UFC Star Charles Oliveira Promoted to 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt

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Charles Oliveira 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt

Few weeks ahead of his opportunity to claim the UFC world champion title, Charles Oliveira is promoted to 3rd-degree Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

On May 15, Charles Olivera (30-8 MMA, 18-8 UFC) will meet Michael Chandler for the UFC’s vacant lightweight title, and today he was promoted to 3rd-degree BJJ Black belt by his instructor Carlos Tavela and Jorge “Macao” Patino.

UFC’s and Jiu-Jitsu ace announced the news on Twitter:

“Hey! Quick update here… I got my 3rd degree on my Black Belt. I was promoted, by legend Jorge “Macaco” Patino, and prof. Carlos Tavela. I’m very proud! Thank God, thanks fans…”

Hey! Quick update here…

2day I got my 3rd degree.

Yeah, I was promoted, by legend Jorge “Macaco” Patino, and prof. Tavela
Very proud!

Thanx God, thanx fans…@revistatatame @AgFight @graciemag_br @luis_coutinho @bokamotoESPN @KevinI pic.twitter.com/lVzf31wWdI

— Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) April 22, 2021

After his last fight against where he dominated Tony Ferguson, he earned a UFC lightweight title shot against former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler. That was the last of the 8 fights winning streak.

Probably his complete domination and an impressive win over Tony Ferguson sped up his title shot. What’s even more interesting is that Oliveira dominated Ferguson mostly on the ground and Ferguson is the 10th planet Black Belt promoted by Eddie Bravo himself.

After winning eight straight fights, including back-to-back 2020 wins over Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson, Oliveira was finally awarded his shot at UFC gold. Oliveira will take on former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Chandler, who made quick work of Dan Hooker in his promotional debut at UFC 257 in January.

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Tyron Woodley is no Longer in the UFC, ‘Why would I consider retirement?’

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The former UFC Champion, 39-years-old Tyron Woodley is removed from UFC rankings and that usually means he’s no longer a member of the most prestigious MMA organization.

Tyron Woodley (19-7-1) was removed from UFC rankings from spot no. 10.

After 4 loss streak against Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns, Colby Covington, and Vicente Luque this was pretty obvious that it’s going to happen.

After his last loss against Vicente Luque by Brabo Choke, which was also his last fight on the UFC contract, Dana White suggested to Woodley to retire.

However, we can only assume that Woodley’s next destination will be Bellator or maybe One FC as he clearly said he won’t retire from MMA to ESPN MMA’s Ariel Helwani

“I don’t think so. I’m getting way better. It’s scary to me because I got another level. McKee at one point in the training camp asked me, are you still in this? Do you still wanna fight? Are you still in this? He didn’t understand. My body was beaten up. I’d been boxing in the morning, then doing striking there which I didn’t expect to do. Then doing Muay Thai at night. So three times a day I was kicking and punching. My body was fucked up. I’m not twenty-five. So when I would start going to the chiro, and started getting massages. I took one day of rest and I came back, and I was a machine. That’s the Tyron he remembers. But he told me on my last day of training. When everything we did I exceeded, everything, every training session, every rep. All the things he put me through, I had my best day on my last day. He said, Tyron, you got another gear, another level.”

5 Jiu-Jitsu Workouts That Never Fail

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Do Your Homework: 5 Jiu Jitsu Workouts That Never Fail

Nowadays, it is pretty much impossible to find someone that just trains BJJ, particularly if they also enjoy competing a lot. training strength and conditioning is simply a part of the puzzle, even though it is a part that is often misunderstood and more importantly, misused. Lifting weights or running can feel a lot more rewarding compared to the struggles we face in BJJ, both when picking up on new stuff, and when rolling. Let’s try and make things simple today – instead of going over the anatomy and science of the best Jiu Jitsu workouts, I’ll just offer you several different ones for your homework.

Strength and conditioning training is fun, even when it does not help your grappling. the trouble with it is that everyone is looking for Jiu Jitsu workouts that is highly specific to the sport, and done by the best grapplers in the world as confirmation that they work. That’s meaningless. Ask yourself this first: Why are you doing strength and conditioning? If it is to get a quick fix of aesthetics training and a feeling of accomplishment, grat. If you’re all about improving your performance on the mats, however, keep on reading.

