Video: Tour the four academies of the Valente brothers in Florida
The Valente brothers, Pedro, Gui and Joaquim, have established one headquarter and three affiliate academies in the Miami area of Florida. With deep roots in…
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Video: Sean Roberts shows how to stop the leg lasso before it begins
The leg lasso position is a way to control the guard passer and also as Sean Roberts, black belt of GMA Ralph Gracie, puts, annoy…
Quick tip: counter the single leg takedown with an armbar with Alexandre Soca
The most common way to defend against a takedown is to sprawl. We all learn this counter. But Alexandre Soca, head instructor of GMA Soca…
Relive the excitement of No-Gi Worlds with the battle between Telles & Preguica
The 2014 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship is nearing. This weekend the event will be held at a new location on the campus of Azusa…
Video: Celebrate Andre Galvao’s birthday today by learning about his Jiu-Jitsu journey
Today is Andre Galvao's birthday. The Atos leader in San Diego, CA celebrates his thirty-second year. Within his time in Jiu-Jitsu he has won the…
Video: Ricardo Almeida shows defense and takedowns to combat common strikes
While most fights will end up on the ground, they start at the feet. Ricardo Almeida of GMA RABJJ Academy in New Jersey shows how…
Watch 30 Jiu-Jitsu combinations in five minutes with three Gustavo Dantas students
Three students under Gustavo Dantas at GMA GD Jiu-Jitsu in Tempe, AZ conducted a demo at Arizona State University recently. The trio, brown belt Sarah…
Video: Watch teens army of GMA Adamson Bros Academy takedown, pass guard & submit
The Adamson brothers, Nathan and Zach, have been working on their team of adults young and old. But last weekend the teens had their chance…
Exclusive: Cesar Pereira teaches a slick back-take from north/south position
There are many ways to get to the back mount and from many positions both top and bottom. Cesar Pereira, third degree black bel professor…
On the day he turns 25, watch Roberto Satoshi’s latest glory in Abu Dhabi
Roberto Satoshi is turning 25 this Friday, Sept. 19. The Brazilian who currently lives and teaches Jiu-Jitsu in Japan is a powerhouse in the lightweight…
Learn two techniques from André Terêncio and catch a class with him in North Carolina
Black belt André Terêncio, co-leader of GMA member academy Brazil 021, in Chicago, is celebrating his birthday this Saturday. Even so, he'll be working full…
Exclusive: Christian Uflacker shows a spin on the twister position with a collar choke
Christian "Xaropinho" Uflacker, head instructor of GMA Uflacker Academy in Chicago, IL has a nice submission with a spin. Here, he shows us an exclusive…