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MikeM asked a question in Jiu-Jitsu techniques:

BJJ techniques: basics or fancy stuff?

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Every time I watch competition I notice so many flashy moves, flying armbars, fancy sweeps, takedowns, but I see very few of them lend submissions or even points... more
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Yes posted a tip in Escapes:

Side control escape by Clark Gracie

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Good old school escape from site control
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lisa.b asked a question in Jiu-Jitsu History:

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu origins in greece?

I am not sure if this is true, but I been searching for origins of bjj and my jurney through time and history took me back to beaches and streets of Brazil, then... more
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Yes posted a tip in Throws:

Osoto Gari Takedown for Jiu Jitsu- BJJ Blue Belt Requirements Technique #3

In this jiu jitsu video, you'll learn how to do a jiu jitsu takedown based on the Osoto Gari judo takedown from Eduardo Rocha. The osoto gari is one of the origi... more
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A.F. asked a question in Guard:

best spider guard passing

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There is so many variations on youtube and DVDs. What is one you like the most and which one you tried and it works for you in rolling and matches?
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MikeM asked a question in Jiu-Jitsu techniques:

BJJ techniques: moves vs. principles?

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I always thought about jiu-jitsu as a bunch of the moves, kind of in chess game. But today after rolling with somebody (higher belt) I have high respect for, f... more
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Yes posted a tip in Throws:

Judo Hip Throw (O-Goshi) by Eduardo Rocha

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Learn the Judo Hip Throw (O-Goshi) from Eduardo Rocha, jiu jitsu champion and 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie.
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Yes posted a tip in MMA (Pride, UFC):

Best of Anderson Silva

Found cool Anderson Silva highlights video. For those 3 of you that dont know of Anderson Silva, he is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt from Antônio Rodrigo Nog... more
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Yes posted a tip in Throws:

Osoto Gari Judo Takedown - BJJ Blue Belt Requirements

In this jiu jitsu video, you'll learn how to do the Osoto Gari judo takedown from Eduardo Rocha, jiu jitsu champion and 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie... more
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Yes posted a tip in Throws:

Double Leg Takedown by Eduardo Rocha

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Our first video out of many that are coming... Learn the Double Leg Takedown from Eduardo Rocha, jiu jitsu champion and 4th degree black belt under Royler Gr... more
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JoeC asked a question in Jiu-Jitsu Info:

How long does it usually takes to get black belt in bjj?

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I heard all kind of stories, from 3 years to 10+, does anybody knows? Do you know some black belts stories?
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JoeC asked a question in MMA (Pride, UFC):

How did UFC started?

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What is story behind UFC, how it started, what are its origins?
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A.F. asked a question in Jiu-Jitsu Info:

What does "red belt" means in BJJ?

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There is this movie about it, but as always feels like Hollywood pulled BS on watchers. Do you guys know what is real red belt and who has it?
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Yes posted a tip in Samurais:

Japanese Jiu-jitsu

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If you ever wondered what jiu-jitsu looked like before brazilians "rewrote it" on the beaches and made it into bjj, here is some old school japanese ji... more
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Yes posted a tip in Arm Locks:

George St Pierre arm bar from mount

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George St Pierre demonstrating and arm bar from the top position.
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MikeM asked a question in Rules:

Jiu-jitsu tournament rules cheat-sheet

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I have first tournament in few days and did not have time to go to one of those seminars for rules. Can anybody give me simple break down of stuff I need to know... more
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JoeC asked a question in Guard:

What is best way to open guard?

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I am white belt and struggle with this a lot? I have no problem staying safe in guard, but opening and passing it are not my stronger points? Please help out wit... more
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A.F. asked a question in Jiu jitsu for women:

Kimura for Women by Christie Philips

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Nice adjustments accounting for opponent strength.
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MikeM posted a tip about a activity:

Brian Kuzdale / under-hook choke

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A.F. asked a question in Jiu jitsu for women:

Arm Bar by Cindy Omatsu and Leka Viera

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Anybody tried this one? Does it really work, sure looks cool.
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Yes asked a question about a activity:

Sorrell vs De La Cruz

US Open XVI: Senior 1 Light Weight Purple; Sorrell vs De La Cruz Match 1 US Open XVI: Senior 1 Light Weight Purple; Sorrell vs De La Cruz Match 2, Final
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MikeM posted a tip:

Zack Sit vs Darin Mesina

Blue belt adult feather weight division Zack Sit (Pitbull BJJ) vs Darin Mesina (FTCC) Finished the fight via loop choke from Darin's turtle position.
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lisa.b posted a tip in Jiu-Jitsu techniques:

Post training Bjj loose conditioning

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It is cool conditioning by Andre Galvao, watch it.
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MikeM asked a question about a activity:

Who is going to compete on US Open XVI?

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If you are going to compete this weekend respond here.
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Yes blogged:

Kron Gracie vs. Pedro Bessa

Kron Gracie vs Pedro Bessa at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2009 Kron Gracie vs Gilbert Durinho Burns
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Yes posted a tip in Upcoming :

Miami Open IBJJF Championship - oct 22th 2011

Info: DATE: October 22th 2011. ADDRESS: Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus 11011 SW 104th Street Miami, Florida 33176 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15/Oct/2011 REG... more
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Yes posted a tip in Upcoming :

World jiu-jitsu NO-GI Championship - Nov 5th 2011

DATE: November 05th, 2011. ADDRESS: California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 29/Oct/2011 REG... more
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Yes posted a tip in MMA (Pride, UFC):

Rickson Gracie fight - Cool video

For all of you that don't are to young to remember days of Pride and Rickson Gracie check out cool video from days when MMA was still happening mainly in Japan. ... more

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