Lapel Attacks from Guard We all find the problem with closed guard is that eventually, more often than not, you need to open that guard. Negating the benefit of the closed guard. Well this technique, kinda give you the best of both worlds. Filmed from one of my small Saturday classes, I thought I would…
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The connection between participating in martial arts and improved mental health in teens is backed by science. Many practitioners feel that Jiu Jitsu is a legitimate form of mental and physical therapy, and can help to guard your teen’s mental health against stress, anxiousness, and emotional drain. Better Self-Awareness Movement is essential to Jiu Jitsu,…
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Cyborg vs Gordon Ryan, You be the judge, was Cyborg’s DQ justified? The Cyborg vs Gordon Ryan match led to a lot back and forth in the BJJ world in regards to the legitimacy of the Cyborg’s actions as a technique or a strike. As we know in grappling competitions striking is not allowed. However,…
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Triangle Armbar From Double Unders by Daniel Beleza Double unders are a perilous position for the attacker. It looks like they could deliver a brutal barrage of ground and pound strikes and finish the fight easily. Yet, BJJ fighters are specialists for defending of their back. If you are a diehard fan of MMA, then…
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No Gi Armbar Variation The technique starts off with the top guy grabbing both biceps. The guard player removes the grip by swimming under and wrapping the overhook / whizzer. This begins the no gi armbar variation sequence. The closed guard player then proceeds to step on the hip on the same side where the…
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Gordon Ryan Vs Craig Jones Fight EBI’s Submission only No-gi grappling competition displayed one of the most epic matches between two high-level grapplers. Above is the full Gordon Ryan vs Craig Jones absolute weight match. We love this match, as it shows Gordon Ryan’s mastery of the rear naked choke. His setup is systematic and…
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GORDON RYAN VS YURI SIMOES – The 2018 No Gi Worlds Absolute Final was a delight for BJJ fans. Seeing these two athelets go at it for the title was amazing. The display of high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was mind blowing. However, the match was decided on a decision. Was it an advantage or…
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Stephan Kesting in this video discussed how to defend the armbar when you are in someone’s closed guard. 1. Preventing the armbar The first thing that he discussed is prevention. The number one rule is to never get your elbow cross the guard player’s center line. Next, it is possible to prevent the armbar by…
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The birth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu goes way back to Jigoro Kano’s Kano Jiu Jitsu in Japan. However, pivotal to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu known today comes from the decision of Gracies to transfer to the US. However, it wasn’t just in the 80s when Gracie’s brand of grappling entered the US soil and eventually…
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Famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a popular sport these days. In fact, action movies such as John Wick are even integrating Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in their choreography. You can say that the popularity of BJJ came from the growth of MMA as a sport. Since the first UFC, it…
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