Judo Throw Combinations

Team:

Per our class tonight on throw combinations, below is a good video of olympian gold medalist and U.S. team coach Mike Swain explaining several techniques, three of which we covered today.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsHKY1LCrCk

Chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Team:

We're always talking about how jiu-jitsu is like chess, so here's an article that articulates the connection on many levels. Enjoy.

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/chess-and-brazilian-jiu-jitsu?lc=1

See you all on the mat -- this Saturday!

ADCC 2009 Blog

Team:

Gracie Magazine has started a new blog dedicated to providing regular updates on the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (commonly referred to as ADCC) submission grappling championship. The next ADCC tournament will be held in Barcelona in about two weeks. There are some major players competing, including Kron Gracie, Marcelo Garcia and Master Pedro Sauer Black Belt Jeff Curran, to name a few.

Bookmark http://graciemagbarcelona2009.wordpress.com/  and begin following the news as the event draws closer. We'll continue to keep you guys informed of the latest as well.

See you all on the mats!

Rickson Gracie Stand-Up Sparring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE2OkAzea48

Ricardo Almeida Training Program