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Video: See how self-defense in the early 1900’s made criminals plea for their lives
Jiu-Jitsu and judo have been used for self-defense for a long time. In this video that states to be from the early 19...
Heard of the “knockout” game? Vitor Shaolin offers tips to keep yourself safe
Around the nation, people are getting sucker-punched while walking in public. The attackers all vary but they all see...
Five Reasons to Grapple in a Streetfight
A lot of self proclaimed self defence experts will emphatically and categorically tell you to “never, ever go to the ...
Kangaroo MMA with Rear Naked Choke!!
This might just be the coolest thing I have ever seen. A Kangaroo MMA match complete with kicks, clinching, takedowns...
GMA Alliance San Francisco adds anti-bullying kids class to schedule in November
Coming up in November GMA academy Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Francisco will add Jiu-Jitsu and anti-bullying classes for k...
Women in Charge: Gracie Barra presents self-defense program for ladies
Gracie Barra is bringing a structured self-defense course for women called “Women in Charge” this month. And one of t...
Learn how to escape from the mount with Garry Tonon
Brown Belt Garry Tonon, from GMA academy Brunswick BJJ, in New jersey, has some escapes from the mount to teach. It’s...
Rafael dos Anjos: Learn two ways of defending kicks and punches
Black belt Philipe Della Monica is helping UFC fighter Rafael dos Anjos in his preparation for UFC Fight Night 27, to...
Video: See how Jiu-Jitsu can help your child
Austin McDaniel is a 14-year-old boy who lives in Indiana and led a normal life, until he was attacked in September 2...
Women in Los Angeles: 3 chances to learn self-defense in Northridge for free
If you live in or near the San Fernando Valley, you can head over to GMA Gracie Barra Northridge on a Saturday for a ...
The Most Important Concept for No Gi Takedowns
Takedowns can seem difficult, tricky and confusing. Especially if you’re not gifted with a surplus of fast-twitch mus...