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Masahiko Kimura’s Version Of the Controversial Helio Gracie Challenge Match
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...
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Nick “The Tooth” On Why He Was Kicked Off From Dana White’s Latest Show
Nick The Tooth Gullo was originally part of the latest Dana White series called “Looking For a Fight”. He was there along with Mat Serra and Dana White but following a grappling session in episode 2...
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Top 5 Best Ways To Stir Up BJJ Controversy
Grappling is a passion for many and by far surpasses the average time and money investment of most hobbies that are popular at this day and age. Naturally, any movement that has it’s own philosophy...
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Gracie Family Best Kept Secret: Breathing Method When Doing Jiu-Jitsu
If you have ever rolled with a BJJ master or advanced practitioner, what is something that distinguishes them from beginners in BJJ? It’s not just superior technique. It’s the way they breath. Very...
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‘Narcos’ TV Series Star Wagner Moura is a BJJ Purple Belt
Wagner Moura is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor. Besides being a well-established and acclaimed actor in Brazil, he has achieved widespread international fame for his portrayal of...
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Eddie Cummings Started BJJ at 26 And Changed His Whole Life For The Gentle Art
Some liken a profession to a calling and it was certainly just that in case of Eddie Cummings. Two time EBI victor started bjj at the ripe old age of 26. This mirrors some other champions who have...
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Jiu-Jitsu ‘Rooting’ Concept: How to Make Yourself Feel Heavier
Do you remember when you were a child and sunk your weight into the ground when upset or not wanting to get picked up? Think for a moment what is different when someone yells help in an alarming...
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How to Earn a Black Belt in BJJ: Surviving the Injury Onslaught
Guest post by Bill Jones, owner and head instructor at Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. If you would like to learn more about Bill or Top Level Martial Arts,...
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Travis Stevens Talks Newaza Training & What Is Next in His Judo Career
The USA’s Travis Stevens, probably the hardest working judoka around, has taken home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic games. Travis Stevens when asked why he focuses on the Ground Game (Newaza), he...
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Kickboxer: Vengeance Star Alain Moussi Is a BJJ Black Belt
Alain Moussi is a Lebanese – Canadian actor and stuntman. He plays the lead role of Kurt Sloane in the reboot of Kickboxer: Vengeance, a role that was originated by Jean-Claude Van Damme, who...
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Gordon Ryan Will Face Felipe Pena in a Sub Only No Time Limit Superfight
20 year old Gordon Ryan is a man on a mission. He wants to be the best grappler on the planet and he intends to face all the best grapplers at all weight classes! Gordon Ryan with around 5 years of...
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Why The Mount Is Superior to the Back in MMA or For Fighting
Guest post by Henry Akins, the third American to receive a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from legendary fighter Rickson Gracie. Akins trained under Rickson Gracie for 15 years. Akins became the head...
View ArticleBenefits Of Grappling With Handicaps: 1 Arm, No Arms & Eyes Closed
Written By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Serbia. The story goes that years back (in 1989), Roberto Correa, commonly known as Gordo, was forced to play...
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Surf Legend Kelly Slater on Training w/ BJJ Royalty: Rickson Gracie, Mendes...
Surf and Jiu-Jitsu have a lot in common as both are a lifestyle. Many surfers train Jiu-Jitsu. Among the most famous ones are Joel Tudor (BJJ black belt) and the Michael Jordan of Surfing: Kelly...
View ArticleGarry Tonon Appologizes To Saulo Ribeiro, Danaher comments on Controversy
Yesterday was quite eventful in the bjj community. Following John Danaher’s post about the banning of jumping to closed guard at ALL levels in his gym several members of the community were a bit...
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ADCC European Trials: Eastern Europeans Dominate
1st ADCC EUROPEAN TRIALS 2016 was held last weekend (October 1st, 2016) at Arena, Halle am großen Sand, Obere Kreuzstraße 11, in Mainz, Germany. Grapplers from Poland and Russia took 3 of the 5 male...
View Article5 Necessary Steps To Consider Before Competing
A good competitive result comes only after a dedicated period of sacrifice, hard work and persistence. Each and every “camp” has some steps you must consider if you’re serious about your journey....
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Ottavia Bourdain Was Just Promoted To Brown Belt
Ottavia Bourdain has just received some great news. Her coach, the infamous John Danaher made the decision to promote her to brown belt level! A huge congratulations to @ottaviabourdain for being...
View ArticleEddie Bravo Announces: EBI Will Have Striking As Early As Next Year!
Eddie Bravo has long inspired to create a style of jiu-jitsu that’s dangerous from the back but would withstand tests in MMA surrounding. This idea has been in his mind as far back as 1999 when...
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Who Are The Most Educated Grapplers?
Anyone who has ever grappled will tell you how rewarding it is. What they often neglect to mention is -how all- consuming it is. These athletes compete in some of the most challenging disciplines...
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