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BOGO NOGI Grappling Shorts

BOGO NOGI Grappling Shorts

Don’t miss out on the Buy One Get One Sale on all FUJI Sports NOGI Shorts As the interest continues to grow in the NOGI Grappling space, the team here at FUJI Sports has made a continued effort to ...

FUJI Sports #1 Rated Competition BJJ Gi

FUJI Sports #1 Rated Competition BJJ Gi

FUJI SEKAI 2.0 BJJ Is The #1 Rated Competition BJJ Gi Competition BJJ Gis are sold by almost every brand. But what sets a competition BJJ gi apart from the standard jiu jitsu gi? The SEKAI 2.0 BJJ ...

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Michael Trasso - Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling

Say hello to Michael Trasso! He is the owner and operator of Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling located in Glen Rock, NJ. If you're near Glen Rock and you’re looking for world class instruction and ...

The Merge: WILLIAM TACKETT'S DUCK UNDER BREAKDOWN

The Merge: WILLIAM TACKETT'S DUCK UNDER BREAKDOWN

In the Third Coast Grappling 5 main event, William Tackett defeated Fellipe Andrew via heel hook. Before the submission though, William executed a beautiful duck under from his opponent's wrist co...

The Merge: PJ BARCH'S ELBOW TIE DUCK UNDER

The Merge: PJ BARCH'S ELBOW TIE DUCK UNDER

This past April, 10th Planet's PJ Barch was crowned the 170 lbs champion at the Emerald City Invitational. Michael breaks down PJ's slick duck under and also demonstrates how you can turn your opp...

The Merge: BRETT PHARR'S RUSSIAN TIE SINGLE LEG + SHOVEL STEP TAKEDOWN

The Merge: BRETT PHARR'S RUSSIAN TIE SINGLE LEG + SHOVEL STEP TAKEDOWN

Transitioning to a single leg takedown from the Russian tie requires an effective set up. Michael breaks down Brett Pharr's Russian tie single leg entry from the 2020 RTC cup and also shares a sli...

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - KIMURA THROW-BY

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - KIMURA THROW-BY

Using the kimura trap to defend the single leg takedown is very common in Jiu Jitsu, but sometimes your opponent's hands will separate, their arm will straighten, and you lose the leverage on the ...

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - HIP TIP KNEE TAP COMBO

The Merge: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - HIP TIP KNEE TAP COMBO

Sprawling on your opponent’s shot is a great start to defending their takedown, but sometimes it’s hard to completely peel them off your leg! Michael demonstrates a solid single leg defense that b...

The Merge: NICKY RYAN'S DOUBLE LEG TO BODY LOCK PASS - 2021 ROAD TO ADCC

The Merge: NICKY RYAN'S DOUBLE LEG TO BODY LOCK PASS - 2021 ROAD TO ADCC

This past July, Nicky Ryan went head-to-head with fellow ADCC veteran, Dante Leon. Nicky put on a wresting clinic both from his feet as well as wrestling up from the bottom position. Michael break...

The Merge: Manuel Ribamar Single Leg Run the Pipe Breakdown

The Merge: Manuel Ribamar Single Leg Run the Pipe Breakdown

Third Coast Grappling 6 - Manuel Ribamar proved that the basics still work even at the highest level! Michael breaks down Ribamar’s Single Leg Run the Pipe finish but here’s the catch, his opponen...

The Merge: CRAIG JONES' RUSSIAN TIE UCHI MATA BREAKDOWN

The Merge: CRAIG JONES' RUSSIAN TIE UCHI MATA BREAKDOWN

Australia’s deadliest mammal, Craig Jones, displayed some of his wrestling skills against Atos’ Tye Ruotolo in FloGrappling’s WNO event in June. Michael breaks down Craig’s Russian Tie Uchi Mata t...

The Merge: MAGGIE GRINDATTI DOUBLE LEG KOSOTO GAKE (LEG HOOK) VARIATION

The Merge: MAGGIE GRINDATTI DOUBLE LEG KOSOTO GAKE (LEG HOOK) VARIATION

Michael breaks down Maggie's seamless double leg takedown from the 2021 IBJFF No Gi Pan Ams. Michael highlights the outer leg hook (kosoto gake) that she uses to finish the takedown and transition...

The Merge: Single Leg Defense - Ankle Pick + Funk Roll Variation

The Merge: Single Leg Defense - Ankle Pick + Funk Roll Variation

Michael demonstrates two separate ways to take your opponent down from their single leg attempt and how to chain these two techniques together. Both takedowns put you in the top position ready to ...

The Merge: Mica Galvão's Kouchi Gari Single Leg Combo

The Merge: Mica Galvão's Kouchi Gari Single Leg Combo

Mica Galvão's performance at the 2021 IBJJF No Gi Pan Ams was beyond dominant. Michael breaks down Mica's Kouchi Gari Single Leg combo that he used multiple times in that tournament on his way to ...

The Merge: MICHAEL TRASSO'S FLIP GRIP ANKLE PICK BREAKDOWN

The Merge: MICHAEL TRASSO'S FLIP GRIP ANKLE PICK BREAKDOWN

Michael breaks down one of his favorite takedowns - the flip grip ankle pick. This variation is executed at a specific angle that provides your arm more extension than normal as well as a quick re...

The Merge: GIANCARLO BODONI'S HIGH SINGLE LEG ESCAPE - THE "HEEL SLIP"

The Merge: GIANCARLO BODONI'S HIGH SINGLE LEG ESCAPE - THE "HEEL SLIP"

Michael breaks down how Giancarlo Bodoni strategically escaped a deep high single leg when he faced Arnaldo Maidana at the 2020 IBJJF No Gi Pan Ams. Michael focuses on how Giancarlo created the pr...