Train BJJ in Rio Travel Tips - Train BJJ in Rio

Rio is an amazing city for tourists. Armed with these travel tips, you’ll ensure that your time in Brazil will be the best it could be. Use this guide and you’ll be the smartest gringo around!

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8 Rock-Solid Tips for Quickly Learning Portuguese

06 Jul 2015

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From our desk in Rio de Janeiro, July 2015 Subject: The Best Ways of Learning Portuguese (And How We Learned Them The Hard Way) How long do you think it takes to learn a new language? Six months? A year? Ten years? I naively thought that 10 weeks of night classes would be a good

How to Watch the UFC when in Rio: A Complete Guide

29 Jan 2013

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MMA fans who love the UFC hate to miss an event, but there’s no reason why a visit to Rio de Janeiro should stop you from catching all the latest fights as there are plenty of ways to watch the UFC in Rio de Janeiro. MMA events in Brazil have got the best atmosphere of

The Most Important Piece of Advice for Tourists Visiting Rio de Janeiro: Don’t be a Gringo (Part 1)

17 Jan 2013

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If there is one piece of advice we could give to every tourist visiting Rio de Janeiro, it is this simple maxim: Don’t be a gringo. This might seem a tricky prospect to pull off, given that

BJJ/MMA Celebrity Spotting in Rio de Janeiro

26 Oct 2012

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One of the attractions of training in Rio de Janeiro is its rich history of jiu Jitsu and vale tudo. Rio is home to some of Brazil’s biggest teams and fighters and if you go to the right spots there’s always a good chance you’ll spot jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts celebrities,

Getting sick in Rio and what to do about it

13 Oct 2012

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I’ve got bad news for you: It doesn’t matter how healthy you are or what precautions you take – you’re probably going to get sick in Brazil. Visiting a different country will always expose you to new and interesting bacteria your body has no immunity to.

Training BJJ in Brazil: A Black Belt’s Advice

27 Sep 2012

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If you’re thinking of going to train BJJ in Rio, then you definitely need to read this post from Jeremy Arel. Jeremy lived in Rio for over a year, getting his black belt after teaching and training intensively. If anyone is qualified to give advice on visiting the Cidade

Getting Around: Taking a bus in Rio

21 Sep 2012

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Need to get to the gym? Taxis are expensive and can eat into your budget if you use them regularly. The extensive bus network in Rio is the most popular option for commuters and for anyone who wants to train BJJ in Rio. Buses can get incredibly busy at certain times of the day as

Staying safe in Rio de Janeiro

21 Sep 2012

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Admit it: you watched City of God and now you’re terrified you’re going to get mugged by a gang of rocket launcher-wielding children in the depths of a favela in Rio.