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Podcast Episode 144 – Aikido vs MMA, the Full Story with Rokas
Have you seen the “Aikido vs MMA” video that went viral within the martial arts community?
In 2017 Aikido black belt ...
Self Defense vs MMA with John Hackleman
The intersection of MMA and self defense has always been interesting to me, so I was thrilled to have a chat with Joh...
10 great matches across 10 years of Abu Dhabi World Pro
In 2008, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan okayed what would become one of the biggest events of BJJ worldwide. The ...
Sport BJJ vs Self Defense BJJ
There are many reasons to train BJJ – fitness, camaraderie, having fun, taking on a challenge, spiritual development,...
The Most Famous Armbar In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu History
Is there a single arm bar in high level BJJ competition that stands out in your memory above all others? For many BJJ...
Video: On the 20th anniversary of the ADCC, remember Renzo Gracie’s historic run
It feels like it was yesterday, but it was in March of 1998 that the project by Prince Tahnoon bin Zayed to test the ...
Podcast Episode 131 – Kirik Jenness of The Underground Forum, the Fighter’s Notebook and More
In this episode I have a great talk with Kirik Jenness who is mayor for life of the underground forum at http://mixed...
Podcast Episode 128: Can Kung Fu and BJJ Coexist, a Conversation with Randy Brown from Mantis Boxing.
Can Kung Fu, BJJ and MMA coexist? Maybe they can, and maybe they can even learn from each other.
This is a conversat...
In this video from the 50s, Carlos and Helio Gracie demonstrate the efficiency of BJJ
When you step into your gym to train this week, it might behoove you to know where it all came from. This relic of a ...
Podcast: 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt Carlos Machado!
I loved talking to jiu-jitsu pioneer Carlos Machado about all things BJJ in episode 115 of The Strenuous Life Podcast...
15 years ago: Marcelo Garcia’s historic RNC on Vitor Shaolin in the ADCC
Stars aren’t born overnight, but Marcelinho Garcia, with his intelligence on the mat, had a meteoric rise in BJJ. Bef...
Three Thought-Provoking Historical Quotes To Inspire The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Player
by Tony Caro Great leaders throughout history have been known to give great advice – whether intentional or not. Cert...