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Winter Is Here! 5 Tips to Train Safely During the Colder Months of the Year

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Winter Is Here! 5 Tips to Train Safely During the Colder Months of the Year

Winter time is here! As the temperatures drop dramatically, we all need to adapt our exercise routines so we don’t suffer with the cold weather. We decided to list 5 valuable tips so you can keep active during the chilly months of the year. layer up and go train!

Garry Tonon: Toe Hold (Submission Grappling, Brown, Black)

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Garry Tonon: Toe Hold (Submission Grappling, Brown, Black)

Clock Choke from Turtle Position - The Tactics of Tarsis

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Clock Choke from Turtle Position - The Tactics of Tarsis

Tarsis Humphreys is a veteran competitor who has certainly earned his position among the elite. He has won every major IBJJF event and has defeated some of the best names in jiu-jitsu at the most prestigious events. Humphreys is known for his well-rounded game, not favoring any position over the

Who Is Rodrigo Teixeira?

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Who Is Rodrigo Teixeira?

Many people may not recognize the name, Rodrigo Teixeira. But that is no indication of his contribution to the jiu-jitsu community. Rodrigo has been involved in the jiu-jitsu scene for over 25 years. He has shared the mats with the who’s who of jiu-jitsu either in competition, with the

Tech Tuesday: Sit Up and Sweep Like Cobrinha Sweeps

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Tech Tuesday: Sit Up and Sweep Like Cobrinha Sweeps

For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

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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

Level Up: The RPG Training Model

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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

Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

Improve Your Game

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Improve Your Game

We all train and practice jiu-jitsu for various reasons. Most of us love the art so much we don’t even care about promotions or anything else; we just want to learn, train and get better. One of the things that frustrated me in the early years was just that:

Before the Surge; A Look Back to the Day of Challenge Matches

Before the Surge; A Look Back to the Day of Challenge Matches

One-on-One with Buchecha

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One-on-One with Buchecha

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio saw the experienced and talented Black Belts in the Masters division take the five mats by storm. Since 10AM, hundreds of athletes gave all they had in each match in search of the gold medal. Well known names like ADWPJJC champion

Abu Dhabi to host biggest global Jiu Jitsu events in November as World's best head home

Abu Dhabi to host biggest global Jiu Jitsu events in November as World's best head home

Jiu-Jitsu World Championship to kick off month-long carnival at global home of the sport from 3-11 November The 13th edition of Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship follows from 14-19 November Abu Dhabi – 02 October 2021: Abu Dhabi will reinforce its status as the global home of jiu-jitsu in November with

Quitting Becomes a Habit

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Quitting Becomes a Habit

Seven Cities, Unlimited Thrills: AJP Announces Dates for the 2021/2022 Season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour

Seven Cities, Unlimited Thrills: AJP Announces Dates for the 2021/2022 Season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour

The AJP has announced the dates for the new season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour. The series of events reaches its seventh edition in the 2021/2022 season. Launched in the 2015/2016 season, the ADGS has quickly become the number 1 destination for Jiu Jitsu’s top

AJP Tour 2020/2021 season features events in Brazil, Ukraine, Australia and Russia in the coming weeks

AJP Tour 2020/2021 season features events in Brazil, Ukraine, Australia and Russia in the coming weeks

The 2020/2021 season of the AJP tour is heating up again. The coming weeks will feature several events in several cities all over the world. The AJP is working diligently with its local organizers to offer athletes and fans events that are both highly competitive and safe for all.

Take a Free Basic Yoga Class Perfect for BJJ People

Take a Free Basic Yoga Class Perfect for BJJ People

ADGS Rio Reaches Full Capacity; Big Names on the List to Compete in Exciting Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu

ADGS Rio Reaches Full Capacity; Big Names on the List to Compete in Exciting Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu

Once again, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio will be a great success. As expected, the AJP had to close the registration period early as the event reached the venue’s full capacity. Scheduled December 5-6, at the Arena Carioca 1, the ADGS Rio will gather the best competitors

AJP Tour Podcast #5: Guthierry Barbosa joins Will Safford; talks about the tough road to Jiu Jitsu stardom

AJP Tour Podcast #5: Guthierry Barbosa joins Will Safford; talks about the tough road to Jiu Jitsu stardom

On the latest episode of the AJP Tour Podcast, Will Safford hosts Carlson Gracie Team’s black belt Guthierry Barbosa for a candid talk. The young talent goes on the hardships a Jiu Jitsu competitor faces on his way to success. Guthierry also talks us through his campaign at the

AJP Tour Podcast Episode #4: Will Safford hosts a round table with Galvão, Sperry, Valério and Woods

AJP Tour Podcast Episode #4: Will Safford hosts a round table with Galvão, Sperry, Valério and Woods

Episode 4 of the AJP Tour Podcast is here. Podcaster Will Safford hosts a round table to discuss the repercussions of a hugely successful Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami and also what is coming in the AJP Tour. Will welcomes AJP Technical Director Rodrigo Valério, ADGS Miami Organizer and Jiu

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Final week to register before sign-up fee changes

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Final week to register before sign-up fee changes

The time to register is now! The early registration deadline for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio is October 19. Choose your division and be part of the show. Go compete in one of the most important events in the calendar. The ADGS Rio is scheduled December 5-6, at the

Awards Hall Celebrates the Heroes That Made History in the AJP Tour

Awards Hall Celebrates the Heroes That Made History in the AJP Tour

The AJP has launched an all-time awards hall to celebrate the legacy of the heroes who made history in the tour since 2009. In a collective effort to recover the memory of the tournaments held all over the world in the past decade, the AJP has listed all champions and

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