THE MERGE: GORDON RYAN ELBOW PASS SETUP - 2019 ADCC
Michael rewinds back to the 2019 99KG ADCC semi-finals when Gordon Ryan applied an elbow pass setup on Lucas Barbosa. Michael explains what an elbow pass is, when to use it, how to effectively exe...
THE MERGE: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - STANDING SWITCH TO BACK TAKE & CALF SLICER
Nate Jackson uses a standing switch to defend a single leg, sit his opponent to their hip, and score a takedown in wrestling. Michael breaks down how you can utilize this single leg defense in Jiu...
Kayla Harrison to Fight at Invicta FC 43 as a Flyweight
2x Olympic Judo Gold Medaist & Professional Fighters League Champion Kayla Harrison will be stepping into the Invicta cage to fight against Courtney King on November 20th. With the PFL on hold ...
THE MERGE: SINGLE LEG RUN THE PIPE TRIP VARIATION
Michael shows a variation to the standard run the pipe finish. This trip variation can be used to finish the takedown or as a setup to run the pipe. Check out Ep. 10 on the key elements needed to ...
The American Judo System - Systematically Improve Your Judo & BJJ
Olympic Medalist & World Judo Champion Jimmy Pedro & Olympic Medalist & BJJ Black Belt Travis Stevens have teamed up to bring you the AMERICAN JUDO SYSTEM. The American Judo System is m...
THE MERGE: Butterfly Hook Sweep Defense - Head Post Defense
Michael breaks down one of his advanced butterfly hook sweep defenses. This technique is often used as a last resort if your opponent is able to solidify a strong hook sweep position, trap your arm...
FUJI Women's Suparaito White/Teal
COMING SOON: New colorway FUJI Sports Suparaito BJJ Gi for Women in White & Teal One of the most popular women's jiu-jitsu uniforms is coming in a new colorway. While the base color of the uni...
THE MERGE: Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu Russian Tie 360 Double Leg Breakdown
Michael breaks down the 360 double leg takedown that Cyborg executed on James Puopolo in the 2019 IBJJF No Gi World Championship 97 KG Finals. He also points out a crucial positional adjustment Cyb...
FUJI Women's Submit Everyone NEW Colorways!
COMING SOON: New colorways for the FUJI Sports Submit Everyone BJJ Gi for Women! One of the most popular women's jiu-jitsu uniforms is coming in a new colorway. While the base color of the uniform...
FUJI Women's Suparaito Black/Pink
COMING SOON: New colorway FUJI Sports Suparaito BJJ Gi for Women in Black & Pink One of the most popular women's jiu-jitsu uniforms is coming in a new colorway. While the base color of the uni...
THE MERGE: Single Leg Knee Pinch Defense
Michael discusses one of the most overlooked points of control that need to be addressed when defending a single leg takedown. This is often a prerequisite before you can begin sprawling your legs...
COMING SOON: New from FUJI Sports is the Flow T-Shirt line. One of the most comfortable t-shirts you'll even own. The base color of these shirts are grey and blue while the design itself is a mod...
Are BJJ academies and Judo dojos dying in 2020?
138 academy owners told us how they were fairing post COVID-19 quarantine. The numbers aren't looking good. Let's breakdown the data: 8.7% permanently closed their academy 32.6% lost ov...
THE MERGE: Luiza Monteiro X Pass Guard Recovery Breakdown
September 2020 Third Coast Grappling hosted their very first women's tournament (Kumite 7). In the finals we had two multiple time world champions, Luiza Monteiro and Ana Carolina Vieira. Ana was ...
THE MERGE: Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa Double Leg Pancake Defense Breakdown
In the 2019 ADCC 99kg quarter-finals Atos Jiu Jitsu’s Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa and Patrick Gaudio went head-to-head. Patrick takes a double leg on Lucas and Hulk defends with a perfectly timed pancake...
THE MERGE: Hayden Hidlay Single Leg Knee Slide Cut Back Finish
Hayden Hidlay (NC State University) claimed the 157 pound title at the 2020 Southern Scuffle. In his semi-finals match against Wyatt Sheets he began a takedown series with a high crotch which led ...
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