So They’re Using the Berimbolo on You? Surprise them with this Sub
For better or for worse, one thing's for sure: the berimbolo works in Jiu-Jitsu. And sooner or later the odd technique will make things rough…
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How about a Second Chance at Finishing via Triangle? Isaque Shows How
A slender and hard-working featherweight, Isaque Paiva is currently a bearer of one of the most sterling triangles in the competitive Jiu-Jitsu scene. And it…
Legdrag to Pass Guard, and Forearm Choke to Finish
If your training partner pull's de la Riva guard on you, alarm bells should be going off for you, gentle reader. That's right, because he's…
Tererê Confirms Plan to Compete at 2013 European Open in Lisbon
A Jiu-Jitsu hero who lost his way some years back, Fernando Augusto "Tererê" made his return to Brazil's mats after a long layoff when he…
Guto Campos Comments on South Americans, Looking ahead to Copa Podio
According to its promoters, the South American Championship that heated up the Southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis last weekend was the best one yet. And…
Half-guard sweep to armbar finish, by Robson Moura
Often in Jiu-Jitsu, when an opponent manages to open your closed guard, he ends up in half-guard, with one leg stuck between yours. What now?…
You a White Belt? Check out 5 Positions You Need to Master
If you’re just getting started in the gentle art and plan on some day making it to black belt, as a competitor or not, you…
Watch the Arm-and-Neck Choke that Wrapped up Rickson Gracie’s MMA Event
Mestre do Combate, a fledgling MMA promotion headed by Rickson Gracie, was held for the first time, last night at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s Vivo…
Rickson’s MMA Event Serves up 6 Submissions in 8 Fights
There were no big stars on the card, which allowed top billing Jiu-Jitsu to take center stage. So Mestre do Combate, a new event held…
Robert Drysdale finishes from mount and notches 5th MMA win
The only challenge Robert Drysdale faced in headlining the Legacy FC 15 card this Friday was making the 93 kg (205 lb) weight limit for…
Drysdale comments on Gi training with Belfort, confident of victory this Friday
Undefeated in his four professional MMA fights, Robert Drysdale is looking to keep his record pristine this Friday at Legacy FC 15, in Houston, Texas. So far,…
Get the wristlock without even opening guard, as taught by Calasans
When there’s an opponent in your guard, his objective is to unravel your legs and pass. But as Jiu-Jitsu is a human game of chess,…