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Honoring a Legend: Leandro Lo’s Legacy at Copa Podio

Honoring a Legend: Leandro Lo’s Legacy at Copa Podio

Honoring a Legend: Leandro Lo’s Legacy at Copa Podio If the mat where Copa Podio matches take place ever earns a name, it should be Leandro Lo’s. The 5X black belt world champion was the face of the event, dominating the competition and securing three Copa Podio titles

Tech Tuesday: Felipe Pena Teaches How to Attack the Calf Slicer From the Inverted DLR Guard

Tech Tuesday: Felipe Pena Teaches How to Attack the Calf Slicer From the Inverted DLR Guard

Thursday Class: Leo Vieira Teaches How to Pass the Spider Guard

Thursday Class: Leo Vieira Teaches How to Pass the Spider Guard

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Finger Tape

You may have seen some guys at your school tape their fingers before class or watched jiu-jitsu stars like Michael Langhi and Andre do battle with a grip full of tape. Have you ever wondered why these guys tape their hands and how to do it correctly? This guide will

Five Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia's Approach to Jiu-Jitsu

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Five Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia's Approach to Jiu-Jitsu

For many people, he’s the Greatest of All Times, GOAT for short. Marcelo Garcia is celebrating another birthday this Tuesday, January 17. The 4X ADCC champion and 5X black belt middleweight world champion is virtually retired from competitions for some time now (the last time he stepped on the

No Cavemen Allowed: The Danger of Instincts

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No Cavemen Allowed: The Danger of Instincts

Whenever I introduce a new student to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I gently temper expectations. I try to explain that jiu-jitsu is a long journey. I talk about how the learning curve may feel impossibly steep and I let them know that the nature of experimentation is that they will fail; so

The Ultimate Guide to Smoothies

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The Ultimate Guide to Smoothies

Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

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Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

Master the art of jiu-jitsu and you have mastered the science of anatomy. Understanding how the body moves and knowing what positions make us strong, and our opponents weak, is what jiu-jitsu is all about. Equally important is to know our anatomy and understand the components of the musculoskeletal system.

Pass the Guard Like Buchecha as we Celebrate His Birthday

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Pass the Guard Like Buchecha as we Celebrate His Birthday

Marcus Almeida Buchecha has his name definitely written in Jiu-Jitsu history. He celebrates his, on January 8th.

Last Couple of Weeks…

Last Couple of Weeks…

Winter Is Here! 5 Tips to Train Safely During the Colder Months of the Year

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Winter Is Here! 5 Tips to Train Safely During the Colder Months of the Year

Winter time is here! As the temperatures drop dramatically, we all need to adapt our exercise routines so we don’t suffer with the cold weather. We decided to list 5 valuable tips so you can keep active during the chilly months of the year. layer up and go train!

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

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

Clock Choke from Turtle Position - The Tactics of Tarsis

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Clock Choke from Turtle Position - The Tactics of Tarsis

Tarsis Humphreys is a veteran competitor who has certainly earned his position among the elite. He has won every major IBJJF event and has defeated some of the best names in jiu-jitsu at the most prestigious events. Humphreys is known for his well-rounded game, not favoring any position over the

Who Is Rodrigo Teixeira?

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Who Is Rodrigo Teixeira?

Many people may not recognize the name, Rodrigo Teixeira. But that is no indication of his contribution to the jiu-jitsu community. Rodrigo has been involved in the jiu-jitsu scene for over 25 years. He has shared the mats with the who’s who of jiu-jitsu either in competition, with the

Tech Tuesday: Sit Up and Sweep Like Cobrinha Sweeps

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Tech Tuesday: Sit Up and Sweep Like Cobrinha Sweeps

For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

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For the Kids, But They're Not Kidding

The term triumph is defined as “a great victory or achievement”. In every story of triumph and breakthrough, it can be easy to forget that there is always a back story that predates that particular moment. There is the unheralded side of the story that likely involves a group of

Level Up: The RPG Training Model

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Level Up: The RPG Training Model

I grew up playing games. Final Fantasy. Chrono Trigger. Secret of Mana. Dungeons & Dragons. Pokemon. Ultima Online. I spent so much of my formative years immersed in these worlds that they have imprinted themselves into the way that I perceive reality, and that ripple has touched the way that

Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

Presenting the Art Within the Art; Henrique Kraychete

Rafael Lovato Jr. Teaches How to Pressure Pass and Set Up A Bow and Arrow Choke

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Teaches How to Pressure Pass and Set Up A Bow and Arrow Choke

Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt. 2

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Brian Glick Climbing the Jiu-Jitsu Ladder - The Art of the Climb pt. 2

(Part 2 of 4) Closed Guard Climb to Armbar Alright, so you’ve got the triangle down and left your opponent wondering how they got there from part 1. But what if that space just isn’t there? Enter the armbar. Building on the high guard you set up in

Monday Class: Lucio Lagarto Teaches a Sneaky Armbar From the Open Guard

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Monday Class: Lucio Lagarto Teaches a Sneaky Armbar From the Open Guard

Lucio Lagarto has done it all. He’s a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He beat cancer (and even trained during treatment). He has one of the best records in competition of his generation.

Improve Your Game

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Improve Your Game

We all train and practice jiu-jitsu for various reasons. Most of us love the art so much we don’t even care about promotions or anything else; we just want to learn, train and get better. One of the things that frustrated me in the early years was just that:

Before the Surge; A Look Back to the Day of Challenge Matches

Before the Surge; A Look Back to the Day of Challenge Matches

One-on-One with Buchecha

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One-on-One with Buchecha

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio saw the experienced and talented Black Belts in the Masters division take the five mats by storm. Since 10AM, hundreds of athletes gave all they had in each match in search of the gold medal. Well known names like ADWPJJC champion

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