Defense and BJJ: Ryan Gracie’s favorite side mount escape
Famous for his aggressive style in BJJ and MMA, Ryan Gracie had not just courage, determination and physical strength, but also an array of often…
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ABCs of the mount
[We're updating this with another free video. You can check out individual programs here or get All-Access here.] In another week packed with learning at…
Learn to adjust the knee on the stomach as taught by Carlson Gracie
Does your knee-on-belly lack the pressure you wish it had? As Carlson Gracie Jr. taught us, the trick may be a little higher up --…
Interview with red-belt Pedro Valente Sr.
[First published in 2006.] Theory and practice Pedro Valente reveals how he used Helio and Carlos Gracie’s teachings to help Romário become Brazilian Soccer Championship’s…
Training Program: Outrageous attacks your opponents will underestimate
[First published in 2013.]
Mission: open guard
[We're updating this with another free video. You can check out individual programs here or get All-Access here.] In another special week of Renzo Gracie…
The 7 capital sins of training, with Rafael Ribeiro — part 2
By Rafael Ribeiro * 3- All practice, no theory Theoretical training is the hours invested in studying the sport. The result of this investment…
The 7 capital sins of training, with Rafael Ribeiro — part 1
By Rafael Ribeiro * After World War II, the U.S. and USSR started competing fiercely in many areas trying to prove their supremacy. It was…
Training for Warriors: The kettlebell dossier
[First published in 2009. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] This past year, I was given the incredible opportunity to…
40 years ago, Rickson Gracie debuted in vale-tudo against Rei Zulu
Exactly 40 years ago, on April 25, 1980, 21-year-old Rickson Gracie debuted in vale-tudo against the giant Rei Zulu ('King Zulu'). The duel took place…
Dossier: The history of the guard
[First published in 2009.] Yes, you don’t remember it, but you were born playing guard. If you stopped practicing it for awhile that’s…
Training for Warriors: Get the most out of your push-ups
[First published in 2009. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] During the last 25 years of my life spent training, I…