Welcome to another week’s episode of “Ask A BJJ Black Belt”In this episode of “Ask a Black Belt” Professor Mikal tackles the question…”Are you for or against Open Mat sessions?”For anyone who might not know, an open mat in the world of BJJ is an open training session at which there is no organized instruction. Instead participants […]
In this episode of “Ask A Black Belt”, Professor Mikal answers the question: “My kid is a little out of control, can BJJ help? You’ll learn: – Life tools kids can learn from BJJ – How BJJ training helps children overcome obstacles on and off the mat – How BJJ can give your child a […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the best way to bullyproof your child. I say this all the time, but seeing a child transform to a confident leader in the community through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something to behold. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives them the confidence they need, and every child that enrolls in a BJJ class […]
News emerged a few days ago that a major international sporting body overseeing grappling has ordered its member federations to prepare for Olympic accreditation and submit Jiu Jitsu as an Olympic Sport. The news was first reported by jiu-jitsu commentator Mohammed Al Housani, who is an analyst and presenter for Abu Dhabi TV. Al Housani […]
To finish off 2017’s Technique of the Week series we’re going to show you a couple of our “Best of The Best” from the Aces Jiu Jitsu Club technique vault. This episode will cover 3 chokes and 2 armbar attacks from the back position. Here’s what you’ll learn: – My first choke I learned using […]
In case you don’t know who Anna Dempster is she is a MMA fighter who recently decided to take an internet troll named Kristopher Zylinski up on his offer. See, Zylinski doesn’t seem to believe that a female MMA fighter has and chance whatsoever against a man … specifically him. The folks at McDojoLife (Facebook page) made the match […]
Welcome to the Technique of the Week! Today I will cover one of the core techniques in BJJ… In fact, this is the move made famous by Royce Gracie that revolutionized the MMA world in a big way… …The Arm Bar In Today’s video you’ll learn: How to properly grip the arm How to lockdown […]
I wanted to take a moment and write a quick blog about an Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Friday night tradition. For those that do not know, every Friday night at Aces (The Domain location) we set the clock for 7 rounds at 7 minutes a piece … Pick a partner, roll for 7 minutes, change […]
Welcome to this week’s Technique of the Week – Back Take From the Guard. In this episode Professor Mikal will be teaching you how to take your opponents back from the closed guard. You’ll learn: – How to prevent your opponent from using their hands to stop your technique – A key hip move to ensure […]
“The King” Gordon Ryan is the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Absolute Champion. Gordon Ryan moved through his first matches with ease. By all accounts he seemed relaxed, even he was being forced to work for his submissions or put on the defense. He met Craig Jones in the final. That is where the easy path to […]