What Bernardo Faria believes will make you an expert in jiu-jitsu
[First published in 2014.] They say that you should fear not the man who knows ten thousand kicks, but rather the man who has practiced…
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Video series: Make a BJJ dummy and drill solo
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Ginástica Natural: Control your breathing
[First published in 2009.] By Álvaro Romano Starting this month, we’ll touch on the subject of greatest importance to Jiu-Jitsu practitioners: how breathing and…
Training for Warriors: Attention to detail
[First published in 2010. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*] “A mountain is composed of tiny grains of earth. The…
Defense and BJJ: Ryan Gracie’s favorite side mount escape
Famous for his aggressive style in BJJ and MMA, Ryan Gracie had not just courage, determination and physical strength, but also an array of often…
ABCs of the mount
[We're updating this with another free video. You can check out individual programs here or get All-Access here.] In another week packed with learning at…
Learn to adjust the knee on the stomach as taught by Carlson Gracie
Does your knee-on-belly lack the pressure you wish it had? As Carlson Gracie Jr. taught us, the trick may be a little higher up --…
Interview with red-belt Pedro Valente Sr.
[First published in 2006.] Theory and practice Pedro Valente reveals how he used Helio and Carlos Gracie’s teachings to help Romário become Brazilian Soccer Championship’s…
Training Program: Outrageous attacks your opponents will underestimate
[First published in 2013.]
Mission: open guard
[We're updating this with another free video. You can check out individual programs here or get All-Access here.] In another special week of Renzo Gracie…
The 7 capital sins of training, with Rafael Ribeiro — part 2
By Rafael Ribeiro * 3- All practice, no theory Theoretical training is the hours invested in studying the sport. The result of this investment…
The 7 capital sins of training, with Rafael Ribeiro — part 1
By Rafael Ribeiro * After World War II, the U.S. and USSR started competing fiercely in many areas trying to prove their supremacy. It was…