in prizes and also added very valuable points in the UAEJJF annual athletes’ ranking. Here are their stories.
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First JosĂŠ Lima (GF Team) was lucky when Lucas Pinheiro (Alex Martins BJJ) did not show up for the semifinal, granting Lima a free pass to the final. His opponent would be the always dangerous Rodnei Junior (Quatar BJJF), who had outscored JoĂŁo Carlos Kuraoka 9-0 in the semifinals. The gold medal match was a very close affair. After a 2-2 tie on points, Lima took the gold medal home via referees decision.
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In three matches, JoĂŁo Miyao (PSLBP Cicero Costha) built his campaign to win the gold medal. First he outscored Jorge Nakamura (GF Team) 8-4 in the quarterfinals. The opponent in the semifinals would be Alex Alducin (Renzo Gracie Mexico), finished from the back in 37 seconds. The final match put Miyao against his teammate Hiago George, who had beat Nobuo Yagai 12-0 in the other semifinal. The two friends went for it and in the end a narrow 1-0 lead on advantages granted Miyao the gold medal.
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Thiago Macedo (Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ) made his name known in a very tough division to win the gold medal. In three matches, he first outscored Alexandre Vieira (BTT) 4-0 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Macedo was able to come ahead 6-4 over a very tough Victor Otoniel (Cicero Costha). The opponent in the final would be American talent Brian Mahecha (ATT), who had beaten Thiago Lemos 2-0, finished Bruno Carvalho and finally also tapped Brandon Walensky in the semifinal. The gold medal was decided by a sweep and a 2-0 lead in favor of Macedo after a very tough match against Mahecha.
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Long way to gold Renato Canuto (Zenith BJJ) had no easy path on his way to the gold medal. In four matches, he displayed a lot of heart and top technique to defeat very tough opponents. He first outscored Bret Russell (Tinguinha BJJ) 11-2, then got a narrow 2-0 win over John Combs (Easton BJJ) to meet Jaime Canuto (GF Team) in the semifinals. A 4-2 lead on advantages after a 2-2 tie on points was the edge Renato needed to face Francisco Iturralde (Del Mar JJ Club) in the final. For the gold medal, Canuto was able to impose his rhythm and outscore Iturrale 8-2 to secure the title.
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In another talent-packed division, Victor SilvĂŠrio (Gracie Barra) made all the way to the final to claim the title. In three matches, he first finished Manuel Filho (NS Brotherhood), then outscored Dante Leon (GF Team) 3-0 on advantages to reach the final. The opponent for the gold medal would be Diego Ramalho (ZR Team), who had beaten Gabriel Fonseca 1-0 on advantages, Steven Silva 3-0 and Otavio Sousa 1-0 on advantages. A near sweep in the end of the match made the difference for the narrow 1-0 lead on advantages that gave SilvĂŠrio the gold medal.
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Settling the score After having to settle for the bronze medal in Tokyo, Lucas Barbosa (Atos JJ) came back hungry for gold. In three matches, he beat Fernando Tsushida 1-0 on advantages, then finished Patrick Gaudio in 36 seconds to meet Poland’s Adam Wardzinski (Checkmat) in the final. Playing on top most of the time, Barbosa scored two advantages to claim the gold medal after a very close match.
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Reclaiming the throne A familiar face in the Grand Slam circuit, Igor Silva (Commando Group) returned to once again display his talent. In two matches, he first beat Felipe Matos (Alliance) 1-0 on advantages and then waged war against Max Gimenis (GF Team) in the final. A 8-6 lead was the narrow edge that granted Silva the title.
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No one seems capable of dethroning Mayssa Bastos (GF Team). Once again, she was able to make quick work of her opponents. In a single match, Bastos worked her way to Rita Reis’ (Checkmat) back to sink in her trademark choke and walk away with yet another gold medal in the division.
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In a jam packed division, Amanda Nogueira (GF Team) proved to have what it takes to make it to the top. In three matches, she beat Patricia Fontes (Checkmat) by referee decision, then finished Victoria Tome (Bruno Bastos) in the semifinals to meet up with Gabrielle McComb (Gracie Humaita) in the final. A 2-0 lead after a very tough match was the difference for Nogueira’s win.
