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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BJJ Stars 9 results: Matheus Gabriel wins GP, Isaque Bahiense upsets Mica Galvao
View results and video highlights from BJJ Stars 9. Matheus Gabriel won the eight-man lightweight grand prix. BJJ Stars 9 went down on Friday night, showcasing a number of the world’s top jiu-jitsu competitors. Checkmat’s Matheus Gabriel walked away the winner of a loaded lightweight grand prix, and in superfight
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Paulo Miyao named new head coach of Dream Art
One of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors of the past decade will now coach one of the best jiu-jitsu teams in the world. On Monday, the Sao Paulo-based team Dream Art announced that Paulo Miyao will now be the squad’s head coach. View this post on Instagram A post shared
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Video: Paulo Miyao and AJ Agazarm Roll After Polaris 18
Elite grapplers Paulo Miyao and AJ Agazarm both competed at Polaris 18 on November 27. After the event, Miyao and Agazarm took the opportunity to train and roll together, bringing together two unlikely training partners from different sides of the country. Luckily, a camera was on hand to catch the
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Polaris 18 Results and Video Highlights: Ashley Williams Upsets Paulo Miyao
Polaris 18 took place on Saturday, November 27, live from Wales. In the main event, Wales’ own Ashley Williams, a three-division Polaris no-gi champion, picked up a split decision win in the gi over multiple-time black belt world champion Paulo Miyao. Lower on the card, Jed Hue earned a decision
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Polaris 18: Ashley Williams Questions Paulo Miyao’s ‘desire to win at this level’
Ashley Williams is one of Europe’s best pound-for-pound no-gi grapplers. A three-division Polaris champion, European Open no-gi champion, and recent ADCC trials winner, Williams has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the elite no-gi scene. On November 27 at Polaris 18, Williams will test himself
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Paulo Miyao vs. Ashley Williams Scheduled for Polaris 18
Top European competitor Ashley Williams is already a three-division Polaris no-gi champion. At Polaris 18 on November 27, Williams will look to add to his trophy case when he takes on veteran berimbolo specialist Paulo Miyao in a submission-only gi match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
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Paulo Miyao Talks Leaving Competition: ‘I’ll be honest, I don’t miss it”
Along with his brother Joao, Paulo Miyao has made a massive mark on sport jiu-jitsu. From purple belt onward, the Miyao brothers used their unique berimbolo games to find success at the highest levels of competition, with Paulo Miyao winning his first IBJJF world championship in 2015. More than just
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Fight to Win 173 Preview and Betting Lines: Paulo and Joao Miyao Heavily Favored
On Friday, June 11, Fight to Win returns to action in Dallas, TX for the second consecutive week. In the main event of Fight to Win 173, veteran black belt competitor Paulo Miyao will take on Lucas Pinheiro. Lower on the card, Miyao’s twin brother Joao is also in action,
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Paulo and Joao Miyao Both Set to Compete at Fight to Win 173
Two of the most successful black belt competitors of the past decade will compete at Fight to Win 173 on June 11. The promotion has recently announced that both Miyao brothers — Paulo and Joao — have matches scheduled for the event. Paulo Miyao will square off with Lucas Pinheiro,
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