Explosive Exchange: Rodolfo, Leandro Lo and Preguiça Train Together in Rio
Stars of the Jan. 13 Copa Pódio event in Rio, the black belts Rodolfo Vieira, Leandro Lo do Nascimento and Felip “Preguiça” Pena continue to…
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Know How to Neutralize the Opponent’s Hook Guard? Learn from Draculino
If Jiu-Jitsu is a bona fide game of human chess, it’s important that you have a command of the game. For practitioners or fighters with…
The Opponent Scored a Takedown? Counter with a Kimura Lock
When your opponent shoots in for a single-leg takedown, it’s time to start worrying: First, because you’ll get two points scored on you. Second, because…
Pass, Mount and Finish with Ricardo Cavalcanti
When the opponent closes his guard around you, your best option is often to get to your feet to pass. The problem is that, if…
Try a Xmas Somersault Guard-Pass and Choke Finish
In the Holiday spirit, the GRACIEMAG.com team wishes readers and practicioners a much smoother life in 2013, with excellent passes as well. Hence, we decided…
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…
Gilbert Durinho “Monkey-Jumps” to Choke Finish at Dallas Tourney
A Jiu-Jitsu world champion and MMA coach, Gilbert Durinho (4w, 0l) decided to get back to competing last weekend in Dallas, Texas. The grappling coach…
Check out Purple Belt Rodolfo Vieira’s Jiu-Jitsu
All Jiu-Jitsu aces were once white belts, as GRACIEMAG.com never ceases to repeat. Such is the case with Rodolfo Vieira of GFTeam. While he’s now…
Jair Lourenço Teaches UFC’s Renan Barão’s Favorite Jiu-Jitsu Position
Coach to the likes of UFC stars Renan Barão, Ronny Markes and Jussier Formiga among others, Jair Lourenço taught a seminar in the Northeast Brazilian…
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…
A Jiu-Jitsu Trick for Passing De La Riva Guard
If your training partner pulls de la Riva guard on you, it's time for those alarm bells to start ringing, gentle reader. That's right, because…
An Exercise to Sharpen up your Guard Pass, with Gianni Grippo
Direct from Renzo Gracie’s New York academy, versatile brown belt Gianni Grippo demonstrates a great exercise for passing spider-guard on automatic pilot. How'd you like…