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5 Things You Should Pay Attention to at the 2016 World No-Gi Championship

The final major IBJJF event of the season is upon us. The 2016 Worlds No-Gi goes down this weekend, in Daly City, California, and some of the biggest names on the scene already confirmed presence at the mats in the greater San Francisco. We want to help you get in

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Less Than a Week Before Worlds No-Gi, Josh Barnett Teaches How Hand Control Is Vital For Passing the Guard

Josh Barnett has done it all. An MMA legend, he has also successfully ventured in the grappling universe. A world champion in 2009, he has a lot to teach in this week leading to the 2016 Worlds No-Gi. In this video, he explains the importance of not allowing the opponent

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ICYMI: Tonon Finishes Burns, Tererê Beats Shaolin; IBJJF, UAEJJF, Fight to Win Pro Results

Another weekend has come and gone and once again the action was non stop for the grappling community. There were great options all over the world. Here’s a quick roundup in case you missed something. Polaris 4 – Tonon taps Burns, Tererê beats Shaolin In poole, England, the fourth edition

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One Day Before Polaris 4, Watch the Time Durinho Beat Lo at the Worlds No-Gi

A world champion with and without the gi, Gilbert Burns has a very high wall to climb this Saturday, at Polaris 4. Durinho will be in the co-main event facing no other than Garry Tonon. For the past few years, Burns has dedicated himself mostly to his MMA career, but

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Worlds No-Gi: Remember Cornelius vs. Tonon in 2014 and Register Before the Deadline

The final deadline to register for the 2016 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu championship is tonight. You have until midnight in California to sign up to compete November 5-6, in Daly City. The list of big names registered is already impressive, including the likes of Caio Terra, João Miyao, Osvaldo Moizinho, Gianni

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Felipe Pena Teaches a Sweep Similar to the One He Used to Defeat Xande In Tokyo

The duel between Felipe Pena and Xande Ribeiro was the highlight of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Tokyo, this Sunday, in Japan. With two sweeps against one by Xande, Preguiça won 4-2 to claim the gold medal. The Gracie Barra black belt used the single X guard

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Learn an Open Guard Sweep From Heavyweight Copa Podio Champion Leandro Lo

If the mat where the Copa Podio matches go down ever gets a name, it has to be Leandro Lo. The 5X black belt world champion is the face of the event, having won no less than three Copa Podio titles in the past 12 months. The latest achievement came

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Grand Slam Tokyo: Pena, Xande Wage Big battle; Dern, Arges, Satoshi, Others Win Big

The UAEJJF held the second leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour this Sunday, October 23, in Tokyo, Japan. Some of the biggest names in today’s competition circuit travelled to the land of the rising sun to fight for their share of over $100,000 in prizes.

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Lesson of the Day: Join the Class and Learn a Guard Pass From Otavio Sousa

Join the class at Gracie Barra Huntington Beach, California, in the first video of a new series. The Lesson of the Day is a stand up guard pass taught by 3X black belt world champion Otavio Sousa. A simple technique that will be useful throughout your entire Jiu-Jitsu life, from

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ICYMI: Dern Wins 2nd in MMA; Jones Shows Up at Naga Event; IBJJF, UAEJJF Results

Another weekend has come and gone and once again there as grappling action for all. Here’s a quick roundup of the best that happened in the past three days in case you missed something. Mackenzie Dern’s Rear Naked Chokoplata The 2X black belt world champion stepped on a

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Jiu-Jitsu to Watch and to Compete: Six Events to Look Up For in the Next Weeks

As Jiu-Jitsu’s popularity grows, more and more events pop up for fans to watch and competitors to take part in. There are so many it is getting hard to keep track of all of them. So, we decided to put up a list with some of the events you

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5 Tips From Champions to Help You Build an Efficient Game in Jiu-Jitsu

Is your Jiu-Jitsu technique evolving in the right pace? Sometimes, it’s not how hard you train, but how smart you train. All champions of our art have found a way to make their time on the mats as productive as they can. With time and experience, they have developed

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Rodrigo Comprido Teaches One Way to Attack the Toe Hold From Side Control

Two-time black belt open class world champion (1999-2000), Rodrigo Comprido is one of the most renowned competitors of all times. Over more than a decade, he built a solid career using clever ways to surprise his opponents. One fine example was the 1999 open class final, when a toe hold

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Exclusive: Malfacine Teaches a X-Guard Sweep That Leads to a Leg Drag Pass

8X black belt world champion returns to teach another one of his competition-proved techniques. This time, he explains the workings of a X-Guard sweep that leads to a leg drag pass. Click play and go train.