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Experience pays off The talented Luiza Monteiro (NS Brotherhood) had no easy path on her way to another gold medal. She first finished Maxine Thylin (Gracie South Bay) and then meet up with the always tough Tammi Musumeci, to win 6-4 in a close match. The final was against Nathalie Ribeiro (Checkmat) and it was decided only by the narrowest of margins with a 1-0 lead on advantages.
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Another queen of the mats was in action in the division. Nathiely de Jesus (Cicero Costha) fought twice to keep her post as number one. She finished Fabiana Santos (Cavaca JJ) in the semifinals and then met up with tough rival Claudia Do Val (De La Riva) in the final. Losing by one advantage up until the very end, Nathi worked her way to a leg lock to secure the title and stay on course to repeat the result as leader of the female black belt ranking.
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In a city known all over the world for its stars of the screen, it was the masters of the mats who ran the show on September 23-24, during the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam JiuJitsu World Tour Los Angeles. Athletes of all ages and weight classes and even para-athletes took center stage to awe the crowd with top notch performances in thrilling matches. The Grand Slam Los Angeles was also the setting for the best academies to compete for the top spot in the teams ranking. With every point earned by one of its athletes, the schools got closer to a spot in the podium. In the end, the final results were:
1st – Alliance 6460pts 2nd – Gracie Barra 5900pts 3rd – Checkmat 3740pts
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Gabriel Moraes kept his throne in the master 1 black belt 62kg division with a submission from side control on Kary Paredes
Victor Barreto finished Fabio Trindade with an armbar to claim the master 1 110kg division title.
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Robert Oliveira battled it out against legend Saulo Ribeiro to win the master 1 94kg division title via referees decision.
Vitor Oliveira once again displayed his technique to beat Antonio Crivelari 1-0 on advantages and claim the master 1 77kg division title.
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Blue belts push it to the limit in search of the ultimate glory of winning a gold medal.
The Grand Slam put the inspiring para-athletes under the spotlight.
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Carioca life A complete guide to Rio de Janeiro for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete coming to compete in the Grand Slam WORDS: IVAN TRINDADE | IMAGES: MORGUEFILE, ANE NUNES
BREAKING A SWEAT Don’t even think about signing up to a gym. Rio has all the outdoor workout options you could possibly hope to find in a big city. Whether you like running, hiking, swimming, riding or even mountain climbing, the wonderful city has it all. Here are three great options to get your blood flowing.
Pedra da Gávea Hike An absolute favorite among Jiu-Jitsu practitioners is Rio, the hike up the world famous Pedra da Gávea (Gavea’s Rock) offers it all. You will get up and close with nature, work real hard on your cardio, do incredible leg work, test your climbing skills and get your zen side fixed. The hike is not for everyone, but if you are in good shape (and most Jiu-Jitsu people is), you should have no problems getting to the top and experience the overwhelmingly beautiful views of the city from 842 meters high (2762ft). You can do it by yourself if you are an experience hiker/climber, otherwise pick one of the hike companies that offer the service. Have a great hike. 66
Jogging by the Ocean If your not a heights guy but still has some energy to burn, a run by Rio’s beautiful coastline is the ideal option for you. The best option is to run from Leme beach all the way to the end of Leblon beach and back. It’s a 8km (5 mile) run each way on a well maintained paved track you have to share with cyclists. Take a break at each end and enjoy some ice cold coconut water straight from the fruit (as a bonus you get to eat the coconut meat). Also, no one is stoping you from taking a dip into the mostly warm waters of the Atlantic ocean. Jiu-Jitsu World
Swin, Surf or Dive Rio is a city by the ocean, as you probably know. So, bring your bathing suit and jump in for a swin, a dive or even a surf session. By the way, the surfing culture and the Jiu-Jitsu culture are tightly connected since always. Some of the best and most legendary names in Jiu-Jitsu history are also skilled surfers. You don’t even need to bring your boards as Rio offers plenty of rental options for the lighter traveller.
GARDEN OF “DELÍCIAS” With summer temperatures in 10 out 12 months of the year, looking good is a must in Rio. Eating right is as vital as exercising. With plentiful options of tropical fruits, vegetables and seafood, eating healthy in Rio is easy. Here are three great options to get your grub on.
