5 monsters of jiu-jitsu, 5 unfailing attacks and finishes
Every now and then, do you catch yourself thinking about that one technique you seem unable to get right, or that part of your game…
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Roger Gracie and the trick to not lose the armbar from closed guard
Roger Gracie was in Rio de Janeiro recently to wow the crowd at Gracie Pro and teach the world the value of the basics. The…
Break your opponent’s grip and choke from the closed guard with Carlson Gracie Jr.
Every guard player has come across that opponent with good posture and a strong grip, making sweep and submission attempts difficult. But fear not! Carlson…
Sweep from the closed guard with Kurt Osiander
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhMfzNVxdOU One of the most charismatic persons in Jiu-Jitsu, Kurt Osiander is restless in his mission to spread the knowledge. On the latest video of…
Tech Tuesday: Tim Spriggs teaches an overhook punch choke from closed guard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-DNlSqF1I Learn from black belt Tim Spriggs a crafty overhook punch from the closed guard. It's a great way to catch the opponent by…
Tuesday Tech: Lagarto teaches a leg lock and a sweep from the closed guard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32Gclr2ZHI Lucio Lagarto is our Professor for the day. From Dubai, UAE, he teaches a leg lock and a sweep that start at the…
Flash Class: Improve your closed guard attacks with Kayron Gracie and Buiú
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnhBQpn0ro8
Video: Sophia Drysdale demonstrates a triangle submission from closed guard
Australian black belt Sophia Drysdale of GMA Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas, NV has put together an instructional for a position that goes back to…
Video: Catch your opponent with a bicep slicer from closed guard
Black belt Marcelo Mattos of GMA Gracie Barra Carlisle in Pennsylvania has prepared a technique video for those looking for another way to submit from…
The dangers of slamming and how to prevent your opponent from picking you up
In most Jiu-Jitsu tournaments the list of illegal techniques contains the obvious eye-gouging and punching. The more subtle include knee-reaping and the use of slamming…
Happy birthday to Joao Assis; see how he likes to open the guard
Today is CheckMat super heavyweight black belt Joao Assis' birthday. The big 30, celebrate by watching a video of Joao teaching three ways to open…
Watch here! Webinar with the Estima Brothers
After a thrilling World Championship last weekend, GRACIEMAG comes back with an amazing live webinar. Braulio Estima and Victor Estima will be at our studios…