Christian Uflacker is among the most sought-after jiu-jitsu teachers in the United States. If you don’t know why, you can find out with the following video, where he explains the details involved in achieving a shoulder lock from side control. A long-time…
Santi attacks.
Fighting at the 2018 No-Gi Brazilian Nationals in Rio, Carina Santi rose above her peers. The G13 BJJ representative took gold in the heavyweight division with no opponents, but she had a hurdle between her and the title in the…
[First published in 2013. Part of the Training for Warriors series, by Martin Rooney*]
The guard position is centered on the hips. If the hips are free, the guard can be maintained and the opponent is vulnerable. When the hips…
Professor Rodrigo Antunes with his trophy from Pan 2020 Novice
Text: Rodrigo Antunes
The more difficult, for me the more interesting.
I hate that comfort zone. I am restless, but not inconsequential. Always be careful with my steps.
In the middle of…
Patrick is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt
Patrick Almeida competed in his first IBJJF Pan as a black-belt. Patrick, a Rio de Janeiro native who now resides in Hawaii, did part of his final camp for the tournament in Tempe, Arizona, where he…
Bia Mesquita. Marco Aurélio/ Arena Jiu-Jitsu
After winning many titles with her unpredictable guard, the black-belt Bia Mesquita has more recently begun using her top game a lot more, becoming a true passer. To better understand this shift, Graciemag talked to her…
Professor Lang with his PanAm’s 2020 medals. Photo: personal archive
In December 2013, Professor Rafael Lang suffered a serious motorcycle accident, fracturing his spine and hips.
He was almost paralyzed. The recovery was slow. One month in the hospital, one month…
Episode 4 of the AJP Tour Podcast is here. Podcaster Will Safford hosts a round table to discuss the repercussions of a hugely successful Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami and also what is coming in the AJP Tour.
Will welcomes AJP Technical…
Ane Nunes/AJP
Alliance’s black belt Kennedy Maciel was definitely one of the standouts at the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Miami.
He had a nearly flawless campaign to snatch the lightweight division title.
AJP TV Podcaster Will Safrord was matside and…
[First published in 2014.]
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