Tech Tuesday: go from the half guard to the back with Erberth Santos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM6Meb3sEmk Black belt Erberth Santos was the man of the hour at the 2015 South American championship, this weekend, in Brazil. He won double…
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How About a Miyao Brothers Position to Use at the Europeans?
At the invitation of Professor Rodrigo Barbi, the brown belt João Ricardo Bordignon Miyao and his burly brother Paulo were in the town of Canoas,…
A Jiu-Jitsu Trick for Passing De La Riva Guard
If your training partner pulls de la Riva guard on you, it's time for those alarm bells to start ringing, gentle reader. That's right, because…
Upon taking the back, do you still hesitate and lose the position?
"The two positions that distinguish Jiu-Jitsu from the other martial arts are the guard and back control" Robert Drysdale This month, GRACIEMAG decided to attack…
Learn the position Bibiano Fernandes taught Roger Gracie at One FC 5
A little guy with a massive arsenal of techniques, Bibiano Fernandes, 32, was overjoyed after winning a unanimous decision over his countryman Gustavo Falciroli in…
Otávio Sousa all set for Worlds: “You can’t let the opponent think much”
A Zé Radiola-trained middleweight, Otávio Sousa was the big name at the Spring Open, an IBJJF tournament that saw its first installment last Saturday at…
Lucas Leite teaches Jiu-Jitsu “round robin” take-the-back training
The black belt Lucas Leite snapped up one of the free travel packages up for grabs for the the April World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (WPJJC)…
Zak Maxwell’s Jiu-Jitsu tips that caught Kron by surprise
Jiu-Jitsu black belt Zak Maxwell (Gracie Humaitá) caught his teammate Kron Gracie off guard in the under-74 kg final of the San Diego tryouts for…
Use your Jiu-Jitsu sagacity to escape back mount and counter with style
Carnival in Brazil has drawn to a close. While many spent the days reveling in merriment, others took the off time to rest or keep…
Learn to exit the berimbolo and finish from back mount, with Jiu-Jitsu ace Paulo Miyao
In Jiu-Jitsu, winning's great. But what really makes the effort worthwhile is putting on a great show, giving it your best shot, and etching your…
How do you defend your back?
When in a bind from behind, how do you turn the tide? The way Ricardo Cavalcanti (Carlson Gracie Las Vegas) teaches it, you may very…
Adjust your back attack
The new GracieBarra.com website is going off, with loads of information and positional videos. Below, Professor Rodrigo “Farol,” one of the instructors at GB Campinas,…