Who Is Elio Verde? Elio Verde is an Italian Judoka who became an international superstar, the Black belt has showcased his exceptional skills on the tatami mats for over a decade. Elio has had over 250 fights and has won a multitude of...

Who Is Deborah Gracie? Deborah Gracie Stambowsky is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, she is the daughter of the world renowned 8th degree Coral belt, and one of the "Famous Five" Rolls Gracie Black belts, Marcio Stambowsky. Deborah was born into the...

Who is Dallas Niles? Dallas Jay Niles is an American black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a top competitor in the national submission grappling circuit at ultra heavyweight. He’s competed at several IBJJF Opens and even the 2019 World Championships. Now he’s...

Who is Thomas Gantt? Thomas Gantt is an American D-1 freestyle wrestler who currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and competed for North Carolina State University during his collegiate career. High-Octane Takedown Fundamentals by Thomas Gantt Like all other successful college wrestlers, Thomas...

Who is Cobrinha? Charles “Cobrinha” Maciel is a Brazilian black belt in Jiu Jitsu and one of the greatest competitors to ever step on a mat. His nickname means “Little Snake”, an appropriate name for a featherweight known for his sneaky bottom game...

Who is C.J. Brucki? C.J. Brucki is a former NCAA Division I wrestler for Central Michigan University  Brucki’s first year at Central Michigan was a great learning experience for him. He was able to keep an even record of 11-11 in single matches...

Who is Charlie Vinch? Charlie Vinch is an American black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under some of the earliest American black belts, the legendary Migliarese brothers. While he has not competed extensively on the international grappling circuit, he has a 1-1 record...

Who is Charles Negromonte? Charles Nergromonte is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and one of the best medium heavyweight submission grapplers of this era. Negromonte has won medals at the highest level of international competition, including major IBJJF tournaments and ADCC....

Who is Charles Harriott? Charles Harriott is an American black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a self-proclaimed traveler, and a practicing break dancer. He trains out of Gainesville, Florida just a small distance from his birthplace of Boca Raton. Although his professional life...

Who is Cesar Casamajo? Professor Cesar Casamajo Cardoso, who often drops his last name in favor of just “Cesar Casamajo”, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and member of the Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu association out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He began filming video content...

Who is Celso Vinicius? Celso Vinicius Alves Pinho Junior, more commonly known as “Celsinho”, is a three-time IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and professional mixed martial arts fighter. He has also claimed bronze medals at the World Championships and multiple golds at the...

Who Is Blaize Cabell? Blaize Cabell is a former collegiate wrestler who competed for Northern Iowa. He was a standout in college as he secured three NCAA qualifications. Blaize was the only Panther to have an undefeated dual record in his Junior year,...

Who Is Bernardo Tavolaro? Bernardo Tavolaro is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt graded under the world renowned 5th Degree Black belt Leo Vieira. Bernardo is the head coach at Checkmat in Hawaii, USA. Bernardo is a prolific grappler who has...

Who Is Bekzod Abdurakhmonov?  Bekzod Abdurakhmonov is an exceptional wrestler who hails from the nation of Uzbekistan. He has achieved international stardom through Olympic Wrestling, winning Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Bekzod has won multiple medals including Asian Games and Asian...

Who Is Ante Dzolic? Ante Dzolic is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt who earned his rank under Professor Jose Diaz at the Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. Ante has 25 years of Martial Arts experience and has been studying Jiu Jitsu...