In “Drive-In’s” Rio, those who go to school get free Jiu-Jitsu classes
A black belt from Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Cézar Alves Pinheiro, better known as “Drive-In”, was plenty content with his knowledge of kung-fu, until one…
self defense
Sport’s all about defense!
Who doesn't like seeing goals, tapouts, knockouts, baskets and touchdowns; often deft attacks, always stemming from some magic play pulled from up an athlete's sleeve?…
If you had just 20 minutes to introduce someone to Jiu-Jitsu, what would you teach?
That was the question proposed by our reader Nicole over Twitter (@ottermav89). So then, what basic moves would you quickly demonstrate to a complete layman…
Purple belt fights more than fires
Brandon Russell is a senior airman and firefighter in the US Air Force. He provides life safety, EMT/paramedic and property conservation services to the military…
Helio sparring with Rickson
Grab a tub of mixed nuts and enjoy! (Part two coming soon.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjWhMrn_ic
Jacob’s trump is the half-guard, but don’t overlook his lessons in self-defense
Learn from Jacob Mackenzie, one of the two or three best black belts in Canada.
Having fun, kids in the US show how Jiu-Jitsu is child’s play
So, you get bullied around at school, huh? Well your troubles are over. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mA5FrgZtLA
Police organize Jiu-Jitsu tournament for more than 300 fighting officers
The São Paulo police force is organizing its first major Jiu-Jitsu championship, and the numbers show the power the sport holds among their ranks. With…
Create space for the counter-attack, but using technique!
When an opponent is hotdogging, smoothly escape and get on top. How? Using the tricks taught here by brown belt Kevin Capel (Roger Gracie Academy).…
Hey, you, put my toy down!
Three half-pints star in this instructive Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense demonstration at Soul Fighters Academy in Rio. Grab some popcorn and enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=betJnXqMogo
Which fight would you send to space?
Thirty-six years ago American scientists sent two capsules into outer space carrying an assortment of information regarding earth and the human race, a sort of guide for interplanetary beings to understand what life on our little planet is like (or was like).
Do your kids feel safe?
How do your kids feel when you're not around? Fear, insecurity, ashamed? That's normal – they're kids in a crazy world.