The Strength And Conditioning Homework

I have shared the concept of strength and conditioning training as homework for grapplers. The gist of it is that you should do most of your training on the mats. your main training is doing actual Jiu Jitsu, whatever the class structure and curriculum might be where you are from. Everything else, when BJJ is your focus is supplemental training. In simple terms, that is something you should look to do when you’re not on the mats. Otherwise, you’re wasting a great opportunity to actually train some more BJJ!

When it comes to supplemental training, you will know that it is no longer supp[elemental when you’re lifting weights or swinging kettlebells a lot more than you’re doing armbars and guard pass drills. If you are actually able to keep strength and conditioning in the “supplemental zone” and do it as your homework, you are free to explore ways in which you can enjoy it more while getting all the benefits. And yes that will include some aesthetic gains, as a “side-effect”.

Basically, when it comes to Jiu Jitsu workouts, there are none… Jiu Jitsu is the best Jiu Jitsu workout, as corny as that may sound. That aside, if you would like to explore ways in which you can become stronger, faster, leaner, and have more endurance for the particular goal of being able to perform better in the sport of BJJ, then, there are specific workouts that will help you win your quest. Not just that, but pretty much every training discipline or modality offers things that have a great carryover to BJJ.

5 Jiu Jitsu Workouts That Never Fail

Do you know how the following Jiu Jitsu workouts won’t fail you? If you stick to them. Too many times people gather all the “best” Jiu Jitsu workouts and then never do them or stop after a couple of times… You need to do your homework all the time if you want to see progress!

That said, in my quest to bring you effective BJJ strength and conditioning workout options I opted for variety instead of going deep into training physiology this time. Namely, the following 5 options feature workouts from different aspects of physical training, and there’s something in there for pretty much everyone. IF you have any more ideas about other types of workouts that you would like me to include, feel free to suggest them!

Crossfit For BJJ

Those of you that love CrossFit and BJJ are probably aware that you can’t do both all out. Basically, you have to pick one and do the other in a supplemental fashion. If CrossFit is your homework, then you have to do two things: first, don’t train more than a couple of times a week, on days that you don’t have BJJ. Second, be careful which WODs you pick, because some are, well, just plain stupid. Having a certified and knowledgeable (do not mix the two) CrossFit coach is a must.

Basically, if I had to pick, I’d go with either Fran or Murph. Those of you that do CrossFit know what I’m talking about. Given that most people like to lift weights, I’ll opt for Fran here as the first of our top 5 Jiu Jitsu workouts.

Fran (21-15-9 reps for time):

Thrusters (squat to shoulder press in one motion. 95-pound for male, 65-pounds for female athletes are the recommendations)
Pull-ups

Weightlifting For BJJ

Full body is all the jazz. That is the only thing you need to remember when programming weightlifting Jiu Jitsu workouts. Again, I wouldn’t recommend doing more than two workout sessions per week. The exception from full-body workouts that is acceptable (well, if you want to see results, anyway) would be an upper/lower body split.

It can be really confusing what and how to train for grappling strength in a commercial fitness gym, so let me declutter things a bit. First, you want to start with something explosive, then move to something heavy, and end up with assistance work. This is the basic formula that works with all kinds of programs out there, from West Side Barbell to Olympic lifting. The exercises, will, of course, be your choice, depending on preferences, abilities, and goals, but the big three (deadlift, squat, and bench press) should have a spot in any program.

Box jumps – 5 sets x 3 reps with 90 seconds rest in between sets
Zercher squats – 3-5 sets x 3-6 reps, not going over 80% of your 1 RM. 2 minutes rest.
Superset: Inverted rows & dumbbell bench press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Superset: Scarecrows & military press: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Core or conditioning circuit (programming depends on choice of circuit)

Bodyweight For BJJ

When it comes to bodyweight training most people have two things to understand – your body can be enough resistance and you can’t just do squats, pushups, and pullups and expect to progress. IN terms of not using weight, your body can challenge you constantly, but you will need to think somewhat outside the box. That means that after a certain point your body adapts to certain exercises, which in bodyweight terms is not much, despite many more being available than the few people use.

