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”
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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!”
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”
Salsa Fresh
Fresh chips, guacamole, a variety of salsas and impressive thick rich burritos full of goodness. Veggie and chicken with a side of chips and a drink is… Read more “Salsa Fresh”
Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 