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Points vs Sub Only: Pros & Cons
These days, Jiu Jitsu competitors have so many options when it comes to competing. In the last few years, there has been a huge growth for organizations putting together Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Different organizations use different rule sets. While some use IBJJF rules, others use modified rules, while still others now use submission only […]
Brothers in Arms: Joao & Paulo Miyao
When it comes to family in martial arts, there are two brothers who are absolutely dominant in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene. These brothers are the twins known as, Paulo and Joao Miyao. At 24 years old, these men have already became two of the most feared black belts in international competition. Paulo and Joao […]
How To Learn New Techniques Online
The Power of Pressure Passing
Ukrainian Necktie: A How To
Today I have an instructional on how to hit a choke that I call a Ukrainian Necktie. It’s an interesting choke that I created many years ago. It came from me having a difficult time hitting a Peruvian Necktie in rolling. I was able to adjust my grips and was able to start finishing people […]
Profile of a Champion: Gordon Ryan
Gordon Ryan is a name you might have heard earlier in 2016, but after last weekend, it’s a name that you will come to know. In a matter of one night, Ryan has catapulted his name to the list of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors that can be considered some of the best in the world. […]
Action Night: Best Finishes at EBI 6!
Last night in downtown Los Angeles, there was a historic event for the submission only format of no gi Jiu Jitsu. The Eddie Bravo International hosted their sixth event, which featured a variety of past and current Jiu Jitsu champions for an absolute tournament. It was certainly an action night. With a grand total of […]
Getting the most out of your training routine
How to Execute the Baratoplata Technique
Here’s a small instructional on how to hit a baratoplata from full guard. I started playing with this technique after Caio Terra won the No Gi Worlds in 2015. While he hit it from his opponent defending a triangle, I actually go for this technique on its own. Here is how I set up the […]
Profile of a Champion: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are champions and there are super stars. Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida fits both of those categories. “Buchecha” has defeated a who’s who list of Jiu Jitsu champs that includes Andre Galvao, Leandro Lo, Kron Gracie and Keenan Cornelius. Some of his accolades include an ADCC championship in 2013 […]
5 Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitions
Go With The Flow: The Importance of Leg Locks
When it comes to high profile submission grappling, there are a set of techniques that have taken the world by storm…leg locks. Once upon a time (and somewhat still) leg locks were frowned upon in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. They were seen as dirty, cheap and lowly techniques. Over the last few years, some […]
Those Crazy Cat Brothers
If you watch competition jiu jitsu, you know that there is a name that has a lot of people both mystified and terrified: Miyao. No not like a cat, like Joao and Paulo. These young identical twins look like something out of a Japanese horror movie, with stern expressions and very unusual, serpentine movements. What […]
EBI 6: Why To Watch!
EBI 6 is almost here. To those who love to watch high level Jiu Jitsu, this will be the show you do not want to miss. With the best competitors in the world all competing for a sizeable cash prize, it will be an event filled with exciting match ups and killer finishes. With competitors […]