Competing at a high level, developing elite students, and creating a fundamental guard, Ricardo De La Riva stands tall in the Jiu Jitsu world. He is the perfect example of creativity and technique coming together to control larger, more aggressive opponents.
Read MoreIn order to execute your game plan in a roll, you must be able to control your opponent. This can be done through grips, distance management, angles, and many other mechanisms. In this episode we discuss the key elements to manipulating your opponent.
Read MoreFor self defense and competition, closed guard is a crucial part of the art. Closed guard allows us to control the opponent while we are on our backs. From this position there are many attacks and sweeps that can be utilized. In this episode we talk about how to use closed guard effectively.
Read MoreAnybody off the street knows what a choke is, but not everyone knows how to perform one properly. This week we discuss what happens to the body when a choke is applied, as well as what not to do when executing this submission.
Read MoreWithout Carlos Gracie, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would not be the martial art we know today. He had an incredible impact on the way the art developed and in this epsiode we learn more about the man who helped start it all.
Read MoreFrom shoulders to heels, we discuss submissions that utilize manipulating the joints. Touching on the mechanics of specific locks, learning about their history, and understanding trends in jiu jitsu, this episode’s conversation goes all over the board.
Read MoreLearn about the people behind Just Jiu Jitsu and why you should (or shouldn't) care about what they have to say. Host, Kroyler Gracie, talks about his background and how his approach to the art has evolved over the years.
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