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 […]
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Today we will look at the foot sweep, a takedown that works well against opponents in a low stance and guard pullers. Foot sweeps are used in all disciplines ranging from: wrestling, judo, muay thai, sambo, you name it. Wrestling View post on imgur.com Judo View post on imgur.com Muay Thai View post on imgur.com Sambo […]
In the world of BJJ there is the constant argument of guard pulling vs take downs. Let’s discuss something more specific, guard pulling vs sacrifice throws since there is a similarity between the two. Below is the standard guard pull by obtaining a grip and sitting to the ground to immediately establish a competitor’s strongest position. Below […]
4 Things BJJ People Say & Do 1. I weigh about….. By far the #1 thing all guys exaggerate in BJJ, wrestling or any sport where weight matters. Guys are like female models that feel the need to lie about their weight all the time. If you ask any guy who trains how much […]
History of Fadda and Gracie BJJ With the rise of Royce Gracie with the early UFC, Gracie has been the only real popular name to become synonymous with BJJ. The history behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu actually has two sides to it. Those who follow this history have even compared these styles of BJJ to the Sith vs Jedi. Those […]
Coming to you live from M3 Fight & Fitness which serves your martial arts needs in the greater Los Angeles area of Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Flintridge, Tujunga, Verdugo City, and Pasadena.. I’m super stoked for this weekend because of our teen competitors. We have 5 amazing teens who are stepping up and heading […]
Fox 11 Reporter Bob “Bobby D” DeCastro brought his crew with him to visit our awesome gym last Friday for a live spot and the results were amazing to say the least. Things went so well, they stuck around for a second segment the following hour. Bobby D came by to get a quick intro […]
In preparation for the debut of the UFC on Fox, the Fox 11 morning news program “Good Day LA” will be visiting M3 Fight and Fitness to learn the ins and outs of the Mixed Martial Arts through our unique “MMA is for Everyone” approach. It seems that our humble little gym in Montrose, CA […]