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Watch: Marcelo Garcia Rolling With UFC Champ Tyron Woodley

One of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all times, Marcelo Garcia is always welcoming illustrious guests in his NYC academy. The latest drop in was UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. They shared the mat as Woodley prepares for his first title defense, November 12, at UFC 205, at the Madison

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ICYMI: Dominyka Returns to Win Double Gold, UAEJJF Circuit Lands in Brazil and Jordan; Other Results

Another weekend came and went with lots of options for the grappling fan to satisfy their hunger for high quality Jiu-Jitsu. Once again, we do a quick roundup of the best that happened this weekend in case you missed something. The champion is back Two-time black belt open class world

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Jeff Glover Teaches You an One-Hand Toe Hold Just in Time For Worlds No-Gi

The 2016 Worlds No-Gi is coming fast. The event is scheduled November 5-6, in Daily City, California, just outside San Francisco. With that in mind, we want to present you with this strange but efficient technique by no other than Jeff Glover. The man known for his highly skilled game

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EBI Combat Jiu-Jitsu Coming in 2017 Featuring Open Palm Strikes to the Head

Eddie Bravo made an announcement this Wednesday that is already sending shock waves throughout the Jiu-Jitsu community. The man behind the fan-favorite Eddie Bravo Invitational series posted on Instagram that a new kind of event will be launched in 2017. It will include open palm strikes to the head when

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Lucas Leite Teaches to Take the Back After a Half Guard Sweep

The half guard is Lucas Leite’s speciality. The black belt world champion has an infinite array of techniques from that position. In 2014, he welcomed our news team to teach this back take after a knee shield sweep. Click play and go train.

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ICYMI: Rocha Kicks AJ Off Stage in Florida, Super Matches in Guatemala, Pan No-Gi, Croatia Pro

The weekend had it all for grappling fans. From a spartan kick, to great matches in New York, Guatemala and Croatia, there was action for all kinds of tastes all over the world. Here’s a quick roundup in case you missed something. Fight to Win Pro  14 In a

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LA BJJ Pro: Marangoni, Sousa, Humphreys and Panza Cash Out Big, Other Results

The IBJJF held this Sunday, October 2, the first ever Los Angeles BJJ Pro championship. Hundreds of athletes gathered at the California State University LA campus for a full day of Jiu-Jitsu. The highlight of the program was the adult male black belt division, which granted $5,000 in prizes

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TBT: Watch How Galvão Caught Braulio With a RNC at the 2013 ADCC

Andre Galvão needed four years to get his rematch with Braulio Estima at the ADCC. After being caught in an inverted triangle in 2009, Andre returned to the ADCC in 2011 to win his weight class and the open class in a unforgettable campaign. At the same time, Braulio beat

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How About a Steak, But a Healthy Cauliflower Steak?

Cauliflower are only bad for you when they are on your ear. On your plate, they have antioxidant properties and have been linked to decreased risk of some cancers. It also brings benefits to your immune, cardiovascular and digestive systems. Click play to learn a very easy way to prepare

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TBT: Watch How Braulio Caught Galvão With an Inverted Triangle Seven Years Ago Today

It was seven years ago today, in Barcelona, Spain. Braulio Estima fought the 88kg division final at the 2009 ADCC against the also great Andre Galvão. The fight was a non-stop sequence of great moments, but it was the final act that remained in everyone’s minds. With a very

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Take a Gogoplata Crash Course With the One and Only Nino Schembri

Nino Schembri is one of the most inventive black belts of all times. A world champion among one of the toughest generations ever, he is known for his uncanny flexibility and for using it to come up with techniques that few are able to repeat. The Gogoplata is perhaps the