BJ Penn: A Journey From Brazil’s Mats to Global...

BJ Penn’s journey from Nova União to the UFC shaped modern Jiu Jitsu. The first American IBJJF black belt world champion, he opened doors for athletes and inspired a new...

Nova Uniao: Two Lineages, One Team That Changed...

The story of Nova Uniao, founded by Dedé Pederneiras and Wendell Alexander, two legends from different lineages who built one of the most influential teams in BJJ and MMA history.