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December 12, 2010

With Royce and full house, Gracie Miami promotes beginners aged 7 to 70

Last December 6 marked a grandiose promotion ceremony at Gracie Miami, with students and representatives from brothers Pedro and Gui Valente's Florida headquarters and from…

December 9, 2010

On Brazilian TV: rear-naked choke saves the day once again

This one unfolded in Rio de Janeiro on May 22, 2009. A robber figured he'd do his evil deed with a toy gun on a bus in the heart of the city that is a breeding ground for good Jiu-Jitsu practitioners...

December 4, 2010

The guard saves girls’ day, teaches Mackenzie

Check out purple belt Mackenzie Dern (Gracie Humaitá) in action in the absolute at the last American Nationals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zjnm8ClfBM

October 25, 2010

Armbar defense with BJ Penn

One of the most oft-attempted moves in MMA and self-defense has a way out. The one teaching it here is BJ Penn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXfZ_wTJSfM

October 16, 2010

That’s Jiu-Jitsu!

With sightly and effective scenes, the 2006 documentary reveals, in ten minutes, what Jiu-Jitsu and its essence are.

October 6, 2010

CNN indicates Jiu-Jitsu as remedy for serious problem in USA

Switch schools or don’t switch schools? Go out for recess or don’t go out for recess for fear of bigger schoolmates? Help your child find the right option by watching this CNN report.

October 6, 2010

Jiu-Jitsu may be a lady’s salvation

To protect the one you love, a simple and effective solution is Jiu-Jitsu, your friend for all occasions. Especially at the worst of them.

August 29, 2010

From the treasure chest: Jiu-Jitsu and the guard

Well before the winning submissions of Fabricio Werdum (over all-powerful Fedor) and Anderson Silva (over Sonnen), your most complete magazine on Jiu-Jitsu already stressed the importance of the guard. Check it out, study it and learn.

July 23, 2010

“Competition Jiu-Jitsu represents only 30% of real Jiu-Jitsu”

In a seminar at Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo club this Wednesday, Rickson Gracie taught a wealth of techniques to youths and adults from white to…

June 5, 2010

Learn to defend yourself using the basics

In self-defense there are no two ways about it: what works are the basics. Check out this classic position proposed by Rener Gracie.

March 8, 2010

Jiu-Jitsu at the Oscars

The Oscar’s ceremony was almost split down the middle between two super-productions: “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker”. The curious part is that in both movies…

January 1, 2010

To soothe our greatest longing of 2009

In homage to Helio Gracie, here are precious images of his techniques for personal defense.

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