Category Archives: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques

BJJ Tutorial: The Bullfighter Pass (Part 2)

In a previous post here, we talked about how the bullfighter pass works under ideal circumstances – that is, when your opponent is compliant and the pass is easy. In this post, we’ll revisit the pass and see how it works … Continue reading

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BJJ Tutorial: The Bullfighter Pass (Part 1)

Today, in the first of two parts, we’ll look at a simple way to pass your opponent’s guard: the bullfighter pass. Contrary to the image to the left, this requires neither a glitzy matador’s outfit nor a rapier. It does, … Continue reading

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BJJ for Self-Defense: Standing Up Safely

As you know, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu deals principally with fighting on the ground. And, as you also know, not every street fight will give you the opportunity to land a perfect double-leg. We’ve done a little musing, already, on the … Continue reading

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How to Do a Proper Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ankle Lock

This Tuesday, Mastery class gave us a unique opportunity to work on applying leg locks to otherwise “normal” positions. While the world of leg locks is usually seen as different or a “high-flying” style to control and submit an opponent, … Continue reading

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Jujitsu for Self Defense – Technique

Using this arm triangle is a great way to subdue an opponent without having to truly harm him in any way. Notice how coach Tim sinks his weight DOWNWARD, allowing is shoulder to do most of the work instead of … Continue reading

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Vikas Testing

Testing Here . Vikas

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Junior’s Weird Rear Choke Attack

“Throwback” technique with Mr. Radhames Familia! This was for our Sept 11, 2011 charity event for Narragansett, RI’s firefighters. Radhames (AKA: Junior) is a Big Deal in the RI BJJ scene, and after winning our tournament, he demonstrates some techniques … Continue reading

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RI BJJ Tutorial: Counters to a Handful of Guard Passes

Guard Passes: The Offense and the Defense Besides all the celebrating around here, the focus on this blog, lately, has been on passing guard. We’ve recently revisited the knee cut pass in gi and no-gi versions, and we also had another look … Continue reading

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One Hundred Posts! Self-Celebratory Nostalgia!

This Is It: One Hundred Posts Actually, this is now the 102nd post on this blog. And if you count the posts on sister-site, Mixed Martial Arts In Rhode Island, we’re at more like 150. But as far as Brazilian … Continue reading

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