Vegan Vegan
(Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 402 - Loja B, Phone: +55 21 2286-7078)
Creative organic vegan dishes are on the menu at this spick and span little Botafogo eatery, which also offers home-made vegan ice cream and other treats. There are two set menus each day - one of which is always gluten-free - with some daily options varying according to which locallysourced vegetables are at their best that day. There are other staples, which crop up on a revolving weekly basis on the menu, with a firm favorite being a savory tofu roll with a chickpea - ‘pastry’. It’s a little off the tourist track in residential Botafogo, but just a short walk from the metro and well worth seeking out.
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Juice Houses Tropical fruit is abundant in Brazil. Rio is a mecca for fruit juices. You can either get them plain or order mixed flavors with other fruits and also with vegetables like carrots, beets, kale and more. The two main juice house chains in Rio are Bibi Sucos and Polis Sucos and you can find a shop right about anywhere in Rio. Just Google it.
New Natural
(R. Barão da Torre, 171 - Box 8 – Ipanema, Phone: +55 21 2287-0301)
Located a few blocks from Ipanema beach and right next door to the strip of backpacker lodgings dubbed ‘Hostel Alley’, this health food store, buffet restaurant and snack bar offers a huge range of wholesome ingredients for self caterers as well as a range of eat-in dishes that are every bit as tasty as they are nutritious. While there is plenty of choice here for vegetarians, New Natural is not entirely meat-free, with low-fat chicken and fish putting in a few appearances on the menu. The buffet operates on a pay-by-weight system, and prices here, while on the high side, are reasonable for the neighborhood. There’s an air conditioned lounge upstairs and a couple of sidewalk tables and chairs, making New Natural a favorite spot among backpackers looking for a quick, healthy lunch.
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TAKE IT EASY Enjoying life is Rio’s unofficial motto. The city was built by the sea and pleasuring yourself with the gorgeous natural wonders is right about unavoidable. On top of that, Rio has an infinite offering of cultural attractions that will allow you to experience Brazil’s rich popular culture. Here are three great options to immerse yourself and have fun like a Brasileiro. Go for it.
Rodas de Samba The musical style rooted in both African and Portuguese influences is Rio’s (and Brazil’s) most famous export. Who doesn’t know samba? While in Rio, you will be able to experience it like it was meant to be. Since a few years ago, young people from the wealthier areas of the city have awoken to the cultural value of Samba and the rhythm is more popular than ever. Every weekend, there are countless options all over the city.
Soccer Games First of all, Brazilians call the game “Futebol”. Rio has four very popular teams: Flamengo, Vasco, Fluminense and Botafogo. Choose anyone of them and go to a match. At the time of the Grand Slam Rio, the Brazilian League will be wrapping up and the matches will be thrilling. 68
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Lounge in the sand The idea of going to the beach is doing nothing. Pick the right sun block lotion, rent a chair and a sun shade, open a tab in the near by snack tent and let the hours go by. Copacabana is world famous and good for families with small kids. Ipanema and Leblon are trendier and great for young people looking to mingle. Don’t forget to give the sunset a big round of applauses.
JIU - JITSU HALLOW GROUNDS Training in Rio is something every Jiu-Jitsu competitor should do at least once in their lives. The city is the birthplace to virtually all of the main Jiu-Jitsu teams that are scattered all over the world today. Make sure you arrive a little earlier so you have time to pay a visit to the schools and experience the art Brazilian style.
Gracie Humaitá
Gracie Barra
Alliance
Training here gets you a direct link with the founding fathers of Jiu-Jitsu, Helio and Carlos Gracie. This school is run by Rolker Gracie, Helio’s son, and is as pure blood as it can be.
Founded by Carlos Gracie Jr, you can find GB schools all over the globe, but this one was the first one. The Master himself stops by from time to time.
Run by Master Alexandre Paiva, one of the team’s founder, Alliance Rio is one of three core schools in the Alliance organization. Dropping by at the Leblon location should secure you an unique experience in terms of learning.
Nova União
GF Team
Carlson Gracie
This is the place you could run into big names like José Aldo, Renan Barão, among many others MMA and Jiu-Jitsu stars. Led by Professor Dedé Pederneiras, Nova União is also one of the most important and traditional schools in Brazil.
Another very traditional team in Rio, GF Team is also one of the strongest schools in the country. Under Master Julio Cesar, the team has developed many, many champions, most notably the brothers Rodolfo and Ana Carolina Vieira. Stop by and have a warm welcome.
