Robert Drysdale and The Jiu-Jitsu Mindset
In a recent podcast, Elliot Roe and Dr. Tricia Cardner interviewed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and UFC fighter Robert Drysdale on the importance of Mindset in BJJ and how it can lead you to...
View ArticleDemian Maia Teaches the Body Triangle
One of the greatest BJJ players to ever fight MMA, Demain Maia is one of the most-respected fighters and teachers of Jiu Jitsu. You can actually train Maia’s style of BJJ here in the Chicago area, at...
View ArticleBJJ Techniques: Jeff Curran Collar Choke Set-Up
BJJ black belt, coach and former MMA fighter Jeff Curran shows how to set up the collar choke from guard. Assisting Jeff is XFO strawweight champion Joey Diehl. Hypnotik Chicago Fight Shorts The post...
View ArticleBest BJJ Brands
Today we’re taking a look at the Best BJJ Brands on the market. In this scenario, “best” means a combination of popularity and sales. These are being posted in no particular order. Click any picture or...
View ArticleBJJ Techniques: Jeff Curran Open Guard Pass
MMA pioneer and BJJ Black Belt Jeff Curran demonstrates the open guard pass in this video produced by BJJ Joe. BJJ Techniques: Jeff Curran Open Guard Pass Drill Curran fought MMA in the WEC, Pride,...
View ArticleXFO Grappling 1 Results
Results from XFO Grappling 1 at HOME Bar in Arlington Heights, Il., January 13, 2017. XFO Grappling 1 Results Eric “Red” Schafer (Red Schafer MMA) def. Chris Hartwig (Team Curran) via Ezekiel Choke...
View ArticleProgressive Jiu Jitsu Events Are Creating A New Movement For the Sport
by Chris Martin The Midwest is home base to some of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu and high-level MMA coaches around today. Top level competitors are traveling from far and near to come to the Midwest...
View ArticleBlue Belts Cash Out Big From Micro BJJ Tournament In Illinois and Wisconsin
Blue belts are getting paid. A progressive grappling event was hosted in Wisconsin at Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness on July 29. This exciting submission-only tournament was meant to provide...
View ArticleEuropean Gracie Representative Initiating Change to Tournament Play
The initiative BJJ4Change comprises of a group of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experts working hard to cultivate a dedicated family of enthusiastic adults and children. With renowned Rickson Gracie self-defense...
View ArticleSUPERBJJ: Hemp BJJ Belts, Jiu Jitsu and Judo Grip Trainers
SUPERBJJ is here. This new brand makes premium BJJ belts, BJJ and Judo grip trainers, BJJ T-shirts, and more — even Baby BJJ Gis. Let’s take a look at some of these new products. SUPERBJJ Jiu Jitsu and...
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