Author: GRBalme
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from Boston BJJ, PhD in Bugs, wild mushroom enthusiast, and looking for a job!
Steven Bunn Promoted to Blue Belt!
After only 1.5 decades of efforts. To be fair he wasn’t able to be a steady BJJ student, but in recent months has really managed to put… Read more “Steven Bunn Promoted to Blue Belt!”
Jen grabs Armbar from Bottom Side
It’s all about a deft knee insert and clever timing on the leg over! Try to never feel like you’re dead in side position, Jiu-jitsu is all… Read more “Jen grabs Armbar from Bottom Side”
Sometimes you just Need to Throw a Chick
Ray-ray and Jen demo a terrific old school round-throw (tomoe nage) from a guard set up. Note the opposing grips balancing the uke on the foot (in… Read more “Sometimes you just Need to Throw a Chick”
The appropriate photo pose!
Here Elliot demonstrates the proper Martial Arts power pose. One is basically required to master this form of, what once a PhD advisor of mine chided me… Read more “The appropriate photo pose!”
Arm jam log roll defense!
This is an often MISUNDERSTOOD technique – in the hands of noobies it turns into an attempt to pull an opponent over the chest. It can be… Read more “Arm jam log roll defense!”
Arm as a stick escape from side
The ladies are always trying to smash each other! Ray-ray closes the distance and Jen manages to get her left arm inside Ray-ray’s right in order to… Read more “Arm as a stick escape from side”
HeEl HoOk Follow up off Tripod
As a follow up when the opponent steps over your knee hook foot on Tripod sweep, simply lasso around the leg and expose the heel for a… Read more “HeEl HoOk Follow up off Tripod”
Ray-ray’s Tripod Sweep
One of the most effective of the standing sweeps – you can’t practice it enough. Not pictured well is the fact that RAy-ray’s right foot is hooked… Read more “Ray-ray’s Tripod Sweep”
Jen Sweeps Ray-ray with De la Riva Variant
tug of war off the De la Riva – but the leverage is on our side! Jen secures a far sleeve grip and sits on the foot… Read more “Jen Sweeps Ray-ray with De la Riva Variant”
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