Another historic Jiu-Jitsu location in Rio. The academy opened by Grandmaster Carlson Gracie in the 70s was the breeding ground to countless world champions. Stop by and immerse yourself in history.
(Rua Humaitá, 52 – Humaitá, Phone: +55 21 2266-6094)
(R. Marquês de Abrantes, 96, Flamengo, Phone: +55 21 2553-3485)
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(Av. Cmte. Júlio de Moura, 300-400 Barra da Tijuca, Phone: +55 21 2493-1188)
(R. Arquias Cordeiro, 478 – Meier, Phone: +55 21 3497-0478)
(R. Alberto Rangel, 71 – Leblon, Phone: +55 21 3256-7564)
(Rua Figueiredo Magalhães nº 414 3º andar, Copacabana, Phone: +55 21 98121-5977)
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Jiu-Jitsu takes the spotlight in Ashgabat during the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
Olympic Reality WORDS: IVAN TRINDADE | IMAGES: 5TH AIMAG, IVAN TRINDADE
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The sport universe in Asia and Oceania converged to the exotic capital city of Turkmenistan on September 17-27. Around 6,000 athletes from 65 countries competed in 21 different modalities in 15 venues all around the beautiful brand new Olympic complex built in Ashgabat. Jiu-Jitsu was one of the sports present in the program. The matches were scheduled for three days of activities right in the opening of the games. The program was composed of three different styles: Duo Show, Combat and Ne-Waza. The main event was the Ne-Waza competition, organized by the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU), it featured on September 18-19 over two hundred of the best competitors in the continent. After two days of very tough matches, here are the results.
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The medal tally was fairly well divided between the countries. After three days of competitions in all three different styles of Jiu-Jitsu at play in Ashgabat, the top three nations were. 1st – Turkmenistan – 7 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze, Total 19 2nd – United Arab Emirates – 4 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze, Total 15
3rd – Thailand – 4 gold, 2 silver, 7 bronze, Total 12
Scan here for the complete results.
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56kg The UAE came to the competition with a strong team. Mohammed Al Fadhli had a great performance in the lightest of the male weight classes. In four matches, he first finished Thailand’s Payoongsak Singchalad, then he beat Akmal Amirov (Uzbekistan) 2-0 and Pakistan’s Rashad Lone via referee decision. In the final, Mohammed outscored Gian Dee 2-0 for the gold medal.
62kg Iraq secured its gold medal with a brilliant campaign by the talented Amir Al-Bazi. In five matches, he finished Thailand’s Nantapong Wongkuna, Turkmenistan’s Yalkym Nuryew and Mongolia’s Uugankhuu Bolormaa. In the semifinal, he beat Said Al Mazrouei (UAE) to meet another Emirati in the final, in Zayed Al Mansoori. A choke from the back was the weapon of choice to win the title.
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69kg Talib Al Kirbi, from the UAE, had a glorious campaign to claim the gold medal. In four matches, he first finished India’s Anjan Raman in the eightfinals. His next opponent was Nurkalyi Mirlanov, from Kyrgyzstan, beat 8-6 on points. The semifinal put Al Kirbi against Iraq’s Ali Al Alabd. A single sweep was enough to build the 2-0 lead that took him to the final. The gold medal match put Talib against Philippines’ Marc Lim. Once again, Talib’s sweep game was the weapon of choice to score the 2-0 lead that earned the Emirati athlete the title.
77kg From Bahrain, Ali Munfaredi climbed to the top of the podium with a powerful performance in four matches. He first finished Murtazali Murtalaziev in the eight-finals. Then, he finished Kazakhstan’s Nurlan Yespolov with a choke from the back to reach the semifinals. The spot in the final came with a third finish, this time over Iran’s Mohammad Mansoori. The gold medal was secured with a narrow 2-0 lead over Jordan’s Hamzeh Al-Rasheed.
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85kg Kyrgyzstan got his first gold medal with standout Abdurahmanhaji Murtazaliev. In four matches, he first beat Andrey Gavrilyuk (Kazakhstan) by penalties. The second match was against Jordan’s Haidar Al-Rasheed, beat by referees decision. The semifinal was against Mergen Jorayev, from Turkmenistan, also beat by penalties. The final was a close affair against Khalfan Balhol, from the UAE. One penalty was the difference to secure Murtazaliev the gold medal.