Gymnastics is one way of really developing crazy amounts of strength as well as incredible control over your body. Conversely, I find those to be the best bodyweight Jiu Jitsu workouts as well. Remember though, that you will need a good base of endurance before you master some of the more difficult gymnastics moves. So, being able to do 200 squats, 100 pushups, and 50 pullups is the baseline. Check out some interesting gymnastic strength training exercises below:

Kettlebells For BJJ

kettlebells are the tool that people love more than anything else when it comes to BJJ. Certainly, they are a great way of developing both strength and conditioning, but they also have some limits. That said, fro those that love training with them, there are endless Jiu Jitsu workouts to pick from. The basics are to maintain a good form, use the appropriate weight for you, and of course, know when to use one and when to use two kettlebells. Oh, and if there’s one thing to always include in your kettlebell training routing for BJJ, it is a variation of loaded carries.

Kettlebell circuit for BJJ (use a moderate to heavy weight):

1 arm snatches – 5 reps on each side

1 arm clean and press – 5 reps on each side

Goblet squats – 10 reps

Goblet reverse lunges – 5 reps on each side

1 arm high pulls – 5 reps on each side

1 arm rows – 5 reps on each side

2 arm swings – 10 reps

Running For BJJ

Finally for those that are truly old school or enjoy running for some inexplicable reason, conditioning for grappling won’t be a problem if you tweak regular old long-distance running a bit. This is where intervals come into play. However, before we look into programming options, let’s cover where you can do these workouts. outdoors is the obvious top choice, especially if you have hills and the likes nearby. Indoor options include treadmills, ellipticals, versa Climber and jump rope.

Simple intervals that include both sprinting and running at a slower pace are a must in running-based Jiu Jitsu workouts. You can start off with a 1:3 ratio of sprints to jogging, and look to switch it up eventually. Another great thing is to have different length sprints and jogging intervals within the same workout, keeping your body guessing all the time.

Even More Homework!

What if you enjoy yoga? Well, that’s not really something that we’d consider a workout is it? It is more of a recovery/health-improvement method. The thing is, that is also homework! It would be ideal if you could do Yoga, stretching, or some soft tissue work every day, but that is not easy for most people to achieve. Between training BJJ and doing strength and conditioning Jiu Jitsu workouts, there’s not a lot of time left to do recovery.

The truth is, recovering from training takes up almost as much time as training does. A solid recovery routine that involves active and passive stretching, self-myofascial release, and breathing exercises will take up anywhere from 20-40 minutes easily. The bottom line is that these workouts are just as important, if not more as any other type of homework training you’re doing as a grappler. So, e you do at least a couple of them a week.

Final Thoughts

Jiu-Jitsu workouts for strength and conditioning are not set in stone, nor is there a methodology out there that is better than every other methodology. IN essence, you should do what you like and enjoy doing. If you hate running and love kettlebells, it would be dumb to think that sprints are the only way to get in shape for BJJ. As long as you program things smart, and don’t forget that conditioning is homework, pretty much anything you do will let you in fighting shape.

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The Dead Orchard Armbar – How and Why is it Effective

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Do You Know The Dead Orchard Arm Bar Attack?

Have you heard of the Dead Orchard? No, it is not a flower we are talking about, it is a BJJ submission. In fact, it is one of the most effective, If not the most effective armbar setup from the guard. Despite what you think, and probably have been taught, the armbar from guard is not as nearly as high-percentage at the highest levels of the sport as it has been portrayed to be. The submission itself is not the issue – setting it up from the guard (any guard, more or less) is. That is where Nathan Orchard’s setup comes into play.

