History shows BJJ has its origins from Mitsuyo Maeda and Judo, but what influenced Judo to focus on its groundwork which eventually led to Maeda and BJJ? Let’s go back in time to 1869 with the birth of Mataemon Tanabe. Tanabe was born in Okayama Japan and started training Fusen-ryū, a form of jujitsu at […]
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To understand why there are so few strikes in BJJ, we must go back to the beginnings of jujitsu. Before you think in your head, jujitsu? I thought it was jiu-jitsu? Generally speaking traditional Japanese style is typically referred to as jujitsu while BJJ is more commonly associated with Jiu-Jitsu. We start at the Sengoku […]
Back control in Jiu Jitsu is a very powerful position. It has various ways to attack submissions so let’s check out an alternative back control, the straight jacket from Gordon Ryan under John Danaher. 1) Fall to the under hook side instead of the over hook side. Why? The under hook can’t be pulled over the top […]
Recently John Danaher posted a few techniques he bans from being performed in his class: Kani Basami: The scissor throw Jumping guard Tani Otoshi I had a clear understanding of the dangers for first two and never have my students perform them at my academy. The third technique, Tani Otoshi is one that did not […]
Slams. We should do everything within our power to avoid the guard jump and to avoid knee injury. Blocking the jump or any other technique available should be used to avoid any injuries. What about after the person jumps closed guard and they beat our defenses? I find it highly unacceptable that we not only […]
The Fifth Limb of Grappling Using Your Head in BJJ Take a few lessons from wrestlers. They use their head for everything in grappling, from basing to attacking. You may already be using your head but becoming aware of it and actively practicing with it may improve your game. Use your head for base when […]
Robby Malof Highlights GFTeam View post on imgur.com Hardrock MMA 61 Fight 11 Robby Malof vs Ricky Jones Junior 155 View post on imgur.com Robby Malof 1st round at ADCC Pro Trials View post on imgur.com Robby Malof vs Igor Tavares (2015 Dallas) Robby Malof is a BJJ instructor at Limitless BJJ in Ohio and a […]
Geo Martinez – Heel hook View post on imgur.com Lincoln Pereira – Nasty toe hold. Lincoln is perplexed why it’s not working. Maybe because they have no ligaments left in their feet. View post on imgur.com Garry Tonon – Heel hook. How do they not tap? View post on imgur.com Gary Tonon Again – Calf […]
Does your academy teach slam defense when you’re on the offensive? Do you know how to brace yourself? When to let a position or submission go? If not, this could be you. View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com The first and simple answer to this dilemma is to let go right? But we […]
Original article link http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-glendale-fitness-trainer-daniel-vaughan/ Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Vaughan. Below you’ll find edited excerpts of our interview with Daniel. Daniel, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? I started training BJJ in Riverside out of my friend’s home and people’s garages back in […]