The Moldavian black-belt’s lightning-fast finish at the Paris Open
Known for his speedy submissions, Moldavia's Eldar Rafigaev has struck again in Europe. Fighting in the ultra-heavyweight division at the Paris Open, he faced Paulo da…
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Roger Gracie — a transition from the half-guard to the back
With his simple, tight jiu-jitsu, Roger Gracie has won over legions of fans, and his style of adjustment and transitions is always a feast for…
Black-belt under Mario Sperry shows how to finish on half-guard
In today's lesson, Vitor Avila discusses how you should position yourself in order not to get swept on half-guard. Additionally, the black-belt under Zé Mario Sperry…
Toti Jordan teaches a triple attack from the half-guard
BJJ veteran Toti "Pitoco" Jordan, who teaches in Pembroke Pines, Florida, shows you three options for finishing from the half-guard. After his opponent comes close to the…
What are your burning questions about rules in competitive BJJ?
Black-belt Rodrigo Totti, a renowned ref and experienced teacher in Rio de Janeiro, often hears questions on rules from friends, students and coaches. At the…
How to turn injury and pain into boosts for your BJJ, with Roberto Satoshi
A Brazilian black-belt raised in Japan, Roberto Satoshi moved his fans in June during the BJJ Worlds when he lost his final to Lucas Lepri…
Your opponent turns on all fours? Stick a hook in and take the back!
Rodrigo Cavaca-black belt brothers Rafael and Gabriel Marangoni teach at the Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo chapter of team CheckMat, where they lecture to over…