The armbar is a reliable submission that when set up correctly, will make most people tap. Doing armbars from top positions, like mount or knee on belly is a lot more reliable though, due to a simple reason – gravity is working for you in these cases. Setting the submission up off your back is not impossible, it is just harder. In addition, most common setups involve so many steps, that they become far from optimal. Actually, all those steps actually render them ineffective. The Dead Orchard is one of the few submission attacks from guard worth considering.

Submissions From Guard Don’t Work… Unless They’re Unorthodox!

What? Submissions from the guard don’t work? Nah, I just caught someone last night. Perhaps I should re-phrase. Submissions from the guard rarely work as well at the highest levels of the sport, as they do in training against less skilled opponents. That said, certainly, submissions from the guard can be realized upon, depending on which guard you’re playing. The armbar as you know it, though, particularly from the closed guard ha a deeply flawed and sub-optimal setup pattern that for some reason, is still taught all over.

Let’s go through the basic armbar setup from the closed guard. You have grips on the sleeves (or collar and sleeve) and you isolate and arm by pulling their elbow high on your chest. From there, you open your guard, swinging in a circular fashion in order to change the angle in relation to your opponent. Then you place one leg over the head and focus on keeping their posture broken with the other leg across their back. From there, you usually need to adjust the grips before extending your hips to finish the submission.

The best example I can give on why this is sub-optimal is trying it on a grappling dummy. If you’ve ever tried it on a grappling dummy what you’ll notice is that this setup is hard and you still mess it up. Now, with a live partner that is existing, looking to set up an armbar this way seems like trying to hold water in between your hands. In different terms, this setup will work if your opponent has never trained BJJ a day in their life, or they make a bunch of mistakes one after the other. That is hardly something you can expect to happen at the highest level of the sport.

So what is the solution? Well, since the armbar is a reliable submission, we fix what seems to be the issue – the setup. Instead of what everyone expects from you, go with the unorthodox, like the Dead Orchard.

The Dead Orchard Arm Bar Setup

How exactly does the Dead Orchard armbar work? Well, the finish is pretty much the same as with any other armbar – you hyperextend the elbow. The reason why it will work is that the opponent is not going to be able to posture out, back out, or stack you to defend. I bet that got your attention.

The Dead Orchard got its name from the founder of the move, Eddie Bravo black belt Nathan Orchard. He uses the rubber guard to set up the move and solves two issues with it. Firstly, it solves a gap in the rubber guard that people often exploit to get out, o the side where your arm controls the shin. Secondly, it solves the setup and finishing of the armbar and even offers several different arm locking options.

What Nathan does from the rubber guard is trap the use the fact that people leave both their arms inside your legs in fear of a triangle. WIth the rubber guard in place, the goal is to either pull (the more obvious version) the elbow of the arm on the side opposite of your rubber guard or use your other leg to trap it in place so that it can’t go back.

From there, the Dead Orchard is basically a triangle but locked on the opposite side of a regular one. Even though you might not have a choke, you have both the opponent’s shoulders trapped inside a triangle configuration, which is a closed wedge system, is one of the strongest structures in BJJ. Moreover, you can do armbars on either arm or opt for nasty bent arm locks if you’re feeling particularly evil.

Why Listen To Nathan Orchard?

Nathan Orchard is one of the best grapplers to come from the 10th PLanet Jiu-Jitsu system. He is very well-rounded but does love to play off his back. Nathan likes to compete and does so a lot, both in No-gi and Combat Jiu-JItsu. He has fought pretty much the who is who of grappling, including Masakazu Imanari, Craig Jones, and AJ Agazarm.

In addition to being a competitor for the better part of two decades now, he is also a great coach. Orchard teaches in 10th Planet Seattle but is also the co-founder of 10th PLanet Portland. His moves have been tried and tested over the years, both by him, his students, and other black belts in the 10th PLanet Jiu-Jitsu system, and even outside of it. The Dead Orchard armbar is arguably his best work, so much so that it has worked not just in No-Gi, but also in the Gi (Caio Terra has pulled it off in competition, I think) and in MMA (Ben Saunders in the UFC).

