As demonstrated in the preceding sections of the Gracie Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced 1 curricula, we will conclude our exploration of the Gracie Concepts® program with the Advanced 2 module. The Vacirca Brothers' program, “Advanced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — Part 2,” includes the remaining le...

Defend ourselves in a real self defense situation is extremely complicated and dangerous. In fact there are many unpredictable factors which constantly change during the fighting. Our attacker could avoid, neutralize or counterattack our self defense techniques. For this reason, there is no an ab...

The knee flare is a unique method of control that leads to domination on the mat. Through applications of stand up and matwork, grappling master Vlad Koulikov will help you add this tool to round out your toolbox.

The knee flare can be used to finish takedowns, to complete sweeps, and to facilit...

Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano is known worldwide for his dynamic open guard skills and techniques. In his latest instructional, THE SITTING UP GUARD, Mauricio covers Controls, Sweeps, Submissions, and Passing The Sitting Up Guard. All of the techniques focus on a more aggressive style of guard.

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