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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”
Ode to Demian Maia
Two weeks ago, Demian Maia’s 7 fight winning streak and 3 year journey to a title shot came to an unceremonious end in what most consider… Read more “Ode to Demian Maia”
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 Greatness of Hakuho
While the combat sports world is enamored by the circus of Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather, quietly over in Japan, sumo wrestler Hakuho has just captured the… Read more “The Greatness of Hakuho”
Video Study: James Gallagher’s Position to Submission
If you’re not a diehard MMA fan, you might have missed the highly touted prospect James Gallagher defeating Chinzo Machida last weekend during Bellator 180. At just… Read more “Video Study: James Gallagher’s Position to Submission”
3 Tips For Getting The Most Out of Open Mat
Open mat is an opportunity to test out your skill and techniques sparring with a training partner. However with the wrong approach and mindset, open mat can… Read more “3 Tips For Getting The Most Out of Open Mat”
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!”
Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 