Being obscenely flexible is definitely a plus in jiu-jitsu not only for its defensive purposes, but also for the world of other submission opportunities it can open up. In this video, Edmo Dias demonstrates a counter to the seatbelt-based back take that you have to see to believe. The likelihood of hitting this submission in…
Read MoreJoão controls on top after executing his acrobatic transition. An elite athlete in international BJJ, João Gabriel Rocha of Soul Fighters has up his sleeve an ocean of transitions that can help you enrich your arsenal for your training and competitive efforts. In today’s lesson, recorded exclusively by Graciemag.com during a photo shoot, he shows his…
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Image Source: Rawpixel.com via Pexels A Columbus, OH, resident has been accused of wristlocking unsuspecting trick-or-treaters on Halloween after his supply of candy ran out early. Freddy Williams, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt, was answering the door to hand out what he described as “generous fistfulls” of candy to neighborhood children on October 31 when…
Read MoreRoger prepares the adjustment of his hands to achieve the choke. In another technical lesson produced by our friends over at the Dojjo channel, Roger Gracie brings a tight counter-attack you can use to avoid being reversed by an opponent who’s rebelling against your side control. The conclusion is a choke. Roger explains how an opponnent…
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Getting stuck in a headlock can lead to a lot of trouble, including guillotines and dangerous transitions. However, many people resign themselves to the idea that once their opponent has them in a headlock, they aren’t getting out, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. This video from FolkJitsu demonstrates a few wrestling-based techniques…
Read MoreSJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018 — October 26–28 in California. SJJIF BJJ has spread all over the globe. Want some proof? The 2018 SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which started on Thursday, has representatives of all parts of the world in its roster. Athletes from 72 countries make up this beautiful celebration of the sport across many weight…
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Image Source: Khabib Nurmagomedov/ Georges St. Pierre via Instagram Cross your fingers, because there’s a rumor circulating that Khabib Nurmagomedov may be facing off against Georges St. Pierre in an upcoming UFC fight. ⚡️ KHABIB vs. GSP in the works. This is all that is known at the moment. — MMA TEAM DAGESTAN (@MMATeamDagestan) October…
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Braguinha, Keenan and Kaynan share the top of the podium at SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018. The 2018 SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was held at the Long Beach Arena on October 26 through 28, with athletes from 72 countries stepping on the mats to put their skill to the test. Classical and no-gi contests took…
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Jiu-jitsu is often nicknamed “the game of human chess,” and for good reason: Every move can be shut down if your opponent catches it early and knows what they’re doing. But on the other hand, you can shut down their shutdown if you also know what to do. In this JJT-exclusive video, Jiu-Jitsu Times partner…
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Middleweight podium with Luan Carvalho, Alexandre Cavalieri, Ygor Rodrigues and Jaime Canuto. This Saturday, Tijuca Tennis Club, the stage of many World Championships and historic duels, welcomed fighters from all of Brazil for another edition of the Rio BJJ Pro. At middleweight, Oak Jiu-Jitsu leader Luan Carvalho represented Nova União and beat Alexandre Cavalieri for the title. At…
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