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Technique Thursday: Spiral Ride for Jiu-Jitsu
The spiral ride is a staple for the referee’s position in amateur wrestling. It’s an easy and effective way for wrest...
You hip to the tornado guard?
The position was given the seal of approval by Nova Geração black belt Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, who presents his arms....
How about a little takedown to spruce up your game?
You went out on a limb for a classic hip throw, but your wily opponent defended. Check out the acrobatic, effective a...
Brazilian champion teaches 7 positions
Nova União featherweight Marcelino Freitas confirmed his reputation for having slick Jiu-Jitsu at the 2008 Brazilian ...
Lose your fear of the mount
In a champion viewership video, professor Roy Dean teaches how to lose your fear of the mount, with a series of escap...
Sweep from spider-guard
A classic position demonstrated in a recently-published video. “It’s good because, if you can’t manage the sweep, you...
Escaping bottom position with Daniel Moraes
In this video, Jiu-Jitsu worldchampion Daniel Moraes demonstrates an efficient way of getting out from under your adv...
Guard-opening details
Saulo Ribeiro demonstrates how to open a guard smoothly, without digging your elbow into your training partner’s leg.
Fabio Gurgel makes room
Fabio Gurgel demonstrates how to create space to get up from under side-control
Werdum teaches some MMA tricks
Fabrício Werdum teaches Jiu-Jitsu moves for MMA, with the help of Nova União's Thales Leites