Gregor Gracie wants to land on top and finish next 23rd at One FC
With six wins in his seven-fight MMA career, five of which came via submission, Gregor Gracie already has his next challenge coming up. A member…
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UFC 146: How would you deal with Cigano? BJJ world champ offers his take
UFC 146 is going down this Saturday in Las Vegas, and there's no shortage of expectations surrounding what's about to transpire there. In the main…
Bombshell Ronda Rousey training with Diaz “bad boys” for Strikeforce
A Strikeforce champion and Olympic gold medalist, the black belt Ronda Rousey is on the verge of putting her title strap up for grabs. The…
Learn a takedown and finish for right at the start of a Jiu-Jitsu match
How about kicking off a roll by grabbing the collar, getting the takedown and choking out your opponent—all without exerting much force? Sounds like a…
Caio Magalhães works on guard pass for UFC on FX 3
Another thick-skinned black belt from the Brazilian state of Ceará, Caio Magalhães will be making his UFC debut on June 8 against also-first-timer Buddy Roberts,…
Minotauro coach “Captain America” teaches counter-takedown to side-control
The wrestling coach at Team Nogueira, Eric Albarracin, better known as “Captain America,” is already considered pretty much a Brazilian. With an appreciation for Jiu-Jitsu,…
Revisit Royce Gracie’s first Jiu-Jitsu lesson to the world
This week, two Jiu-Jitsu teachers from the famous Gracie family and devoted to self-defense studies had birthdays. Creator of the UFC Rorion Gracie, the eldest son of…
Need to up your Jiu-Jitsu takedown game?
The main fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu are on the ground, there's no denying it. But since every match starts standing, to be a well-rounded practitioner one…
Surprise takedown counter and foot finish
Our GMA in Las Vegas Ricardo Cavalcanti is a black belt under the late Master Carlson Gracie and is always sharing what he knows. This…
Sweep or sub – you decide
Black belts Joel Gerson and former Pride FC and UFC star Carlos Newton are back, and this time they're teaching a throw and sweep with…
In the end, what is Jiu-Jitsu?
So you tell that brawny father-in-law of yours that the gi you've got tucked under your arm is to train Jiu-Jitsu with. He asks,” Jiu-Jitsu?”…
When aggressed upon, counter with your cell phone
Imagine you're there minding your own business and some thug comes and gets you in a bear hug. What to you is the most effective…