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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 ...
The Merge: MASON PARRIS SHORT DRAG - FRONT HEADLOCK COUNTER
The Short Drag is an excellent technique to escape your opponents front headlock. Michael breaks down Mason Parris' Short Drag from the 2020 RTC Cup and explains the adjustments that are needed wh...
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 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 ...
Interview: Annie & David Iturrino, Owners of Mount Dora BJJ
David and Annie Iturrino are owners of Mount Dora BJJ in Eustis, Florida. They run one of the most diverse programs I've ever seen with jiu jitsu for all ages, after-school programs, self defens...
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
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 ...
The Merge: Leandro Lo Re-Shot Breakdown & Re-Shot Concepts
Michael discusses one of the most undetected and surprising takedowns and takedown setups – the re-shot. Michael shows two examples of re-shots hit in competition, demonstrates what a re-shot i...