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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14 Year Old BJJ Monster Rolls with Paulo Miyao

We have all heard of those legendary Brazilian kids, who at only 13-14 years old are skilled enough to beat more adults. Well, this is one in action. Watch Matheus taken on Paulo Miyao for a fun sparring session that gets a bit heated.  Mattheus is one of the youngest students at Unity Jiu Jitsu […]

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Yuri Simoes: How to Train Like a Professional

In this week’s episode we caught up with Yuri Simoes to get a close look at how he trains with some of the best grapplers on the planet.  Yuri is one of the most talented and hard working up and coming BJJ fighters. Capturing multiple national and world titles, Simoes shows you how to train […]

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How John Danahar Builds Top Level Competitors

John Danahar is one of those iconic figures that only comes around once in a while. Cool, calm and collected Danahar has coached multiple BJJ and MMA athletes in the pinnacle of their sport.  In a recent interview by BJJ Hacks Danahar explains how he encourages his students to maintain a high intensity training level. […]

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The Best BJJ Players of NYC: Miyaos, Murilo Santana, Luiza Monteiro

Unity BJJ is one of the most hardcore groups of BJJ guys in all of NYC and the US. With constant visits by famous guests from the international BJJ circuit it’s no wonder why they boost more Mundial Gold Medalists than any other gym in the NYC area. In this weeks video, take a close […]

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Garry Tonon Shares His Views on Wrestling and BJJ

Garry Tonon is one interesting guy. His unique blend of wrestling and BJJ is accentuated by his extremely developed leglock game, inspired by his mentor and coach John Danaher. His success at the highest levels of no-gi grappling is no short part to his hard work and dedication to training. Here, he talks about his […]

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Armbar from Side-control with Daisuke Nakamura

  As you can see, Nakamura-sensei is fan of submitting from the top. His unique set-up gives him lots of different options when attack. First, shelving the near-side arm is a perfect move for any grappling situation, including MMA. Transitioning to the mount from the position allows him a wide variety of gi chokes but […]

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Dillon Danis Called Out by Ryan Gordon

John Danaher black belt and Garry Tonon prodigy Ryan Gordon has issued a challenge to Dillon Danis and two other members of the Marcelo Garcia Dream Team. Check out Dillon Danis training here at Marcelo Garcia’s Academy in New York. This up and comer made huge waves at the brown belt level and is sure […]

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Renzo Gracie and His School of Monsters

It takes a true legend of the sport like Renzo Gracie to open a gym in the heart of New York City and have such a massive following. Arguably the second biggest name to use the Gracie moniker to brand his schools (Gracie Barra being number one), Renzo has no shortage of black belts under […]

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Eddie Cumming on his upcoming no-gi matches in 2016

Watch as Eddie Cummings gives his takes on leglocks, training in the gi vs. no-gi and how to win matches more effectively. With world class training partners such as John Danaher, Garry Tonon and Gordon Ryan, this footlock specialist has made a name for himself in the international grappling community. Hailing from Bushwick, NYC, this […]

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