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Finish an armbar from side control using opponent’s lapel with Ricardo Cavalcanti

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:53:06 +0000

For Ricardo Cavalcanti’s newest video technique he shows a basic move with a twist. The head instructor of GMA Carlson Gracie Las Vegas – Cavalcanti BJJ shows how to secure an armbar from side control but while using the opponent’s lapel.

Check out the move below:

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GMA Carlson Gracie Las Vegas-Cavalcanti BJJ holds belt ceremony for students, Santa

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:59:22 +0000

The Cavalcanti BJJ team at the belt ceremony. Photo: Personal archive

Santa was in town for the belt ceremony last Saturday, Dec. 13 at Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas – Cavalcanti BJJ in Las Vegas, NV.

Head instructor Ricardo Cavalcanti dressed up as Santa Claus to give gifts to the kids at the academy and while dressed again as himself, he promoted students to new belts and gave out stripes.

There were 200 students and 300 guests. In attendance was the newest addition to the Cavalcanti BJJ association, Cavalcanti BJJ Kingman, Arizona and they were able to add 50 people including instructors DJ O’Brien and Robert Deets.

The award from Rose Gracie and Javier Vazquez. Photo: Personal archive

Another event at the ceremony was the acceptance of an award to Ricardo Cavalcanti from Rose Gracie and Javier Vazquez. He was given an honorary award for his dedication to the legacy of the one of the most important Jiu-Jitsu legends that ever lived, Master Carlson Gracie.

As part of the promotions, one of the first students at the new school, Dorian Dominguez was promoted to blue belt after 18 months of training. Cavalcanti’s daughter Anna and wife Frances each were promoted as well, earning a grey/black belt and one stripe respectively.

The event, along with the Santa gifts, promotions and potluck lunch ended a successful year for the Cavalcanti BJJ team.

Learn more about Carlson Gracie Las Vegas – Cavalcanti BJJ at www.rcjiujitsu.com

Santa Cavalcanti. Photo: Personal archive

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Video: Attack a turtled opponent with Ricardo Cavalcanti’s guidance

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:44:24 +0000

In this no-gi technique, Master Ricardo Cavalcanti of GMA Carlson Gracie Las Vegas- Cavalcanti BJJ shows a way to submit an opponent who is on all fours or in other words, in turtle in position. Sometimes it can be hard to get an opponent to open up once they land in his defensive position but Cavalcanti proves that one can submit many ways.

Check out this technique video for how to darce, guillotine and twist choke from all fours:

Learn more about Carlson Gracie Las Vegas – Cavalcanti BJJ in Las Vegas, NV at www.rcjiujitsu.com

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Video: Get the bow & arrow choke when your opponent turtles with Ricardo Cavalcanti

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:16:30 +0000

Master Ricardo Cavalcanti of GMA Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas – Cavalcanti BJJ is at it again with another technique video. This time he focuses on a common submission: the bow and arrow. This choke is done primarily from the back but that doesn’t mean you need complete back control with seatbelt and hooks in order to secure it.

Here, Cavalcanti shows how to prepare the grips when your opponent is on all fours. Check it out:

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Avoid those triangles during no-gi season with this defense from Cavalcanti

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:36:18 +0000

Master Ricardo Cavalcanti of GMA Carlson Gracie Las Vegas- Cavalcanti BJJ shows this slick triangle defense for no-gi season. The submission is a popular one without the gi and it’s important to remember the defensive moves just as you learn the offensive side.

Prepare for the upcoming no-gi tournaments: No-gi Pans and No-gi World Championship!

Check out the technique:

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Celebrate Ricardo Cavalcanti’s 50th birthday with some De la Riva sweeps

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:41:40 +0000

Professor Ricardo Cavalcanti, leader of GMA member academy Cavalcanti BJJ, in Las Vegas, is celebrating his 50th birthday this Thursday, June 26.

A black belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie, Ricardo is also the leader of a worldwide association.

To celebrate such an important age, we share some of Cavalcanti’s technique.

Happy Birthday, Professor!

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Master Ricardo Cavalcanti pays tribute to Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. in Guatemala

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:43:03 +0000

Master Ricardo Cavalcanti in Guatemala. Photo: Personal Archive

This past weekend on Mar. 22, Master Ricardo Cavalcanti of GMA Carlson Gracie Training Center – Cavalcanti BJJ in Las Vegas, NV paid tribute to Master Carlson Gracie. In the beautiful country of Guatemala in Central America, Cavalcanti shard his knowledge through the an open Jiu-Jitsu seminar.

This was the second time he has given a seminar to the people of Guatemala where he now has a permanent affiliate school in both Guatemala City and Antigua.

Also at the seminar, Cavalcanti awarded promotions through the first belt test along with his second degree black belt Olaf Alfonso Cavalcanti. They promotoed over 50 students during their visit.

The visit is dedicated to Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr.

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Cavalcanti BJJ wins Grapplers Quest Las Vegas for the fifth year in a row

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:19:49 +0000

Last Saturday GMA member academy Cavalcanti BJJ won the overall team title the Grapplers Quest Las vegas event.

It was the fifth trophy in a row for the team led by Professor Ricardo Cavalcanti.

Ricardo’s wife France Cavalcanti and his first black belt in the USA, Robert Lagasca, received the award.

Ricardo is traveling in Europe for a series of seminars in France, Germany and Luxembourg.

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