94kg The UAE reached its second gold medal through the talents of Faisal Al Ketbi. In four matches, he first beat Kazakhstan’s Ramazan 5-0 with a takedown and a guard pass. The second match was against Nejimetdin Çaryyew, from the Turkmenistan, beat by disqualification. The semifinal put Faisal against Jordan’s Sami Shamseddin, beat with a 2-1 advantage. The final was an UAE affair featuring Faisal and Zayed Al Kaabi. Faisal worked his way to a toehold to secure the title. 74
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+94kg Iran controlled the actions at the heaviest division in play. Masoud Vand had a stellar performance. In four matches, he first beat Jordan’s Sabri Baj 2-0 on advantages. Then, he beat Pakistan’s Hamid Ali 2-0 and repeated the score against Turkmenistan’s Nasibjan Izbasarov in the semifinal. The gold medal match was against fellow Iranian Masoud Hassanzadehvasoukolaei, when a 2-0 lead on advantages was enough to secure the title.
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Open Class The warriors went back to the mats on day 2 to compete in the absolute division. Faisal Al Ketbi once again displayed his well known qualities to climb to the top of the podium. In three matches, he beat Jordan’s Zaid Shamseddin 2-0, then got a referees decision win over Iran’s Masoud Vand to reach the final against another Iranian, in Masoud Hassanzadehvasoukolaei. A disqualification for lack of combativeness against Masoud secured Faisal the gold medal.
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45kg Margarita Ochoa was fierce in the lightest division on her way to the gold medal. In four matches, she finished Thailand’s Runchana Boonrueang, outscored Turkmenistan’s Dinara Jumadurdyyewa and finished Wadima Alyafei in the semifinal. The title came with a 5-0 win over Vietnan’s Le Dao.
49kg Thailand’s Suwanan Boonsorn climbed to the top of the podium with four submissions in four matches, earning the best record of the event. She beat Indonesia’s Santi Savitri, India’s Rohini Kalam and the Philippines’ Caroline Pajaron. In the final, Suwanan caught Mouza AlShamsi with an armlock for the gold medal.
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55kg The Philippines controlled the actions in the division. In three matches, Annie Ramirez first finished Mongolia’s Solongogerel Sampil, beat Thailand’s Simarol Deepudsa 13-2 and met her fellow countrywomen Jenna Napolis in the final. A 5-0 lead granted Ramirez the title.
62kg Thailand’s Orapa Senathan left no opponent rest in the four matches she had on her way to the title. First she finished Afghanistan’s Tahira Sultani, then Iran’s Nasin Mohammadibandbouni and finally Jordan’s Ruba Alsayegh. In the final, she met up with Mongolia’s Buyandelger Battsogt and a 2-0 lead was enough to get the gold medal. 78
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70kg Jordan was also on the top of the podium in Ashgabat. Rana Qubbaj made a run for the top of the podium in four matches. She submitted Mongolia’s Bayartuul Munkh-Erdene, Indonesia’s Julia Simone and Thailand’s Nitchanan Tsubai. In the final, she met up with Mongolia’s Battsetseg Tsog-Ochir to win by two penalties.
+70kg The host country finally made it to the top of the podium in the heavyest female division. In three matches, Aysoltan Garçowowa beat Pakistan’s Iran Kanwal 6-0, Mongolia’s Sugar Myagmar by referee decision and met her fellow Turkmeni Sabina Agajanowa in the final to build a 11-0 lead and celebrate the title. Number 03 - 2017
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Open Class Mongolia controlled the action in the absolute division. In four matches, Battsetseg Tsog-Ochir made her way to the gold medal. She first finished Sabina Agajanowa, from Turkmenistan, then did the same with Thailand’s Onanong Sangsirichok. In the semifinal, she beat Jordan’s Ruba Alsayegh 5-0. The gold medal match put Battsetseg against fellow Mongolian Sugar Myagmag. A 5-0 lead secured the title for Tsog-Ochir.
