Protect your kids with Jiu-Jitsu
Want help guaranteeing a less tortuous future for your little ones, with less anxieties, less shyness, and a lot more friends in 2011? Inject confidence,…
self defense
With Royce and full house, Gracie Miami promotes beginners aged 7 to 70
Last December 6 marked a grandiose promotion ceremony at Gracie Miami, with students and representatives from brothers Pedro and Gui Valente's Florida headquarters and from…
On Brazilian TV: rear-naked choke saves the day once again
This one unfolded in Rio de Janeiro on May 22, 2009. A robber figured he'd do his evil deed with a toy gun on a bus in the heart of the city that is a breeding ground for good Jiu-Jitsu practitioners...
The guard saves girls’ day, teaches Mackenzie
Check out purple belt Mackenzie Dern (Gracie Humaitá) in action in the absolute at the last American Nationals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zjnm8ClfBM
Armbar defense with BJ Penn
One of the most oft-attempted moves in MMA and self-defense has a way out. The one teaching it here is BJ Penn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXfZ_wTJSfM
That’s Jiu-Jitsu!
With sightly and effective scenes, the 2006 documentary reveals, in ten minutes, what Jiu-Jitsu and its essence are.
CNN indicates Jiu-Jitsu as remedy for serious problem in USA
Switch schools or don’t switch schools? Go out for recess or don’t go out for recess for fear of bigger schoolmates? Help your child find the right option by watching this CNN report.
Jiu-Jitsu may be a lady’s salvation
To protect the one you love, a simple and effective solution is Jiu-Jitsu, your friend for all occasions. Especially at the worst of them.
From the treasure chest: Jiu-Jitsu and the guard
Well before the winning submissions of Fabricio Werdum (over all-powerful Fedor) and Anderson Silva (over Sonnen), your most complete magazine on Jiu-Jitsu already stressed the importance of the guard. Check it out, study it and learn.
“Competition Jiu-Jitsu represents only 30% of real Jiu-Jitsu”
In a seminar at Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo club this Wednesday, Rickson Gracie taught a wealth of techniques to youths and adults from white to…
Learn to defend yourself using the basics
In self-defense there are no two ways about it: what works are the basics. Check out this classic position proposed by Rener Gracie.
Jiu-Jitsu at the Oscars
The Oscar’s ceremony was almost split down the middle between two super-productions: “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker”. The curious part is that in both movies…