Miyao brothers break ground on massive new academy in New Jersey
The new school, Studio 1908, is named in homage to the brothers’ Japanese-Brazilian heritage.
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Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Plans to Open 4,000-Square Foot BJJ Academy
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA legend Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is nearing the end of his storied career. And although the 41-year old Jacare isn’t yet ready to officially retire, he is making plans to open a jiu-jitsu academy in Orlando, FL. In a recent interview with Sherdog, Jacare revealed his ambitious
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Rafael Lovato Jr. Gives Tour of His ‘Dream Academy’
After an official “Grand Opening” of Lovato’s BJJ/MMA in early 2020, Rafael Lovato, Jr. was forced to close his academy just two weeks later due to the coronavirus pandemic. The facility is now opened back up, and Lovato recently posted a video showcasing what he calls his “dream academy.” “It
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Remarkable Academy Breakdown #1: Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte
Grappling Insider wants to introduce some of the best, world-renowned academies on the planet. For this first edition, we reached out to one of the Meccas of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with one of the most well-known professors of all-time, Vinicius ‘Draculino’ Magalhaes, who created this place from scratch. Magalhaes was
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