20 throws from the Judo Worlds to inspire your stand-up game
Even though there is an infinity of options on the ground to choose from, a BJJ fighter should never forget that the fight starts standing.…
Techniques
Learn from Bruno Bastos a hook sweep from half-guard
Today we bring you a quick technique lesson from Bruno Bastos. Aided by his student Cássio, he teaches a hook sweep starting from the half-guard.…
Fabio Gurgel teaches a back-take from the hook guard
Back in 2010, Fabio Gurgel got together with Graciemag to reveal a simple, effective way to take the back starting from the hook guard. Alexandre…
Training Program: Reach half-guard with guns blazing, by Mike Fowler
[First published in 2009. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] Text: Raphael Nogueira / Photos: Gustavo Aragão Training program REACH HALF-GUARD WITH GUNS…
Kléber Buiu teaches a double attack from the kata-gatame at GB Parque Olímpico
An experienced teacher and competitor, GMI Kléber Buiu, leader of Gracie Barra Parque Olímpico, has some refined versions of classic BJJ moves up his sleeve.…
Five tips from judo that can upgrade your BJJ game, with Gabriel Mendes
One of the stars in the Judo scene, Gabriel Mendes is even more requested when the matter is teaching. Just so you can know, Mendes…
Fabio Gurgel teaches how to escape the 50/50 guard (part 2)
Fábio Gurgel ensina com exclusividade aos leitores de GRACIEMAG.com a saída para polêmica guarda 50/50
Fabio Gurgel teaches how to escape the 50/50 guard (part 1)
Fábio Gurgel ensina com exclusividade aos leitores de GRACIEMAG.com a saída para polêmica guarda 50/50.
Three mistakes you want to avoid when making a grip on the gi
The art of grabbing your opponent's gi and manipulating it to lead the fight where you want can be, at the start of your contact…
Demian Maia and Caio Borralho teach a knee bar defense ending on a kata-gatame
Looking to win his middleweight bout against Robson Ferreira on Aug. 23 at Future MMA 8, Caio Borralho has intensified his training. Working with him…
Juan Cleber teaches an armbar from the open guard
This one’s for you who finds themselves with few options for finishing from the open guard. In this lesson by Juan Cleber, the black belt…
Gabriel Marangoni teaches how to take the back starting from the inverted DLR
Today Gabriel Marangoni brings you a four-point maneuver starting from the de la Riva that can be used in classical and no-gi BJJ. The technique,…