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Demian Maia Could Be the Next UFC Champ Without Ever Throwing a Punch

Coming off a big win against a very tough Jorge Masvidal, Demian Maia finds himself in that elite “title shot” conversation. While many fans of the UFC are enamored with the striking and highlight knockouts, Demian Maia’s climb back to the top contender spot is largely due to to his world class Jiu Jitsu game.

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[VIDEO] Choking an Attacker with Their Own Jacket

Our AWESOME friends from The Modern Rogue stopped by again for some good times and awesome techniques. This week, they wanted to know how to choke someone out using their own collar. Professor Mikal was more than happy to show them how to do this, Aces style! See the full video below: Choking an Attacker with […]

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Man Uses Jiu Jitsu to Save Woman From Knife Attack

According to the Manchester Evening News, Kevin Taylor was out grocery shopping with his wife and children when he heard a woman and her daughter in distress.

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Can Jiu Jitsu Help Correct the NFL’s Concussion Problem?

  Scott Peters made his living as an NFL offensive lineman. He stood 6-3 and  weighed 300 pounds. So too say that being tapped out in his first Jiu Jitsu class by men twice as old and half is weight was a surprise would be an understatement.

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Curated MMA UFC

Dana White on Anderson Silva: “If you’re considering retirement, you should probably do it”

UFC President Dana White has always said that if a fighter is considering retirement, they should probably do it. This goes for arguably the greatest fighter to ever step in the octagon, Anderson Silva.

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What happens when a GIRL fights in the BOYS Jiu Jitsu division?

Add this to the list of things we love. There is a reason Jiu Jitsu is one of the most practical martial arts in the world. It allows you to neutralize a stronger opponent through leverage and technique. Props to this young beast, whoever she is! See the full video below! **If you are in […]

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A Jiu Jitsu Champion with Prosthetic Leg Wins Big in Abu Dhabi

Ronald Mann is an Army Veteran. Ronald Mann is an amputee, losing his left leg in a motorcycle accident over 20 years ago. Ronald Mann is also a champion after taking gold in the World Para Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Abu Dhabi.

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How Finding Jiu Jitsu at 35 Changed My Life

    I had never taken a single martial arts class in my entire life. Not even YMCA level stuff.

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Live Video: IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nationals Day 2

See below for the IBJJF live stream as they broadcast from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nationals.  After the live feeds are over, the full video should be available to watch soon after.

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Can The USA Become #1 in the World in Jiu-Jitsu?

In a recent article, Gianni Grippo who writes for our friends at FloGrappling asked how the U.S.A. could become #1 in the world in Jiu-Jitsu.