Want to Train BJJ in Tokyo? BJJ Tokyo Lifestyle

Tokyo is an awesome city. So much so that I’ve been there four times in the last 3 years. With a unique culture, fast-paced lifestyle and some of the best food in the world it’s also a mecca of BJJ.  Tokyo is home to hundred of competitors and a thriving BJJ and MMA scene.  In […]

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The Real Life Grappling Dummy: Maximo Blanco

He isn’t really a dummy, but Blanco was scouted from his hometown in Venezuela to come to wrestle in Japan. This promising young athlete has been spreading waves throughout the industry with his unique style of wrestling and BJJ. Explosive, technical and extremely skilled Blanco shares some training insights with us and a few techniques. […]

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Secret Techniques and Attacks with Robert Satoshi

In 2012 Satoshi defeated an insane amount of competitors including: Pedro Bessa, Michael Langhi, JT Torres, Rodrigo Caporal, Lucas Lepri. That was just the beginning for this young Brazilian monster living in Japan.  Satoshi also shows us some of his favorite techniques including his famous reverse DLR guard. Check out this interview and his best techniques. […]

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Why Masakazu Imanari Enjoys Breaking Bones

Perhaps one of the most enigmatic grapplings in history, Imanari is also known as the “leg breaker”.  He is a man who has a serious hatred of his opponents ankles and knees, so much so that he has on occasion (many times) broken them.  However his story isn’t just all about hurting his opponents. In […]

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How to Train and Fight Like Yuki Nakai

In August 2015 I had the pleasure of training with Mr. Nakai and I can say he was one of the nicest, most technical fighters I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting.  Nakai’s techniques were more of a mixture of traditional freestyle wrestling and traditional submission wrestling.  His style was unique and refreshing.  In this […]

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Inside the Mind and Heart of Kazushi Sakuraba

Sakuraba is perhaps the most famous of all early generation MMA and BJJ fighters.  From an early career and training with the Gracies, he offers engaging insights into his personal training philosophy.  Conducted in Tokyo in May 2013, the biggest takeaway of this video is Sakuraba’s insistence on the power of the mind. In a […]

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The Philosophy of BJJ and Mushin No Shin

The Zen expression of Mushin No Shin or state of no-mindedness has become symbolic with a sport which requires strategy, speed and extreme mental disciple.  A zen warrior is thought to be free of intrusive thought or worry allowing him to act in a way that is both instant and not reactionary.  The ultimate goal […]

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