Pan: Black belt div takes first “hit”
Got any doubt as to whether Victor Estima will be missed or not? Check him out at the 2008 European Open, carving out a name for himself with this intricate armbar.
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Landed on bottom? Stick it to you opponent’s arm
Purple belt Yasmin Wilson (Roger Gracie) invites practitioners to work on the basics. And if your opponent slips up, take his arm home with you.…
Armbar escape Kayron style
The black belt is yet another pushing the bar up ever higher at the Pan, and watching him would make the trip to the University of California, Irvine, worthwhile. In the meantime, check out one of the ways the champion uses to free himself of an armbar.
Quick-to-the-trigger armbar
If you're not quick like Rio Open champion Igor Silva, do what I did: watch it many times over!
Careful with the single-leg counter
When going for the takedown, don't grab your opponent's leg haphazardly. See why! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtdKpa7A3ao
Learn the double-armbar
In certain cases in Jiu-Jitsu one is good, but two is even better still!
Armbar a la Rubens Cobrinha
Take a look at this way of trapping an opponent's arm, with guard-player four-time world champion Rubens Charles “Cobrinha” Maciel. (Photo: Alicia Anthony) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxtLxxeD4bY
What does every white belt need to know?
GRACIEMAG has a new section in the magazine that's causing some chatter. Every month, teachers from the Jiu-Jitsu planet lust ten indispensable tips for white…
The guard saves girls’ day, teaches Mackenzie
Check out purple belt Mackenzie Dern (Gracie Humaitá) in action in the absolute at the last American Nationals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zjnm8ClfBM
Watch Givanildo Santana’s latest win
The arm collector did it again this past 19th at the Pandemonium 3 event in Los Angeles. With his win over Anthony Ruiz, Master Givanildo…
Armbar defense with BJ Penn
One of the most oft-attempted moves in MMA and self-defense has a way out. The one teaching it here is BJ Penn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXfZ_wTJSfM
That’s Jiu-Jitsu!
With sightly and effective scenes, the 2006 documentary reveals, in ten minutes, what Jiu-Jitsu and its essence are.