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Difference in Guillotine Used in BJJ & Luta Livre
Feb 09, 2018grappler zComments Off on Difference in Guillotine Used in BJJ & Luta Livre
It’s interesting to see how a same technique can be done in a different way depending on the Grappling styles. We’ve already established that there is not right or wrong way to do...Is It Really a Bad Thing To Be a ‘One Trick Pony’
Feb 07, 2018grappler zComments Off on Is It Really a Bad Thing To Be a ‘One Trick Pony’
“One trick pony” (OTP) is that person from the academy that is always trying the same technique. Different types of one trick ponies can be classified in three categories. Stubborn but not...Lost Techniques of Judo: What a Waste
Feb 07, 2018grappler zComments Off on Lost Techniques of Judo: What a Waste
In 2013 all leg grabbing techniques were banned in competition by IJF, Judo’s rulling body. Their goal was to make Judo more dynamic and attractive, but by enforcing this change, many of...Frank Mir – How I put the Guillotine on Cheick Kongo at UFC 107
Feb 06, 2018grappler zComments Off on Frank Mir – How I put the Guillotine on Cheick Kongo at UFC 107
Former UFC champion Frank Mir has some of the organization most impressive submission wins: Kimura against Minotauro, armbar against Tim Sylvia, Kneebar against Brock Lesnar, Toe hold against Tank...Judokas Throwing Each Other in a Game of Chess On The Mat
Feb 04, 2018grappler zComments Off on Judokas Throwing Each Other in a Game of Chess On The Mat
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often referred to as Chess on the Mat. Since Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes from an older form of Judo, it’s a nice surprise to see some Judoka adopting the principles of Judo...Perfectly Executed Berimbolo in MMA Bout
Feb 03, 2018grappler zComments Off on Perfectly Executed Berimbolo in MMA Bout
Kron Gracie said a while back about the Berimbolo technique: The berimbolo is sh#t, a way to cheat in order to score points. The athlete stands in a very bad position, and if was MMA, he would take a...Romero VS Rockhold – Who Will Win?
Feb 03, 2018grappler zComments Off on Romero VS Rockhold – Who Will Win?
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt and multiple medallist...Renzo Gracie Teaches Brandon Vera A Cool Back Take at the Airport
Feb 03, 2018grappler zComments Off on Renzo Gracie Teaches Brandon Vera A Cool Back Take at the Airport
You can learn some new technique anytime, anywhere! When you are travelling with martial arts legend Renzo Gracie he can drop some career changing wisdom anywhere. Here he is waiting for...UFC Athlete Zabit Magomedsharipov Trolls Mayweather
Feb 01, 2018grappler zComments Off on UFC Athlete Zabit Magomedsharipov Trolls Mayweather
2 days ago Floyd Mayweather teased the MMA community when he posted a video of himself entering an MMA cage… literally. There have been rumours that the boxing great would face his rival Conor...King Of Throws: Uchi Mata Compilation
Jan 31, 2018grappler zComments Off on King Of Throws: Uchi Mata Compilation
In Judo, Uchi mata is called “the King of Throws”. Uchi Mata is Ashi Waza or a foot technique, and known as one of the most difficult throws but also the most beautiful. Uchi Mata very...Judo World Champ Teddy Riner Strength & Conditioning Workout
Jan 31, 2018grappler zComments Off on Judo World Champ Teddy Riner Strength & Conditioning Workout
With ten World Championships gold medals and two Olympic gold medals,Fance’s Teddy Riner is the greatest ever heavyweight and a strong candidate for greatest Judoka of all time. On a business...Chael Sonnen Wrestling Highlights
Jan 30, 2018grappler zComments Off on Chael Sonnen Wrestling Highlights
Chael Sonnen aka ‘The American Gangster’ has a rich Wrestling background in all aspects: high school, Collegiate, Greco Roman and freestyle wrestling. In high school in Oregon, Sonnen...The Donald Trump Sweep is Fantastic
Jan 29, 2018grappler zComments Off on The Donald Trump Sweep is Fantastic
Donald Trump’s armdrag game is real. He has incredible armdrags folks as you can see in this epic highlight: Trust me, it’s fantastic. #jitsgrips #bjj #jiujitsu #oss #judo...What Are The Main Stylistic Differences Between BJJ & Luta Livre
Jan 29, 2018grappler zComments Off on What Are The Main Stylistic Differences Between BJJ & Luta Livre
Many BJJ practitioners believe that Luta Livre is just a No Gi version of BJJ but that can’t be further from the truth. Any BJJ grappler that has had he chance to train in a legit Luta Livre...Renzo Gracie & Kazushi Sakuraba Set To Rematch at ONE Championship
Jan 28, 2018grappler zComments Off on Renzo Gracie & Kazushi Sakuraba Set To Rematch at ONE Championship
MMA veterans Renzo Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba are set for an epic rematch, 18 years after their classic Pride FC fight. In the fight at PRIDE FC 10 in August 2000, Sakuraba won by TKO when he...Youtube Celibrity Logan & Jake Paul Wrestling Matches
Jan 28, 2018grappler zComments Off on Youtube Celibrity Logan & Jake Paul Wrestling Matches
Youtube superstar brothers Logan and Jake Paul have more than 28 million subscribers on the video channel and have been all over the news with the outrageous pranks. The older brother, Jake Paul ran...How To Roll with Women in Bjj (Don’t Be an A*%hole)
Jan 22, 2018grappler zComments Off on How To Roll with Women in Bjj (Don’t Be an A*%hole)
If you’re a man, how do you roll with women in your BJJ gym? Do you roll with no strength, do you match their strength and intensity or do you smash them? Chewy, gives some great advice on how to...Products That Keep You On The Mat Longer
Jan 10, 2018grappler zComments Off on Products That Keep You On The Mat Longer
Since Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a full-body, demanding sport, it requires extra attention and care to injuries or soreness. Here are a few over-the-counter products you can find at any pharmacy to help...Should You Practice Your Guard Game or Passing?
Jan 10, 2018grappler zComments Off on Should You Practice Your Guard Game or Passing?
When a BJJ practitioner has a limited amount of time to be on the mats, maximizing their training time becomes essential. In this case, is it wiser to work on your passes, or is it better to...Perks of Having a BJJ Boyfriend
Jan 10, 2018grappler zComments Off on Perks of Having a BJJ Boyfriend
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to date a guy who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then the short answer is, it just may change your life. Seriously. Outsiders who don’t understand the...Respecting the Tap in BJJ
Dec 15, 2017grappler zComments Off on Respecting the Tap in BJJ
“Checkmate! That one word captures the elegance of chess, where the goal of the game is to take your opponent’s King, but the final move is never played. Rather, players try to maneuver their...How to Deal with Injuries in BJJ – Michael Jen Full Interview
Nov 26, 2017grappler zComments Off on How to Deal with Injuries in BJJ – Michael Jen Full Interview
4th degree black belt and physiotherapist talks about how to prevent and deal with injuries.Rickson Gracie Interview with Matt Thornton
Nov 26, 2017grappler zComments Off on Rickson Gracie Interview with Matt Thornton
SBG’s Matt Thornton interviews BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson GracieRoger Gracie Interview with Liam Wandi
Nov 26, 2017grappler zComments Off on Roger Gracie Interview with Liam Wandi
Roger Gracie talks to Liam Wandi aka the Part time Grappler about his career and future.