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FREE Roy Dean BJJ Blue belt Requirements DVD set and BJJ Drills DVD OFFER!
Published on 2011-12-28 09:36:00
Hey everyone, It's Xmas and as a special promotion to kick off 2012 I'm giving away 5 Roy Dean Bluebelt Requirements DVD sets and 5 BJJ Drills DVDs. The first 5 people to order the BJJ Manifesto from the link below will get a bonus Roy Dean DVD set and the BJJ Drills dvd free, I'll even pay the shipping. To qualify for this bonus send me an email at kostamegas@mail.com and I'll let you know if there are any sets left and reserve your the free bonuses so you can then order the BJJ Manifesto bel [..] > read more
Body Lock Suplex
Published on 2011-11-01 14:07:00
Today here's another high percentage takedown in the Bodylock Suplex as demonstrated by Chris Wells again. He goes through some excellent detail on setting up the throw, check it out specifically at 2:12 of the video. What's particularly useful about the body lock suplex is that it can be used nicely off of your opponents counter to your body lock attempt for a simpler takedown like a trip or lift and throw. This is a versatile takedown that you can apply to your game quickly. Just click [..] > read more
High Percentage Takedowns
Published on 2011-10-26 22:16:00
Over the next few posts, I'd like to share a series of high percentage takedowns that aren't very risky and that translate well from BJJ to MMA. In this first one, here's Chris Wells (a Pedro Sauer Black Belt) demoing a very simple and low risk Spiral Takedown. > read more
Nice Anaconda Choke Takedown And Set Up...
Published on 2011-10-23 20:42:00
Check out this interesting and effective Anaconda Choke set up. The Anaconda is a high percentage choke in MMA after the RNC and Guillotine. Some good detail of this effective set up. As usual just click on the link to check out. > read more
FREE DVD OFFER Extended!
Published on 2011-10-20 23:13:00
Hey everyone, due to the great response and the fact that many peple asked if they can change the BJJ DRILLS DVD for another one, I'm extending the offer for another 2 days. And I'm substituting the BJJ DRILLS DVD for the BJJ SAMPLER DVD, for anyone who already has the BJJ DRILLS dvd and wants a different one. Remember this is only valid if you order the BJJ MANIFESTO throught this link on OCT 21st or OCT 22nd. And remember to send me an email at info@bjjmag.com with your name, address, confir [..] > read more
BJJ and Hygiene
Published on 2011-09-12 14:09:00
Here's a must read article on BJJ and personal hygiene. http://bjiujitsu.blogspot.com/2011/09/microbiologists-take-on-bjj.html > read more
Want To Appear On National TV?
Published on 2011-06-03 21:07:00
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Marcelo Garcia And My Friend Stephan Kesting Showing A High Percentage Choke... Priceless Stuff !
Published on 2011-05-19 22:13:00
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The Guard For Beginners With Vitor Shaolin
Published on 2011-04-23 23:38:00
Hey everyone, I came across this amazing video that I wanted to share with everybody. As soon as I saw it I thought of putting it on the blog because it's has some awesome info on the guard. Check it out by clicking on the link and next week I'll b > read more
Controlling Your Opponent; Part 1
Published on 2011-04-18 08:19:00
Over the next few weeks I'll be covering some critical concepts for making your techniques work by applying proper pressure to control your opponents. Having control over your opponents is vital to making your techniques work, it's safe to say that > read more
The BJJ Manifesto Working It's Magic...
Published on 2011-04-07 22:10:00
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share a recent email I got on the effectiveness of the BJJ Manifesto and how it's working wonders for those who are applying the strategies it contains. "Hi, I just wanted to send you this email to thank you for this g > read more
More On Supplemental Conditioning With Kettlebells
Published on 2011-03-14 20:21:00
Considering a supplemental conditioning program many of you might ask, why would I need to train for conditioning apart from BJJ training itself?This is a good question.Well although your main training on the mat is going to be one of the primary and > read more
Supplemental Training For BJJ
Published on 2011-03-09 22:56:00
Continuing where we left off last post I'd like to share this video with everyone on combining Kettlebell training with bodyweight training for peak conditioning. Just click on the link to watch the video. Check it out and let me know what you th > read more
Conditioning For BJJ And MMA.
Published on 2011-03-04 14:48:00
When it comes to conditioning programs for both BJJ and MMA, grapplers and mixed martial artists have many options available for getting in functional shape and improving everything from the flexibility to explosive power. endurance, strength and men > read more
New Format And Some Awesome Freebies!
Published on 2011-02-28 12:56:00
I've been wondering how to deliver some of the exciting new upcoming releases that I have in store for subscribers of the Jiujitsu Universe blog. There are some free videos that'll I'll be offering exclusively to subscribers over the next few months. > read more
Fundamentals Of BJJ
Published on 2011-02-01 20:14:00
Over the next few posts I'll be covering more of the fundamentals of BJJ. As I will be getting into some more complex aspects of BJJ, I'll first just cover the fundamental basics. Most of you will see this as a review but just bear with me as I prom > read more
Year's End
Published on 2010-12-14 13:52:00
I would just like to send a special thanks out to all my readers.2010 has been an amazing year, and many of you have written in to tell me of the great improvements you have made this year.The majority of those emails have been concerning The BJJ Man > read more
Fundamental BJJ Strategies
Published on 2010-11-11 20:18:00
Last post I wrote about a great resource, The BJJ Manifesto, that many of you have taken advantage of and written to me about your great results.This post I want to discuss a couple of strategies for getting your opponent to make a mistake that you c > read more
BJJ And Strategy; It's Rare That I'm This Impressed!
Published on 2010-11-05 22:32:00
Everyone who reads the Jiujitsu Universe blog knows how important I feel the study of strategy is for taking your game to the highest level. The proof of how important this is simply comes from how much feedback I get on how strategy plays a MUCH bi > read more
Tony Pacenski's Hook Sweep DVD Set.
Published on 2010-11-01 13:24:00
The martial arts are full of DVDs and Brazilian Jiujitsu is no different. Many of those DVDs aren't worth much discussion. That's why when a DVD set packed with so much insight and useful information comes out, it's important for everyone who practic > read more
Neglecting The Half Guard?
Published on 2010-09-28 11:14:00
Having difficulty with your opponent in your half guard?It's common for beginners to get stuck with their opponents in half guard when they don't understand the key points to keeping their opponents from immobilizing them or passing their half guard. > read more
Royce Gracie Interview; Interesting Points.
Published on 2010-09-02 08:57:00
Check out this interesting interview with Royce Gracie, Royce brings up some important points even though I don't totally agree with his ideas and methods. One of the main points that Royce misses out on is the evolution brought on in the game. I do > read more
Best Sweeps By Marcello Monteiro
Published on 2010-08-04 22:57:00
If you're looking for excellent reference DVDs then you'll notice I have been reviewing several of Marcello Monteiro's dvds lately. Simply put they are packed with quality information and are extremely detailed for making the techniques work. This > read more
A Great Reference For De La Riva Guard.
Published on 2010-07-22 23:37:00
If you're looking for a great DVD to get a solid perspective on De La Riva Guard then I highly recommend Marcello Monteiro's De La Riva Guard DVD. A few weeks ago I posted some videos that demonstrated the basics of this guard variation, if you want > read more
What Do You Do When Your Opponent Stands Up In Your Guard?
Published on 2010-07-08 22:11:00
If you find yourself asking this question often then you need to learn the De La Riva Guard. Here are some videos offering a good primer on this essential Guard variation. > read more