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"Invisible Jiu-Jitsu" Weight Distribution with Henry Akins

The concept of invisible jiu-jitsu was taught to Henry over the years by Rickson Gracie. What Rickson coined as the term “Invisible Jiu-Jitsu” is actually based on two concepts, weight distribution being one and being in connection with your opponent the other, larger part. In interviews Rickson talks

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Knowing The Kneebar With Dean “The Boogeyman” Lister.

The mysterious kneebar; what it is, how does it happen, how do you do it, how do I defend it, will my knee pop off if I get caught in one? These are all questions that have surely entered anyone’s mind as a white belt. One man who’s

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MARCIO ANDRÉ — THE RIGHT PATH TO VICTORY

Raw Data Powered by BJJ Heroes Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda → Luiz França → Oswaldo Fadda → Sebastião Ricardo → Wendell Alexander → Daniel Almeida → Fábio Andrade → Marcio André Main Achievements: * IBJJF World Champion (2014 brown, 2013 & 2012 purple, 2011 blue) * UAEJJF World Pro Champion (2016 black, 2014 brown, 2013 purple) * IBJJF World No-Gi

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Lasso Guard with Samir Chantre

In , issue of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine we traveled up to San Jose to meet up with Samir Chantre. Samir is an up-and-coming black belt with two no-gi world championships under his belt already Samir is primed to make a run at a gi world title soon. While

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Henry Akins - "Invisible Jiu-Jitsu" The Concept Of Connection.

There’s a certain mystique that surrounds Rickson Gracie, much of that aura can be attributed to what he calls “invisible” jiu-jitsu. It’s the jiu-jitsu that you cannot see, but you can feel. Having had the pleasure of being the “demonstration dummy” with Rickson, I can personally

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No-Gi Submission Spree With Garry Tonon

In the promotion of his match against Kit Dale leading up to Metamoris 4, we got a glimpse of Garry Tonon and his work ethic. The term “the hardest working man in…” is very cliché, but in the case of Garry Tonon, it might just apply. Garry (with two R’

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Garry Tonon: Toe Hold (Submission Grappling, Brown, Black)

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Side Control Sequences With Mike Diaz

Recently on a trip out to California we had the pleasure of meeting up with Mike Diaz and Allen Hopkins. In Issue 25 Allen demonstrated some simple and effective escapes from back control. In this issue Mike’s going to show us two sequences from side control that are demonstrating

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Invisible Jiu-Jitsu

Rickson Gracie - The Man Behind The Legend

In the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu the word “legend” gets thrown around a lot. I won’t say it’s over used, but anyone that’s been aware of jiu-jitsu for any length of time can probably start rattling off a dozen or so names that they would

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REBEL YOGA; REBUILD WITH YOGA

Anyone who’s seen clips of the movie Choke will remember that famous scene at the beach in Santa Monica with Rickson Gracie performing yoga-like poses and intense breathing. There’s been a natural bond between Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga that’s been recognized for years. Jason Rebel began

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Should I Wash My Belt?

It’s a question as old as time, should I or shouldn’t I wash my belt? Ancient jiu-jitsu lore has it that the black belt started out as a white belt, and with time and lots of training, the black signifies the years of practice as a symbol

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Olympic Grips and Takedowns with Travis Stevens

Travis Stevens is an American born grappler who’s been involved in martial arts since he was just a kid. Travis’ mom wanted to put him into an after-school sport. Originally he thought he had checked the box for football, but by some act of the universe, the box

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Living The Dream - Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu

After Overcoming Many Obstacles on the Road to Beijing, ADCC Worlds 2013 Absolute Champion, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is Now Living the Dream We all have dreams, big and small, and they drive us to our greatest heights. Sometimes we hold the same dream close for a lifetime, other times our

Events

$90K Up For Grabs Between 12 Grapplers!

On October 20th three jiu-jitsu athletes will each be $30,000 richer thanks to Krista Whitley and the crew at Altitude Products. Their newest venture is a complete line of enhanced products for jiu-jitsu athletes, aptly named Black Belt CBD. To kick off the new launch something very

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Cauliflower - Good For More Than Just Ears

When you hear the term “superfood” thrown around, the first items that come to mind are maybe acai, almonds, avocados, quinoa, kale… the list goes on. One common vegetable you’ve probably been eating since your parents used to force it on you that does deserve to be on every

Body X-Guard

None Shall Pass!

JJM is always looking to bring you, our readers, the latest and greatest of all things jiu-jitsu and we know how everyone loves new and unique guards. Over the course of just over a year Yuri Simoes has conjured up a new, innovative version he calls the Body X-

Controlling and Finishing Your Opponent

Playing the Trujitsu Game with Matt Baker MATT BAKER IS A LONG TIME FRIEND OF THE MAGAZINE. HE’S A SECOND-DEGREE BLACK BELT UNDER JEAN JACQUE MACHADO. Over the years, he’s been developing what he calls Trujitsu. According to Matt, it is a foundation of basic rules and

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BJ Penn: The Prodigy on Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Life

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The Lapel Choke with Keith Owen Never Look at a Lapel the Same Again!

Keith Owen is the first to admit that his jiu-jitsu is best known for self-defense. A Pedro Sauer Black Belt, Owen’s style and instructional focus stays true to the Helio Gracie lineage that defines the training philosophy of the Pedro Sauer Association. Like most of Sauer’s

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CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)

If you pay any attention to supplement marketing and you’ve heard the name “CoQ10” thrown around, it’s probably been associated with ageing. Not very often do you hear about it being marketed towards athletes. But Coenzyme Q10 is produced by our bodies and helps our cell’s mitochondria

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Rickson Gracie Awarded Red Belt

On July 6, 2017  at the Rickson Gracie Experience Seminar in Las Vegas, NV at the Martial Arts Super Show, Rickson Gracie, third eldest son of Helio Gracie, was promoted to Red Belt by his eldest brother, Rorion Gracie. Of Grandmaster Helio’s nine sons, Rickson’s jiu-jitsu is

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Discipline Equals Freedom: Jocko Willink

[This excerpt was taken from Issue 53] Years ago, the first time I headed down to Victory MMA in San Diego to interview Dean Lister, I remember Dean mentioning the name “Jocko” a couple of times. Not wanting to sound like a newb I’m pretty sure I nodded my

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Rhalan Gracie - Pushing Through

[This excerpt was taken from Issue 40] Challenges are a part of life. Everyday we’re faced with challenges, some so small they might just feel like routine. But other times, challenges hit us so hard that we might question ourselves on how and if we’ll ever overcome them.

Discipline Equals Freedom

Issue 53 March/April 2017

The latest print issue of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine is GOOD! On the cover – Jocko Willink Our most disciplined issue ever! Jocko Willink shares his simple formula for success in an endeavor along with some techniques that might come in handy some day. Also in this issue: Spider Guard Mastery with

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