The importance of Self-Defense
The global spread of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gave our sport thousands of practitioners, which is surely great for everyone. Unfortunately, what did not grow in the same way was the …
Don't Ignore the Basics : Advanced Techniques Too Quickly
We live in an age with never before seen access to information on the internet. And there are few better examples than online bjj techniques. A few clicks and a search …
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5 Unconventional Guards that People Love or Hate!
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are always adding new techniques to their arsenal. Sometimes they even create their own techniques. The guard is arguably the most important part of BJJ. Closed, and open …
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Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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Video Lesson straight from Brazil: transitioning from top 1/2 guard to the back
“Everything is hard before it is easy” Normally, when we stabilize on top half guard, the first thing that comes to mind is to pass the guard. This is the basic approach …
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