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Kesa-Gatame (袈裟固) is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. Many Judo throws lead naturally to Kesa-Gatame, since the classic judo hold places one grip on the opponent’s lapel and one grip near the opponent’s elbow. Then as one enters the ground phase, one arm goes around the opponent’s […]
In a lengthy Facebook post, Jean Jacques Machado talks about the honor of serving the sport of Jiu Jitsu, the honor of being recognized by the Mayor of Los Angeles and even a little message to some of the haters. Read the entire Facebook post below. My name is Jean Jacques Machado. I recently turned 50 […]
Because even small children are able to start learning it, and because of its fundamental relationship with human movement, jiu-jitsu can be a very useful element to incorporate into one’s family quality time. (Sign Up for Aces jiu Jitsu Club’s Family Classes) One of the coolest things I have seen was a father and daughter […]
Brian Ortega plans to BE the change he wants to see in the world. For that, we applaud him! “I want to be the person that stands for the weak, for the people who are in trouble, for people who need help.”
On the fight, MMAJunkie Writes: Yana Kunitskaya went for it against Cris Cyborg. But after a little bit, it was vintage Cyborg. Cris Cyborg (20-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) retained her women’s featherweight title and stopped Kunitskaya (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a first-round TKO. The stoppage came at the 3:25 mark of the round. Kunitskaya came to […]
The highly anticipated debut of female prospect Mackenzie Dern went off without a hitch as she opens her UFC career with a tough win against Ashley Yoder via split decision at UFC 222. Ok, maybe saying “without a hitch” was not entirely accurate. That would be selling short the effort Ashley Yoder put forward, pushing Mackenzie Dern the distance and only […]
People often tout Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for being a highly efficient and effective system for self defense. Because self defense is a highly nebulous term that doesn’t really mean much to people who don’t already understand it, often it is misused. However, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu IS, objectively, a highly effective tool for self defense and fighting. Here […]
Over the last few months, following a HUGE payday in his fight against Floyd Mayweather, many have speculated whether or now McGregor would take the money and run. Some though the may retire from combat sports, other thought the allure of boxing’s huge paydays would get him to switch sports. Today, with a 100 word statement, […]
This week’s Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week is the Quarter Guard Pass This is a SUPER useful situation that catches people off-guard and ultimately will help you crush many types of folks that like to play the “Sport BJJ” game. Here’s hoping that you catch your next opponent with this slick Quarter Guard […]