New Australian technique causes confusion among black belts at IMA Pan camp
The Pan camp at GMA Institute of Martial Arts in San Jose, CA began over the weekend with multiple black belts in attendance. Coming from…
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Evolve MMA’s community outreach program changes lives of orphans, unwanted & troubled kids
Four years ago, Evolve MMA in Singapore established a community outreach program to spread the life-changing qualities of martial arts so known to its artists.…
Video: Submit with a triangle even when your opponent stays on all fours
If your opponent turtles, GMA member Ricardo Cavalcanti has a couple ways for you to submit regardless. Sometimes dealing with an opponent who chooses to…
Stephen Roberto of GMA Purebred Jiu-Jitsu Guam tells of seminar in Japan
Stephen Roberto is the lead instructor of GMA Purebred Jiu-Jitsu Guam. Recently he had the experience of teaching high-level black belts in Japan and train…
Video: JT Torres explains his straight-to-the-point approach towards Jiu-Jitsu
JT Torres is a black belt lightweight competitor training under Andre Galvao at GMA Atos Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego, CA. The 24-year-old has been on…
Video: Upgrade your stand up game with the Ouchi Gari Leg Pick
Ouchi gari is a great technique either as a direct attack or as a combination into or out of other Jiu Jitsu techniques. In this…
Sophia McDermott Drysdale leads another all-female open mat for 95 ladies in Australia
The weekend of Feb. 15-16 was a huge weekend for women in Jiu-Jitsu. Almost 95 women joined together to participate in one of the largest…
Register with a discount for the 4th Big Apple BJJ Open in New York City on May 17
The Big Apple BJJ Open is on for its fourth edition in New York City on May 17. The organizers, GMA member Vitor Shaolin, Jen…
Highlights of 9th AZ International Open: 670 competitors, gold for Bendo, GDJJ best team
GMA member Gustavo Dantas ran another successful tournament in Arizona. The 9th Arizona International Open held on Feb. 22-23 at Phoenix College brought together 670…
GMA Cassio Werneck BJJ hosts successful charity event & promotes three more black belts
At the end of December, Cassio Werneck of GMA Cassio Werneck BJJ in Sacramento, CA hosted an event to help a teammate's son and his…
Females travel to train, learn & bond at GMA BTT Boston for women’s grappling camp
GMA Brazilian Top Team (BTT) Boston hosted the first ever Boston Women's Grappling Camp by Groundswell Grappling Concepts on President's Day weekend (February 14–17, 2014).…
How the Mendes brothers at GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu are leading the way for kids programs
The Mendes brothers, Guilherme and Rafael, have been at the top of podiums as athletes for years. Since opening their Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy in July…