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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ICYMI: Kron, Gabi, Cro Cop Use Jiu-Jitsu to Win at Rizin FF, IBJJF and UAEJJF Results

The weekend was full of options for grappling fans to enjoy. If you missed something, here’s a look back into the action so get up to date with everything. In Japan, Rizin FF once again brought MMA fans back to the glory Pride days with another event filled with

5 Tips For Parents to Help Their Kids Enjoy Jiu-Jitsu Even More

If you already signed up your little one in Jiu-Jitsu, congratulations! The gentle art is a great tool for children to develop their social skills, stay active, build self-steem and learn to deal with uncomfortable situations. Here are five tips for parents to help their kids enjoy Jiu=Jitsu even

World Champion Talita Nogueira to Make Bellator MMA Debut on November 4

More than two years after signing with Bellator MMA, black belt world champion Talita Nogueira will finally make her debut in the organization. She signed with the American event in 2014, but a serious knee injury that required surgery and a long recovery process delayed her first appearance. Talita has

Braulio Estima Teaches One Way to Pass and Attack His Trademark Inverted Triangle

Braulio Estima Teaches One Way to Pass and Attack His Trademark Inverted Triangle

Three times world champion Braulio Estima is known for having a highly unpredicted game. Also an ADCC open class champion, Estima stops by to teach this clever way to pass the opponent’s guard and set up the inverted triangle. Click play, pay close attention and add it to your

7 actions you should take to get the best out of your training sessions

Here are seven actions to be taken if you want to take the best out of each training session. Train hard, be smart and learn more. Hold out nothing Training is learning. Simple as that. Hence, you should not care about what happens in terms of outcome. Pay attention to

ICYMI: Jackson beats Tonon, Mackenzie edges out Talita, IBJJF and UAEJJF results

It was a action packed weekend indeed with Jiu-Jitsu in all forms and shapes. There were super matches with and without the gi, tournaments for big prizes and two IBJJF events in the USA and Brazil. We tried to stack all together in case you missed something. Grappling Pro Championships

5 matchups we would love to see happen right now in Jiu-Jitsu

What if you had and infinite amount of money to offer the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes today? Who would you match up with whom in a dream event? As a fun exercise to end the week, we decided to list five matches we would love to see happen. See if you

Lucas Lepri teaches a clock choke after taking the back from the sitting guard

Lucas Lepri teaches a clock choke after taking the back from the sitting guard

Three-time world champion Lucas Lepri is always looking for knew ways to surprise his opponents. One of the most skillful competitors out there, Lepri taught a series of techniques to Jiu-Jitsu Magazine’s readers back in 2014. Click play to learn this clock choke option after taking the opponent’s

7 habits that will help you to be better at Jiu-Jitsu (and live a happier life)

We all know how powerful of a tool Jiu-Jitsu can be in anyone’s life. Since the first training session, the gentle art starts to change the way our bodies work and also the way our minds think. As we become stronger and more active, we also become more self-confident

Watch Buchecha vs. João Gabriel at the IBJJF Pro League; register for the BJJ Pro LA

The IBJJF continues to expand its BJJ Pro events series. The next installment is scheduled October 2, at the California State University Los Angeles. The event will offer $4,000 for male black belt champions and $1,500 for the female black belt open class champion. Black belts in the

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