Two shortcuts to the back with Gracie Barra BH’s Caloquinha and Benini
Champions of the 2019 Brazilian Nationals, where they closed out the master 2's lightweight division, Cláudio Caloquinha and Sérgio Benini recently set a little time…
Techniques
Invisible armbar? Kayron Gracie teaches this surprise finish
To become an unpredictable BJJ fighter, step one is to become well rounded, with an offensive guard and sharp guard-passing skills. But a good surprising…
Video: Jefferson Moura teaches a one-handed choke
A world champion and teacher at Gracie Barra Aurora, Jefferson Moura brings in today's lesson a submission that tends to surprise one's opponent, as the…
Video: Catch a class on BJJ fundamentals with Matt Serra
Renzo Gracie Upper West Side, a new BJJ academy in New York City, recently opened its doors to the public. To celebrate, Matt Serra, an…
Training Program: Learn about consistency and productivity from Bráulio Estima
[First published in 2016. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] Bráulio “Carcará” Estima, the Gracie Barra star nicknamed after a bird of prey…
Travis Stevens teaches three takedowns
[First published in 2014. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] tomoe nage It’s important to step to the outside with the left foot…
Video: Jean Feijó teaches two options for beating the de la Riva guard
A teacher at Feijó Academy in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Jean Feijó has up his sleeve a number of effective options for some of the most…
Video: Matheus Gabriel teaches a swift triangle attack
How do you react when you pull guard at the same time as your opponent? To Matheus Gabriel, a champion at the 2019 IBJJF Pan,…
Video: Roger Gracie teaches a choke starting from the kimura
It's no exaggeration to say that, in BJJ, the options are endless. Basic positions are mixed with bold techniques all the time, and adaptation is…
Ricardo Zanelato teaches how to finish on the arm after taking the back
A teacher at Lotus Club in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, this week Ricardo Zanelato presents an option for simplifying the placing of the hook…
Charles ‘do Bronx’ Oliveira and Rafael Costa teach a position for BJJ and MMA
A cousin of Charles do Bronx, Rafael Costa will be fighting in the third edition of Future FC on May 22 in Indaiatuba, Brazil. The…
Training Program: Leg movement with Xande Ribeiro
[First published in 2008. Scroll all the way down for plain text.] Alexandre Ribeiro, 27 years old, could not be left out as one of…