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JOÃO PESSOA INTERNATIONAL PRO IMAGES: FBJJ
The Jiu-Jitsu community in the Brazilian state of Paraiba came together on August 26-27 for two days of great matches. Hundreds of athletes competed for valuable points in the UAEJJF ranking. The event was yet another great showing of the sport’s strength in the region and in the country. The event was also a great opportunity for the UAEJJF to aid the local community by donating the registration proceeds to a local social projects that helps underprivileged children. Another important note in the event was the participation of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team. After all was said and done, the results in the black belt division were: 62kg – Jorge Nakamura; 69kg – Alexandre Vieira; 77kg – Endres Barbosa; 85kg – Williams Martins; 94kg – Faisal Al Ketbi; 110kg – William Martins. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – Halavanca BJJ 5968pts; 2nd – Gracie Barra 3815pts; 3rd – Checkmat 3093pts.
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BRASILIA INTERNATIONAL PRO IMAGES: FBJJ
The Brazilian capital welcomed its event in the 2017/2018 season on September 17. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the Ginásio de Esportes do Cruzeiro for a full day of action. The crowd was treated to awesome matches featuring competitors of all ages, both in the male and female divisions. The results in the adult black belt division were: 62kg – Diego Diniz; 69kg – Rodrigo Cardoso; 77kg – Gabriel Pontes; 85kg – Vinicius Garcia; 94kg – Augusto Caixeta; 110kg – Denis Nascimento. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – Ribeiro JJ 2610pts; 2nd – Gracie Barra 1955pts; 3rd – Five Rounds 830pts.
SERGIPE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IMAGES: FBJJ
The Northeastern region of Brazil is a Jiu-Jitsu powerhouse. The Sergipe Regional Pro, in Aracaju, on September 9-10 was another opportunity for local athletes to showcase their talents. Hundreds of competitors left their hearts on the mats in search of the coveted points in the UAE annual ranking. The results in the black belt division were: 62kg – Claudio Fonseca; 69kg – Henrique Gomes; 77kg – Romario Teodoro; 85kg – Matheus Felix; 110kg – Rodrigo Mendes. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – GF Team 1905pts; 2nd – Nova União 761pts - 3rd – ZR Team 379pts.
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GERMANY NATIONAL PRO IMAGES: UAEJJF
Jiu-Jitsu is experiencing non-stop growth in Germany and on October 21 there was another definite show of force for the sport in the country. Hundreds of athletes gathered in the beautiful city of Frankfurt to compete for valuable points in the UAEJJF annual ranking. In the black belt division, results were: 77kg – Krzysztof Suchorabski; 85kg – Maciej Kozak; 94kg – Adam Wardzinski; 110kg – Patryk Wysoki. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – NS Brootherhood 950pts; 2nd – Ataque Duplo/Icon Hannover 770pts; 3rd – Akademia Fenix 660pts.
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CROATIA NATIONAL PRO IMAGES: UAEJJF
Jiu-Jitsu has always been a crowd favorite in Eastern Europe. The Croatia National Pro, in Zagreb, on October 7, was another show of force for the gentle art community. Hundreds of competitors gathered at the venue for a full day of awesome matches. In the black belt division, results were: 94kg – Akos Szekeres; Open Class (77kg) – Sandor Lakatos; Open class (-110kg) – David Vojnovic In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – ZR Team Hungary 1360pts; 2nd – Mladost – Alliance BD 1330; 3rd - Gracie Barra Ljubjana 670pts.
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SPLIT INTERNATIONAL PRO IMAGES: UAEJJF
The historic city of Split welcomed the Jiu-Jitsu crowd on August 26 for another great day of matches. The crowd was treated to high level matches throughout the day. Some of the best competitors in the continent were present. The results in the black belt division were: 94kg – Marin Matulic; Open Class (77kg) – Jonathan Brinkhaus; Open Class (110kg) – David Vojnovic. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – Split Alliance BD 440pts; 2nd Atos JJ Barcelona – 370pts; 3rd – Mladost – Alliance BD 350pts. .
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PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL PRO IMAGES: USJJA
Three weeks after the Grand Slam Los Angeles, the Jiu-Jitsu community in America gathered once again to compete for valuable points in the UAEJJF annual ranking. The Phoenix International Pro took place October 14-15 for the pleasure of the crowd present at the venue. Hundreds of athletes from dozens of local schools squared off on the mats to see who would come out on top. In the end, the results in the black belt division were: Male 69kg – Gabriel Revoredo; 77kg – Thomas Keenan; Female 90kg – Tara White. In the teams competition, the final top 3 standings was: 1st – GD Jiu-Jitsu 1840pts; 2nd - Gracie Barra USA 1350pts; 3rd – Gracie Barra 1350pts.
