Even Bruce Willis knows fights end up on the ground
Ask a Gracie why Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective set of self-defense techniques in existence. The answer will invariably include: “Well, 90% of all fights…
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3 details behind Caio Terra’s win over Jeff Glover
Metamoris Pro served up a whopping dose of high-caliber Jiu-Jitsu last weekend in San Diego, California. It was an unforgettable afternoon, and right on the…
The lessons in sweeping, passing and pressuring from Kron Gracie and Otávio Sousa
The two middleweights Kron Gracie and Otávio Sousa were two of the Jiu-Jitsu monsters present on the mat at Metamoris Pro last Sunday in San…
It’s Masters Day in Brazil, so here are 5 moves for you to honor your Jiu-Jitsu professor
In Brazil, the land of Jiu-Jitsu, October 15 is Teachers Day. Thus, if you teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no matter what country you find yourself in,…
Marcus Bochecha and Roger’s guard replacement – and armbar – clinic
The main event at Metamoris Pro, a Jiu-Jitsu event held last Sunday in San Diego, California, headlined with a true Jiu-Jitsu clinic by Marcus Bochecha…
Meanwhile in Brasilia, Rodolfo Vieira wins absolute and car payout
While some of the biggest stars in the Jiu-Jitsu world grappled at Metamoris Pro in San Diego, California, Rodolfo Vieira too donned his battle wear, but…
Watch Wagnney Fabiano’s submission win at Bellator 76
This Friday night in Ontario, Canada, Bellator 76 wasn’t only about the main event, where Eddie Alvarez knocked out Patricky Pitbull in the very first…
A competition-filled October to test your Jiu-Jitsu
The month of October has four competition- and challenge-packed weekends in store for you. From Long Beach to Tokyo, Miami to London, practitioners have more…
Learn the 2012 No-Gi Pan-winning reverse armbar
Last Saturday, Diego Gamonal put in a splendid performance for the crowd at the New York City College gymnasium for the 2012 No-Gi Pan. The…
Vinny explains armbar, calls for Hamill and absolves Belfort: “Talking from the sidelines is easy”
Having gotten cut from the UFC after back-to-back losses in 2009, Vinny “Pezão” Magalhães filtered through a few smaller events before arriving at M-1 Global,…
The most impactful Jiu-Jitsu and MMA statements of the week
"These days we see blue and purple belts who think Jiu-Jitsu’s all about grabbing the sleeve and trying those little sweeps… The sport is…
The lesson in humility and Jiu-Jitsu Vitor Belfort taught Jon Jones
Last Saturday in Toronto, Canada, Vitor Belfort came a hair short of taking everyone by surprise and submitting light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in the…