Evolution MMA Teaches CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole BJJ
Evolution MMA welcomed CBS 2 Chicago to their Naperville school on Monday, hosting reporter Vince Gerasole for a crash course in BJJ. Gerasole spoke with instructor Jason Sullins about the origins of...
View ArticleUpcoming Chicago Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Tournaments
So you’re starting to hit that omoplata with regularity when you roll. Time to try it out in competition. Here’s a look at upcoming Chicago grappling tournaments and Chicago Jiu Jitsu tournaments....
View ArticleMetamoris 5 Preview
by Jan Louis Gaetjens Metamoris V puts submission grappling back into the limelight this weekend. Jan Gaetjens breaks down what should be an exciting afternoon of elite level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu....
View ArticleJeff Curran Jiu Jitsu Journey
The old comedy bit goes something like this: “Back in my day we had to walk to school barefoot, in the snow, up hill, both ways.” Jeff Curran has a similar tale. Before there were BJJ schools next to...
View ArticleChristian Uflacker: Inverted Omoplata
Christian Uflacker of Uflacker Academy shows how to work into an inverted omoplata. The post Christian Uflacker: Inverted Omoplata appeared first on Chicago's MMA.
View ArticleBen Rothwell’s GOGO Choke Has Chicago Roots
by Chris Martin A family from Brazil came to America to unveil to the world the fighting art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. No, this is not the story of Rorion Gracie and his start at the first UFC. It is the...
View ArticleIllinois Grappling Club Open for Classes
Roll for free in August at the Illinois Grappling Club in Rolling Meadows. The new school, run by BJJ black belt Mike Cimmarusti, has some sweet pricing specials to celebrate the grand opening. Not...
View ArticleHypnotik Chicago Rashguard and Shorts
Rep Chicago with the new Hypnotik Chicago Rashguard and Chicago Shorts! Check out the pictures and features for these killer new products! Click any of the links or pictures to buy yours now! Hypnotik...
View ArticleRobert 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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