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Should Weight Cutting be Banned in all Combat Sports?
In an interview with Submission Radio, UFC welterweight Gunnar Nelson said that he thinks fighters should fight at th...
Tony Pacenski on Rickson Gracie teachings, using principles in your jiu-jitsu and the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF)
“Little” Tony Pacenski is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under, Rodrigo Medeiros of Carlson Gracie linea...
Henry Akins on Advanced Details in the Basics
This week we feature 3rd degree Rickson Gracie Black Belt Henry Akins who was the head instructor of Rickson’s USA ac...
JiuJitsu: Beyond bullying and self-defense
I’d like to stop and take a moment to reflect on Brazilian jiu-jitsu; the benefits of regular physical activity, and ...
Sometimes You Can’t Tell By The Belt!
Most of us have had a chance to roll with a strange white belt. Often, we glance down at their belt color and made a...
A Conversation with Craig Cramer, the First North American Royce Gracie Affiliate
In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lineage, heritage and history are extremely important. Some of the old guard ha...
Trusting the Technique
Of all of the sayings in jiu jitsu, one has always stuck out in my mind: “Trust the technique.” Just about every coac...
Jiu Jitsu Lessons For Life
Sometimes the most valuable lessons in life can be found on jiu-jitsu mats. Here are a few I found: 1.Not to quit. It...
Ottavia Bourdain: ‘The advice I have for women new to jiu-jitsu is, take it seriously if you want to be taken seriously’
Ottavia Bourdain is a serious student of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a purple belt training with some of the top instruct...
Off the Mat with a Bjj Black Belt: Roberto “Gordo” Lima
This week we feature Roberto “Gordo” Lima. Roberto owns one of the top jiu-jitsu academies in Rio de Janeiro, trains...
How To Get Flexible Fast – Yes It’s Possible
As you know, I’m a big advocate for daily stretching. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t take some time and...
Break it Down: Rubber Guard
If you’re like me, names like straight jacket or zombie are cool, but I have no idea what you’re talking about! This ...