It’s Throwback Thursday! It’s also takedowns month here at Aces, so I wanted to show you this technique that UFC fighter and Ultimate Fighter contestant Johnny Bedford showed us about a year ago. Watch the video, and then read on below, because I’m going to elaborate on it. There are two simple rules with takedowns […]
You and I probably agree that Jiu Jitsu is AWESOME! But did you know that Jiu Jitsu is NOT just a cool excuse to use an “Ogoshi-To-Arm Bar” in full armor like my student and Bro David Fried-To check out his show visit here. Jiu Jitsu is also great for your health!
Bad training can take many different forms. You can have good techniques that are taught poorly, bad techniques that are taught well, teachers leave things out, or they teach techniques that used to work but fail to keep up with the times. So here we’re starting a series of “Worst Advice” columns to tell you about all the […]
What an AWESOME experience as a coach to see the hard work and dedication of your friends and students be realized! I can’t say with words how in love with the process of human optimization through Jiu Jitsu I am! Not JUST the winning GOLD part, but the WHOLE process! Read Below to see the […]
Recently, Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Head Coach, Mikal Abdullah put together this high effective Leg Lasso sweep video in Austin, TX. This technique is particularly effective against aggressive guard passers who have a hard charging game! Before exploring the technique here are a few key dos and don’ts for this effective Jiu Jitsu technique:
Whether you’re a seasoned BJJ veteran or an eager newcomer to the sport, finding the right BJJ gym is tough. You don’t want to commit to a gym, start attending classes, only to realize that it’s not the right place for you. Check out these tips and learn how to find the right gym for […]
2015 is almost over and you’re running out of time to come up with your New Year’s Resolution ideas. If you haven’t made some yet – YOU’RE IN LUCK! Check out this list of 20 of the best BJJ Resolution Ideas, and pick a few that apply to you. Remember, the goals you set are the goals […]
Nothing makes you feel more empowered than a well structured attack sequence, right? Get in there and strike the bags, jump into an intense routine, and feel strong, right? Women’s fitness routines are usually based on intense fitness with wild abandon, and usually with little guidance to exact structure and form. I would encourage everyone, […]
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BJJ vs Traditional Martial Arts
Anyone who is intellectually honest knows that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an elite martial art in that one needs to have at the very least a cursory understanding- if not a mastery of – to be a complete martial artist and/or fighter. How does it compare to other popular traditional martial arts out there? Why […]
