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BJJ Fundamentals | Focus on Fundamentals, NOT Escapes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art that is structured around attaining dominant position in a...
Focus On Fundamentals More Than You Focus On Fancy Or Unorthodox Techniques
A black belt that I recently met and rolled with, Ben Tallini of Tai Kai Jiu Jitsu in Syracuse, NY made an interestin...
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: The Importance of Learning Basic Techniques Over and Over Again
Game changing details hide in plain sight. It’s as simple as that. How many times have you watched an instructor te...
The Importance of Learning the Fundamentals and Basics
I’ve seen a lot of debate between “old school, self defense-oriented” jiu-jitsu and the “new school” competition-orie...
A High Percentage Triangle Choke from Half Guard
In this new video my friend, BJJ black belt and world champion Brandon ‘Wolverine’ Mullins shows how to set up and fi...
How To Use Moves You Already Know to Do Advanced Techniques
We’ve just launched the latest Grapplearts BJJ instructional mobile app with my friend Brandon ‘Wolverine’ Mullins.
I...
Emphasis on Jiu-Jitsu as Self-Defense After Tragic CT Shooting
Synonymous with any martial art comes the notion of self-defense. Protection. Confidence. First and foremost, Jiu-Jit...
Another 5 Can’t-Miss Tips for Jiu-Jitsu White Belts
Our readers requested it, and GRACIEMAG.com went out and dug up another five positions for beginners. After the succe...