Bernardo Faria’s Analogy on Using Strength in BJJ Will Change Your Mind
If Jiu Jitsu was a test of strength, we could just have a set of weights at the door – and a contest as you come in to see who is strongest, and then go home having never touched the mats. Now...
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Berkut Announces Open World Championships With Cash Prizes For All Belt Levels
Some exciting news coming from Russia. Berkut announces open world championship ACB JJ. The tournament will be held in Moscow, Festivalniy sports complex. We invite all Jiu-Jitsu athletes from...
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Top Guillotine Artists in Grappling
Guillotine is a one of the easiest techniques for a beginner to get. Many say that the simple mechanic and an intuitive understanding make it an integral part of the game of many beginners but it...
View Article15 yr old Nicky Ryan Submits Marvin Castelle with Heelhook
Fifteen year old prodigy Nicky Ryan submitted 10th planet instructor Marvin Castelle in Grappling superfight. Castelle is a brown belt under Eddie Bravo himself! – He is 25 years old and lives in Los...
View ArticleFreddie Prinze Jr: Jiu-Jitsu Is The Best Martial Art For Women, That’s Why My...
Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. (husband of Sarah Michelle Gellar) is among the growing list of celebrities who practice Jiu Jitsu. He’s been a practitioner for several years. #graciejiujitsu...
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Mackenzie Dern Comments On Weight Issue, Says She’s Nearing Decision To Give...
Mackenzie Dern is a veteran of sport bjj at age 24. She’s done so much for the female bjj scene it’s no wonder that it’s hard to be faced with a decision that she has to make a definitive choice –...
View ArticleKatagaRenzo: Game Changing Adjustments For Katagatame From Renzo Gracie feat...
Kata-Gatame/ Head and arm choke/ Arm Traingle choke is used as a hold down in Judo, and it is mostly used as a choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. There are many schools of thought...
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Four Ways To Make Your Opponent Make a Mistake in Grappling
Don’t react to your opponent. Make your opponent react to you. Reactions can be predicted, and taken advantage of. Guest post by Belgian BJJ black belt Wim Deputter, head instructor at Brasa Team...
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Nicky Ryan Receives Purple belt At Age 15
Nicky Ryan has proven himself quite a good competitor having defeated Marvin Castelle – a 10th planet brown belt and placed 3rd in the ADCC trials this year. The young Danaher Death Squad member...
View ArticleKyra Gracie Talks Organizing Clash Of Kings: Roger Gracie Rematch With Buchecha
On July 22 and 23, at the Carioca Arena 1, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro an epic rematch will be taking place Roger Gracie a 10x Worlds Winner will be combating the other 10x Worlds winner...
View ArticleBJJ Black Belt Dan Swift Convicted Of Dog Fighting
In August last year black belt former mma fighter Dan Swift was busted for running a dog fighting ring. Swift was found guilty of three felony counts of animal fighting, a misdemeanor count of...
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According To World Champions, Here’s How To Stay Calm Before A Fight
Guest post by Evolve Vacation. The Evolve Vacation Program offers travelers the rare opportunity of a lifetime to combine a tropical vacation under the sun with authentic training under World...
View ArticleLeo Vieira Returns to Competition at Age 41
Exciting news coming from Chekmat HQ. Leo Vieira has decided to return to competing. He is the eldest of the Vieira brothers (Ricardo and Leandro), who lead and fight for Checkmat. Leo Vieira has 2...
View ArticleRenzo Gracie’s Sneaky Americana Set Up “Answering The Phone”
As a part of Renzo Gracie “Mastering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” online course, Renzo shows some game changing set up for the Americana. He calls it “Answering the phone”. The Americana, top shoulder lock,...
View ArticleRobert Drysdale: UFC Judges Aren’t Biased Against Brazilians & IBJJF Refs...
Robert Drysdale is one of the first ever non Brazilians to win IBJJF Worlds. In fact he’s one of the 4 non Brazilian males to have achieved this feat. The 4 American Men That Won The IBJJF Worlds...
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Dr Bryan Ales Develops Permanent Solution for Curing Cauliflower Ear
Auricular hematoma/ “Cauliflower ear”. If you are a grappler, there is always a risk of getting Cauliflower ear or Auricular hematoma. This is an injury to the ear that results from trauma to the outer...
View ArticleCyborg Pens Cautionary Letter To Former Student: “Karma is a B****”
Roberto Cyborg Abreu just shared a very intense note he penned due to a string of dramatic events tied to his former student – Ricardo Resende. Someone he helped shape since he was 12 through many...
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How Many Famous Grapplers/Fighters Are Smoking
Smoking has become somewhat a taboo in the mainstream culture. The UFC, now owned by top Hollywood bigwigs can be seen promoting the healthy lifestyle but still over the years there were quite a few...
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BJJ Girls Camp Feat. Mackenzie Dern & Gezary Matuda Was Amazing
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco Frota Academy has recently helped organize another prestigious camp in cooperation with BJJ Private Camps. This time the Guest teachers were none other than elite bjj...
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Rickson Gracie’s Principle On Improving Weaknesses in Your Jiu-Jitsu Game
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...
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