Real Rio Show’s First episode out now!

Check out the Real Rio Show’s First episode now!!! Watching the First episode made me miss training at Gordo Jiu Jitsu, all the places I used to hang out in Barra da Tijuca/Largo do Barra and especially all the friends I made there through Connection Rio and at the academy.

If you’re hesitant to . . . → Read More: Real Rio Show’s First episode out now!

Rio de Janeiro & Brazil Info Websites

For anyone thinking of traveling to Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, whether it’s for BJJ/MMA training or just a holiday. Here’s a couple websites that have helped me and may help you.

General info websites

Gringo Rio Rio de Janeiro Wikitravel Rio de Janeiro Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro Expat blog

Maps

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Living and BJJ training costs in Brazil

This is just a basic general breakdown of costs and my expenditure while I was in Brazil. Hopefully it gives you an idea of what to expect and how much you should be saving if you are planning a trip there in the future.

The currency in Brazil is the Real (R$)… or in . . . → Read More: Living and BJJ training costs in Brazil

Video & Pics – Salgueiro Samba Clube videos

These are a couple of pictures and short vid clips from my visit to the Salgueiro Samba Clube in Rio de Janeiro sometime last August. I visited the club while I was staying at Piratas de Ipanema hostel. The guys at the hostel have something on for everyday of the week and Saturdays is usually . . . → Read More: Video & Pics – Salgueiro Samba Clube videos

Nightlife in Barra da Tijuca

While in Rio de Janeiro there are PLENTY of things to do at night. But I’ll start with what I know best and go over the nightlife in Barra da Tijuca.

There are a number places to go at night in Barra all depending on what you want to do. You can chill and . . . → Read More: Nightlife in Barra da Tijuca