Tarsis Humphreys victorious at the 2010 BJJ Mundials
Interview: David Webb, 11 August 2010
Images by kind permission of Alicia Anthony @ aliciaphotos.com
Perennial podium finisher over the past few years, Alliance stalwart, Tarsis Humphreys, reached the pinnacle of his Jiu Jitsu career back in June 2010 when he won the Meio-Pesado event at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mundials with an emphatic win over his rival Romulo Barral.
With his pinpoint leg attacks that home in like a crude missile, Tarsis provides much of the backbone to the phenomenal success of team Alliance and amongst …

Guys,
Are you a Gi addict? Are you bored of white, blue, black, red, pink, camouflage, navy, tie-dye, and blue rinse kimonos?
Think you can do better? Well, he is your chance people… 
Seymour Yang, editor and owner of the fantastic BJJ blog, Meerkatsu.com has just launched a ‘crazy-ass’ (but fun) competition for us all to design our very own custom, bespoke and original Jiu Jitsu Kimono, where you could see you very own design made in a one-off creation courtesy of UK based manufacturers Tatami Fightwear.
 
Here is some info on the competition:

Official …

 
Luca Atalla and Master Helio Gracie
Interview: David Webb, 24th August 2010
Images by kind permission of Luca Atalla
A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Luis Carlos de Moraes Atalla started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after being introduced to the art/sport by his brother and world champion Roberto ‘Risada’ Atalla. A student at the Gavea Jiu-Jitsu academy his studies were overseen by such notables as Helio Soneca, Roberto Gordo and Ze Beleza – a fine place to begin.
After some interruptions to training due to university studies Luca eventually became a student of …

David Onuma talks to The Fighting Photographer
David Onuma is a complete martial artist, who combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with the Filipino Marts Arts and runs the Combined Fighting Systems Academy in London.  David has trained with the best in the world in martial arts and is constantly striving to improve both himself and his students and has took some time out of his very busy schedule to answer questions about his life as a martial artist.

British BJJ Black Belt – Michael Russell
2nd August 2010
Interview by Seymour Yang photographs by Gussie
Introduction
At 26 years of age, Michael Russell is currently the youngest British BJJ black belt. Since beginning his training in 2004 he has shot from beginner to black belt in just under six years. Whilst he is often cited as one of the most talented young grapplers in the country, and is known for his innovative and inventive techniques, Michael’s journey has not gone without incident or drama. Michael took time out from his busy teaching schedule …

 
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Mestre Carlos Machado, 8th Degree black belt
Interview by, David Webb 12th July 2010
Images by kind permission of Lindsay Machado