Know How to Transition from Triangle to Armbar in Jiu-Jitsu?
The first step to becoming an unpredictable Jiu-Jitsu player is to have a good guard pass and to be complete. And a complete fighter has…
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Watch the Submission that Put Mackenzie Dern through to Abu Dhabi
At the WPJJC trials that took place in Texas last weekend, Gracie Humaitá black belt Mackenzie Dern once again showed her collectedness in transitioning between…
Sharpen up your Reverse Half-Guard and Finish
The half-guard is today one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most ambiguous positions. In your opinion, is the one on top in a position of advantage? Or is…
Documentary Made of Amanda Lucas, George Lucas’ MMA-Fighting Daughter
She grew up behind the scenes in Hollywood playing on the lap of the creator of Star Wars, but what she really finds exciting is Jiu-Jitsu…
Léo Nogueira on Champion Alexander Trans: “I Dominated; He Fought for 30 Seconds”
Last weekend, Leonardo Nogueira experienced that strange sensation that only Jiu-Jitsu can provide and that makes the sport all the more endearing. After securing gold…
Video: The Submission that Earned Bochecha his Trip to Abu Dhabi
Last Sunday, Marcus “Bochecha” Almeida returned to competition for the first time since winning the absolute at the 2012 World Championship. The CheckMat black belt…
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…
The Choke that Caught Clark and Zak Maxwell at the WPJJC Tryouts
With each qualifying event for the Abu Dhabi WPJJC, a new rookie emerges to make life rough on a black-belt favorite. Last weekend, the dark…
What’s the Absolute Blue Belt Champ Got that Others Don’t?
A student of Jair Lourenço at Kimura/Nova União academy, Horlando Monteiro, 18, was the number 1 blue belt at the 2013 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship,…
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…
Luanna on European Open: “I Hate Facing Those Who Stop at the 1st Advantage”
Luanna Alzuguir has completed the routine of the Jiu-Jitsu stars heading into the European Open, a championship marking the beginning of the IBJJF season this…
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…