Spider-Guard Sweep with Gogoplata Finish
The GRACIEMAG.com team is an ardent backer of classic Jiu-Jitsu. But it never turns a blind eye to novel ways of doing things. So today…
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Too intimidated to do Jiu-Jitsu?
There are a lot of folks who like Jiu-Jitsu, have plenty of yearning to learn acrobatic moves and holds like the rear-naked choke and armbar,…
Learn a Half-Guard Sweep to Armbar
Today, Danilo “Canela”, a Professor at Gracie Barra, will be teaching an effective half-guard sweep. “With the left hand, grab one of the sleeves; with…
South American Champion Prescribes Slackline and Armbar
At the South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held last November 25 in the Southern Brazilian city of Florianópolis, Alliance black belt Fabiano Boi stood out for…
Learn an Armbar Technique with Professor Lloyd Irvin
Professor Lloyd Irvin teaches this armbar technique. It is to be used when the opponent jumps guard and tries to control one of your lapels.…
Guto Campos Comments on South Americans, Looking ahead to Copa Podio
According to its promoters, the South American Championship that heated up the Southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis last weekend was the best one yet. And…
Half-guard sweep to armbar finish, by Robson Moura
Often in Jiu-Jitsu, when an opponent manages to open your closed guard, he ends up in half-guard, with one leg stuck between yours. What now?…
Robert Drysdale finishes from mount and notches 5th MMA win
The only challenge Robert Drysdale faced in headlining the Legacy FC 15 card this Friday was making the 93 kg (205 lb) weight limit for…
What’s most important in an armbar? Bráulio Estima comments
The latest issue of GRACIEMAG, now at a bookstore near you, brings Bráulio Estima and André Galvão as the cover fighters, in a can’t-miss article…
Your opponent turns on all fours? Stick a hook in and take the back!
Rodrigo Cavaca-black belt brothers Rafael and Gabriel Marangoni teach at the Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo chapter of team CheckMat, where they lecture to over…
Wagnney wants a repeat of good Jiu-Jitsu to get him to Bellator final
Bellator 80 goes down this Friday, in Hollywood, Florida, and Jiu-Jitsu looks to be well represented there. A competitor with participations in the ADCC and…
A UFC title fight examined in depth like you’ve never seen before
The moment a UFC event ends, that’s when the television debates, forum chatter and speculation on future winners and losers begin. Now GRACIEMAG has been…