Mikey Musumeci Signs Historic Deal with UFC Fight Pass Invitational

Mikey Musumeci is nothing short of a wizard on the mats. The former ONE Champion has proven himself as one of the top grapplers in the world. But he recently surprised fans by announcing his departure from ONE Championship and his return to the United States. Just weeks later, Musumeci

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For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

The term triumph is defined as “a great victory or achievement”. In every story of triumph and breakthrough, it can be easy to forget that there is always a back story that predates that particular moment.  There is the unheralded side of the story that likely involves a group of

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt.4

(This is part 4 of 4) With back control secured, maybe you’ve had some fun choking out a few resistant training partners. But let’s mix things up. In this technique, Brian takes a crowd favorite, the omoplata, and flips it into a classic Kimura trap. As your opponent

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Going Commando!

Special Operators Use BJJ to Add to Their Skill Sets! Standard operating procedure…right? Imagine this scene: it’s dark – pitch black actually – and cold, real cold – winter cold – and you’re set up on a house waiting to enter it without knocking. You’re weighed down with tons of

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The Return of Marcelinho! Marcelo Garcia Comes Out of Retirement, Signs with ONE Championship

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The Dichotomy of Freedom

“Freedom ain’t free”. A short, simple statement that serves to put on display the idea of irony. Now, the path to freedom will have a different look for many people. There is a key ingredient of sacrifice. This can be a sacrifice of time, which can keep you away

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Thursday Class: Pass the DLR Guard Using the Leg Drag and the Berimbolo

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Working The 50-50 Guard With Felipe Costa

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt.3

(This is part 3 of 4) So, they won’t give you the arm as explained in pt.2 of our series? No problem! We pivot. This time, as your opponent is busy trying to escape, Brian turns their efforts against them, moving from guard to the back for full

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Level Up: The RPG Training Model

I grew up playing games. Final Fantasy. Chrono Trigger. Secret of Mana. Dungeons & Dragons. Pokemon. Ultima Online. I spent so much of my formative years immersed in these worlds that they have imprinted themselves into the way that I perceive reality, and that ripple has touched the way that

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Mikey Musumeci Departs ONE Championship Following Dangerous Weight-Cutting Incident, Sparking Rumors of a CJI 2 Appearance

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Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Teaches How to Pressure Pass and Set Up A Bow and Arrow Choke

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Mind Games: How Memory Works on the Mats

How to Get Better Faster Many people are drawn to jiu-jitsu because of the challenging mental aspect of the game. Knowing how your brain processes information can help or hurt your learning and performance. This article will give you the tools needed to maximize how much of today’s training

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt. 2

(Part 2 of 4) Closed Guard Climb to Armbar Alright, so you’ve got the triangle down and left your opponent wondering how they got there from part 1. But what if that space just isn’t there? Enter the armbar. Building on the high guard you set up in

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Monday Class: Lucio Lagarto Teaches a Sneaky Armbar From the Open Guard

Lucio Lagarto has done it all. He’s a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He beat cancer (and even trained during treatment). He has one of the best records in competition of his generation.

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Flow States - Optimizing Your Jiu-Jitsu Experience

The state of optimal mental and physical performance a person experiences when “in the zone” is also known as a “flow state”. Flow states are reached when an athlete or performer has reached a peak state of total immersion and enjoyment with laser focus in a task. In a state

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SISU MAX GUARD NEXTGEN

About two years ago, Issue 30 to be exact, I reviewed the SISU MAX GUARD 2.4. Since then, SISU has come out with a new version; a NEXTGEN version of the original mouth guard. At the time of my first review, I was pretty impressed. I gave it some

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Victor Estima Teaches How to Attack the Foot to Make it Easier to Pass the Guard

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How to Relax for More Effective Jiu-Jitsu

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The New Lunch Box 5 Must Have Snacks for Every Gear Bag

Never hear, “give me your lunch money” again because you know jiu-jitsu. Also, you no longer need to carry cash with you because after reading this article you will be prepared for any situation by having some power packed snacks right in your bag. Think about what you carry with

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Getting the Fight to the Ground

Getting the fight to the ground is the first step to jiu-jitsu practice since the ground is where we can neutralize our opponent’s strength and size advantages. Takedowns, thus, are an essential part of learning jiu-jitsu. The truth is; however, most people are quite uncomfortable with takedowns. Falling hurts,

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Kenny “Ken Flo” Florian His Own Brand of Flow

Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) – This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you’re doing, whatever it may be.

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Açaí Alert!

For the Jiujiteiro, açaí is like what spinach was to the sailor Popeye. The popularity of the fruit in the center of Brazil is linked to the Gracie Family in the ’30s when they moved from Belém to Rio de Janeiro. Many know that açaí has several benefits for our

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2024 ADCC Results

Since Mark Kerr’s dominance in the late ‘90s and Marcelo Garcia’s unparalleled runs in the mid-2000s, the ADCC World Championships have consistently delivered historic moments that define jiu-jitsu greatness. This weekend’s 2024 event was no exception, as the Absolute Bracket showcased thrilling new chapters in ADCC’s