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Result for: eli knight

Social Experiment: How an Untrained Woman Would Defend Herself Against an Attacker

This social experiment was conducted by Nick Drossos: “This video is part of a self-defense social experiment we are conducting. We are looking to see how women will react to various attacks...

Which Is Better For Self-Defense: BJJ Or Judo? Here’s What Matters

Is it better to have trained BJJ or Judo when a self-defense situation arises? If you’re a Jiujiteiro, then this might not be what you want to hear… But it’s something that you...

“Make Americana Great Again”: 10 Americanas for Almost Everywhere

The Ude Garami aka the ‘Americana’ is probably the first submission you will learn in a BJJ class. It’s at the same time very basic and very powerful. If you have been training for a long time,...

Funny: Rickson Gracie & Mike Tyson Exchange Some Heated Words

Mike Tyson and Rickson Gracie are legends in their respective sports: boxing and Jiu-Jitsu. What would happen if they got into an altercation? Of course this would never happen in real life so two...

Gracies: ‘You Can Do More with a T-Shirt Than With a Gi’

You know that No Gi only guy that says “I only no Gi becaause the Gi is unrealistic bro” ? How does that make sense? Unless you’re always at the beach, the potential aggressors that you will...

Law Enforcement and Security Techniques That Just Don’t Work

You’ve probably had a chance to see all of those inefficient martial arts techniques on Instagram, Youtube and similar, right? And, while it seems that they are often a laughing stock for some...

Start Hitting These Sneaky Side Control Escapes and Submissions From Inferior Position

Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Since my first day stepping on the mats, I have always heard the principal...

Attacking from an Inferior Position: Don’t Escape the Danger – Be the Danger

Written by Coach John Connors www.FightersConfidence.com  If you’re a Breaking Bad fan, you will know the scene I’m about to describe. The main character’s wife is frightened of...

Who You Got? BJJ Pros Pick Rockhold- Rodriguez Polaris Match

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will be facing the 2019 ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez in a grappling superfight at the upcoming Polaris on Nov. 30 event in Newport, Wales. You...

3 Popular No Gi Subs & Their Gi Equivalent

BJJ black belt Eli Knight takes a look at what he refers to as fraternal twin techniques: no gi moves that are closely related to gi moves. He focuses on: The Anaconda Choke with Kata-Ha Jime. The...

7 Essential Escapes from Arm Locks

While flashy submissions and cool transitions are part of what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so fun to learn, it’s important to also take the time to study and practice escapes. A BJJ practitioner...

Mythbusting: Do BJJ Submissions Work in The Streets with Clothes?

Have you ever heard some No Gi only guys say “The Gi is unrealistic bro” ? Well unless you’re always at the beach, the potential aggressors that you will face will be wearing clothes… BJJ...

4 Jiu-Jitsu Wall Pin Defenses That You Need To Know

There are many videos on YouTube featuring BJJ practitioners in street altercations, and the majority of them seem to end in favor of BJJ. However, if you are inexperienced in the self defense aspect...

Uber Driver Victimized by Woman- BJJ Community Offers To Help Him

In Atlanta, Georgia, Uber driver, Yasser Hadi dropped off a passenger in front of her apartement, when out of nowhere a woman threatened to kill him, and then violently bit him in his side. Haidi...

Police Officer Gets Guillotine Choked by a 15-Year Old

Footage has emerged of 15 year old high schooler putting a police officer in a guillotine choke from closed guard during an altercation that occurred in a high school in Gold Coast, Australia. Police...

BJJ Black Belt Self Defense Instructor On Do’s & Don’ts in a Street Altercation

There are many videos on YouTube featuring BJJ practitioners in street altercations, and the majority of them seem to end in favor of BJJ. However, if you are inexperienced in the self defense aspect...

6 High Percentage Ways To Escape a Triangle Submission

There are many ways to counter a triangle choke. There is the early escape, the middle escape and the late ‘Hail Mary’ escape. Saulo Ribeiro explains about how to escape from your...

BJJ Coach Demonstrates Jiu-Jitsu Street Self-Defense

BJJ Coach Jared Jessup (2nd Degree RGJJN Black Belt) and Eli Knight made a very interesting video. It’s very old school style of street self defense and how it would work. Comparing Master...

Flexible Guy Uses Inverted Guard For Self Defense Against Huge Lady

Many self defense experts will tell you that the sport specific inverted guard used in BJJ is useless in the street… Well this little guy was able to use it to some degree of success against a...

Jiu-Jitsu Takedowns for People Who Suck at Takedowns

A Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Royce Gracie, Eli Knight shows some great takedowns for those that don’t practise much stand up. These are some takedowns that I personally feel don’t...

Ad*lt F*lm Stars That Train Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is getting more and more popular. Many celebrities have trained or train BJJ. Adult film stars are no different. Here is a list of major adult film stars that roll.   5. Manuel Ferrara...

Yes, You Can Apply The ‘Canto Choke’ in No Gi

The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...

Rinier de Ridder: “I Can Hang With Top Grapplers”

Reinier de Ridder is in full preparation mode for his upcoming ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video submission grappling match against Tye Ruotolo. The bout will take place on May 5, but “The...

Anatoly Malykhin: “I Wouldn’t Want To Meet Mikey Musumeci In The Cage”

Image Credits: ONE Championship Anatoly “Spartak” Malykhin dominated his ONE Championship light heavyweight fight against Reinier de Ridder. He completely controlled the match from the...