You hip to the tornado guard?
The position was given the seal of approval by Nova Geração black belt Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, who presents his arms. Check it out!
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How about a little takedown to spruce up your game?
You went out on a limb for a classic hip throw, but your wily opponent defended. Check out the acrobatic, effective and interesting variation to…
Brazilian champion teaches 7 positions
Nova União featherweight Marcelino Freitas confirmed his reputation for having slick Jiu-Jitsu at the 2008 Brazilian Nationals, beating Bruno Frazatto in the black belt adult final
Lose your fear of the mount
In a champion viewership video, professor Roy Dean teaches how to lose your fear of the mount, with a series of escapes. Train hard! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iB5nlIeZR8
Sweep from spider-guard
A classic position demonstrated in a recently-published video. “It’s good because, if you can’t manage the sweep, you can transition to a triangle or omoplata,” comments a black belt from the GRACIEMAG newsroom.
Escaping bottom position with Daniel Moraes
In this video, Jiu-Jitsu worldchampion Daniel Moraes demonstrates an efficient way of getting out from under your adversary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WY-d7gVXgU
Guard-opening details
Saulo Ribeiro demonstrates how to open a guard smoothly, without digging your elbow into your training partner’s leg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZHOYWZTqNY
Jiu-Jitsu and the baseball bat
Daniel Gracie Simões teaches the Baseball bat choke
Fabio Gurgel makes room
Fabio Gurgel demonstrates how to create space to get up from under side-control
Werdum teaches some MMA tricks
Fabrício Werdum teaches Jiu-Jitsu moves for MMA, with the help of Nova União's Thales Leites
GRACIEMAG.com wishes you a champ of a Christmas
Rubens Charles teaches a Christmas move
Foot finishes
Pedro Sauer teaches the ins and outs of foot holds