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The Merge: Single Leg Barzegar Finish To Side Control

The Merge: Single Leg Barzegar Finish To Side Control

Taking your opponent down while simultaneously clearing their legs before any guard is established is a perfect scenario in Jiu Jitsu! Michael breaks down two different barzegar finishes from a si...

The Merge: DAVID CARR'S HIGH SINGLE LEG FINISH

The Merge: DAVID CARR'S HIGH SINGLE LEG FINISH

Michael breaks down David Carr’s high single leg finish from his match against Jared Franek in 2021. This finish is commonly used when your opponent throws in a whizzer and their leg is on the out...

The Merge: RAFAELA GUEDES' SNATCH SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN

The Merge: RAFAELA GUEDES' SNATCH SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN

Michael breaks down Rafaela Guedes' snatch single leg takedown when she faced Maggie Grindatti in FloGrappling's Who's Number One event March 2021. He also shows an alternative finish that complim...

The Merge: FRONT HEADLOCK ENTRY TO ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE FINISH

The Merge: FRONT HEADLOCK ENTRY TO ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE FINISH

The front headlock is a dominant position that offers various entires into takedowns, submissions, and back takes. Michael breaks down how he sets up his front headlock entry and transitions right...

THE MERGE: FELLIPE ANDREW ANKLE PICK BREAKDOWN - GI VERSION

THE MERGE: FELLIPE ANDREW ANKLE PICK BREAKDOWN - GI VERSION

The ankle pick is a highly effective takedown in both No Gi & Gi. In the Gi, the overall foundation and body mechanics of the ankle pick stay the same but now we have the option to use specifi...

GYMS Act: Federal Legislation Providing Relief for the Fitness Industry Resoruces

GYMS Act: Federal Legislation Providing Relief for the Fitness Industry Resoruces

FUJI Sports understands that gyms across the country have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With other industries getting relief, gyms and martial arts centers are being left behind. Join t...

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - CROSS ANKLE PICK TO QUARTER GUARD BACK STEP PASS

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - CROSS ANKLE PICK TO QUARTER GUARD BACK STEP PASS

This episode is a 2 for 1 deal! The first breakdown covers John Poznanski's cross ankle pick from the 2019 Super 32 Tournament. The cross pick (in this specific situation) can take your opponent b...

The Merge: GABLE STEVESON BLAST DOUBLE LEG - AVOIDING THE GUILLOTINE IN JIU JITSU

The Merge: GABLE STEVESON BLAST DOUBLE LEG - AVOIDING THE GUILLOTINE IN JIU JITSU

2021’s NCAA Heavyweight Champion, Gable Steveson, snaps through his opponents tie-up, level changes, and hits this powerful blast double leg takedown. In Jiu Jitsu there is always the common conce...

The Merge: REAR BODY LOCK KNEE PINCH & MAT RETURN OPTION

The Merge: REAR BODY LOCK KNEE PINCH & MAT RETURN OPTION

Struggling to get your opponent down to the mat from the standing rear body lock position? The knee pinch (or knee staple) is a powerful and low risk way to break your opponent's standing base and...

The Merge: BEATING THE WHIZZER - SHELF FINISH FROM SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN

The Merge: BEATING THE WHIZZER - SHELF FINISH FROM SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN

The whizzer & shin whizzer are one of the strongest defenses to a single leg takedown. Advancing through a whizzer could often feel impossible due to the pressure and off-balancing it creates....

The Merge: JAKOB CAMACHO DOUBLE LEG KNEE SLIDE & FINISH DETAILS

The Merge: JAKOB CAMACHO DOUBLE LEG KNEE SLIDE & FINISH DETAILS

When your opponent sprawls on your shot, there is a small window of opportunity to adjust your position. Remaining stationary and holding on to their legs will break your posture, weaken your take...

THE MERGE: Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu Peek Out

THE MERGE: Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu Peek Out

The peek out is a technique that can be used when you are stuck underneath your opponent and both of their arms are past your elbows. Due to the positioning of their arms, your body has the angle ...

Podcast: Andy Hung, Dojo Outfitters, PDXBJJ & Portland Judo

Podcast: Andy Hung, Dojo Outfitters, PDXBJJ & Portland Judo

Andy Hung is a grappling business machine. He is deeply involved in teaching, running a gym (both BJJ and Judo), and also a brick and mortar judo and jiu jitsu experience.I've known about Andy f...

The Merge: Throw By Breakdown & Throw By vs Slide By Comparison

The Merge: Throw By Breakdown & Throw By vs Slide By Comparison

The Throw By is an excellent technique used to take your opponent's back and/or take them down. Michael breaks down how he hits the Throw By, compares the Throw By to the Slide By, highlights the ...

The Merge: Tye Ruotolo Inside Trip

The Merge: Tye Ruotolo Inside Trip

Let's rewind back to the 2020 Third Coast Grappling Kumite 5 tournament. Tye Ruotolo and Renato Canuto had a twelve minute battle in their semi-finals match. Tye and Renato are in an "over under" ...

COMING SOON: Heritage Jiu-Jitsu Rashguard

COMING SOON: Heritage Jiu-Jitsu Rashguard

FUJI's constantly pushing the boundries of design and technology in grappling gi and gear. We are very excited to share the HERTIGAE Line with you as a sneak peek as to what is to come in 2021 for ...