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UAE NEWS
UAE WORDS: IVAN TRINDADE | IMAGES: UAEJJF
UAE athletes make a mark on the medal count in Ashgabat The 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games mobilized the sports community in the continent in September. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team travelled to Ashgabat with big plans and the results sure came. Faisal Al Ketbi won double gold in the 94kg division and the open class. Talib Al Kirbi won the 69kg division. Mohammed Al Fadhli won the 56kg division title. In total, the team won 15 medals in Ashgabat, finishing second in the total medal count. The champions were also welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan when they returned home.
Emirati team has great results at JiuJitsu Under 15 World Championship The young Emirati Jiu-Jitsu athletes tested their talents at the 2017 Under 17 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, this past September, in Montenegro. The team collected no less than 19 medals, with 8 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 4 bronze medals. With that level of performance, the team rose to the top of the Ne-Waza division medal count. After all the success, the athletes were welcomed back to the country by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Highness praised the efforts and the achievements of the team.
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Lots of talent showcased at the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Championship On September 29, the Jiu-Jitsu community in the country were once again together for another great day of matches. Athletes of all ages poured their hearts out on the mats in search of the gold medals. The athletes’ efforts helped to take their teams to the top of the podium. The final results were: 1st - Aaf 12-Al Shiyam School 302pts; 2nd - Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club 300pts; 3rd - Aaf 24 - Um Kulthoom School 232pts. Scan here for the complete results.
Young talents prove their value at the Al Ain International Championship Under 18 The best athletes in the country under 18 years old came together to compete in Al Ain, on October 13-14. The young men and women proved on the mats that the future of the Jiu-Jitsu movement in the UAE is secured. In the teams competition, the final results were: 1st - Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy 922pts ; 2nd - Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club 683pts; 3rd - Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club 650pts. Scan here for the complete
Ajman International Pro is a success September began with a great event in the city of Ajman. Hundreds of athletes gathered for two full days of matches on September 9-10. Athletes of all ages and skill levels displayed their talents in search of the ultimate glory. In the end, the team competition top 3 ranking was: 1st – Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club 1430pts; 2nd – Commando Group 1320pts; 3rd – Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club 1040pts. Scan here for the complete results.
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Get your work out on The best exercises for your success on the mats WORDS: IVAN TRINDADE| IMAGES: ANE NUNES
Working hard on the mats is the basic requirement to achieve success in Jiu-Jitsu. Training as often as you can and doing it in a smart way is the recipe for achieving your goals. With your good performance in mind, we looked into what you can do to
boost your workout routine towards more consistent results. We decided to list six activities that will definitely work in your favor and could even be the differential in terms of reaching a superior level of results. It’s time to work!
GI BARS
One of Jiu-Jitsu athletes’ favorite exercises, the gi bar is also one of the most effective out there. Going up and down by gripping to your gi collar hanging from a a bar will improve your core strength, power up your arms and strengthen your grips. Make sure to reserve some time to add it to your daily routine.
STAIRS
A classic among Jiu-Jitsu competitors, climbing stairs is one of the best cardio efforts you can add to your routine. Breath right, find your rhythm and rest properly between climbs to have an even better performance. 94
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RUNNING ON THE SAND
How about working on your cardio, making your lower body stronger and also improving your balance? Find a body of sand and go for a run. The uneven surface your make you work harder and spend more energy to move. Another positive side is that running on the sand means less impact on your joints.
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DRILLS Add the physical effort of repeated movement to the muscle memory training that will make the execution of specific techniques a mere reflex. Pick between guard pass, guard retention, takedowns, submission setups and more to keep your game sharp and with plenty of variations.
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BALANCE TRAINING
Pick up a plank and a roller and work on your balance. The longer you stay on the more prepared to defend against any guard player without getting swept all the time. To have a strong base is one of the most important attributes a Jiu-Jitsu athlete can posses. Work on it.
RUBBER BANDS A simple portable tool with lots of applications. You can work on your resistance training and add power to your muscles. It is also a great way to stay active during long commutes or periods of forced inactivity due to injury.
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