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The BJJ Self Defense Experiment
Have you ever wondered if your BJJ would stand up in a self defense situation against an opponent determined to clean...
New Year’s Jiu-Jitsu Resolution: How to Apply Self-defense in EVERY Roll (Feat. Master Pedro Sauer)
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Ten years ago: watch Rubens Cobrinha vs Rafael dos Anjos in a Jiu-Jitsu match
Still not very famous in 2005, the black belts Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles and Rafael dos Anjos fought hard for their d...
3 Ways BJJ Competitions Can Help Our Self-Defense
Some of us who study jiu-jitsu for self-defense like to avoid competitions. But we shouldn’t. Competitions not onl...
Video: CrossFit Self Defense Is Best Avoided
CrossFit self defense exists, and people seem think it’s a smart idea. Opinions differ on CrossFit, but not everyone’...
How to Train Like You Mean it
All too often Jiu-Jitsu practitioners can be overheard touting the merits of their art over brute strength or athleti...
Rickson teaches the definitive lesson on how to escape the full mount
Master Rickson Gracie celebrates another birthday this November 21. Let’s celebrate it watching Rickson do what he ...
How to Defend Strikes on the Ground
You’re walking down the street, someone bumps you, words are exchanged, you get pushed to the ground, and now some bi...
7 pieces of advice to Improve your Jiu-Jitsu no matter what belt color you wear
Anyone who subscribes to or buys GRACIEMAG at the newsstand every month always has an arsenal of tips, pieces of ad...
10 things everyone should know before they start training jiu-jitsu
Whether you are a white-belt just starting out in 2015 or have been practicing BJJ for many years now, it doesn’t mat...
Female Self-Defense Demo With Sage Northcutt
Women can learn how to quickly and easily take their attackers off balance through Gracie Women Empowered w/ Sage Nor...
Ryan Hall Reveals The Best Martial Art For Self Defense: ‘The Best Is Using Your Brain’
Recently, Ryan Hall was asked about martial arts and self-defense. The interviewer asked him his opinion on the best ...