With 6 EBI appearances and titles like Naga, Gracie Nationals, Gracie Worlds, as well as several superfights in Onnit, Polaris, and other pro-tournaments, it is clear why Orcahrd’s armbar setup should be taken seriously. In short, it works because people don’t expect it and see it coming, as well as because it solves some e of the key issue when it comes to setting up armbars from the closed guard.

All In All

The Dead Orchard is a great way of setting up the armbar from the guard even if you don’t like playing rubber guard. In fact, it will work particularly well if you are not known for your rubber guard. All you need is to spend several moments in the rubber guard, setting all the traps and never losing control over the opponent and their posture. As far as finishing the armbar goes, once you’re in the Dead Orchard, you can be as creative as you want – your opponent is not going anywhere.

Floyd Mayweather will Face Paul, Date Known, as Well as an Unusual Weight Deal!

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New Boxing 'Circus Soon, Mayweather will Face Paul? Date Leaked, as Well as an Unusual Weight Deal!

An increasingly popular trend, as expected, attracted the attention of Floyd Mayweather Jr., so one of the best boxers in history decided to do an exhibition match with Logan Paul.

The fight between a former world champion and brother Jake Paul, who knocked out Ben Askren last weekend, has been planned for months. Recall, we were supposed to watch this exhibition on February 20, but those original plans did not materialize and for a while, it seemed that nothing would come of it. But new information has surfaced these days, and even Mayweather himself has confirmed on Instagram that something is ‘cooking’.

Today, the 44-year-old Floyd announced on his profile that the location where we could watch this match is still being considered, and he singled out five cities as the favorites.

Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta found themselves on Mayweather’s list.

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Furthermore, The Athletic came up with information that the date should be June 5th. It would be Showtime’s PPV, and boxing insider Mike Coppinger also found out through his sources that there will be two different weight limits! Reportedly, Mayweather will not be allowed to weigh more than 72.6 kilograms, while the upper predicted limit for the noticeably bigger Paul will be 86.2.

Let’s also mention that Logan Paul, as a professional boxer, has only one performance behind him, and that was the defeat by his colleague YouTuber Olajide William Olatunji, better known as KSI.

If the information about the stated date turns out to be correct, Logan and Floyd will fight on the same day as Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos whose match is organized by the Triller Fight Club.

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Gordon Ryan Guard Retention DVD/Digital Course Review

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They Shall Not Pass Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD Review

There’s a new Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD instructional. I remember when statements like this were the news of the month. Now, it is just another thing that regularly happens – a DDS DVD. However, it is not just as easy to glance over the material that the DDS is releasing. After all, we’re talking about the best in the world, both in terms of coaching and competition, at least at the time being. This instructional is also not just another guard retention instructional. “They Shall Not Pass” goes way beyond that, both in terms of material and the amount of information it contains.

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People are usually so obsessed with how Gordon Ryan and the rest of his teammates are attacking and finishing people, that they miss out on how positionally sound their game is. Of course, a lot of it has to do with the conceptual teaching framework that John Danaher utilizes. However, while he may lay the foundations, Gordon certainly adds to them by introducing his own concepts. Conversely, this latest Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD “They Shall Not Pass” is guard-related and has to do with guard retention without the Gi.

The Most important Thing About Playing Guard

Why is the guard such an effective position in BJJ? Well, it offers you safety, along with a couple of offensive options – sweeps and submissions. So, why do people often fail with their guard, particularly in an offensive manner? Simple – they have no idea how to maintain the guard’s optimal structure. Basically what most people do is establish a good guard and then completely dismantle it when looking to attack. Hence, the most important aspect of the guard in BJJ (any guard) is to be able to maintain it both when you’re defending passes and when you’re attacking from it.

When guard retention is mentioned, most people immediately think defense. That is not necessarily correct. After the moment of establishing a guard, everything that happens in that guard requires you to be able to retain the position you have achieved. Makes sense, right? Retention is actually the biggest part of the puzzle with guards. Once you know how to retain a guard, you can both defend against passing attempts, and attack with sweeps and submissions of your own.

When you change the way you approach guard retention, you will also find that you will succeed with it a lot more. Now, this new Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD addresses retention from this aspect, rather than just the traditional defensive one. In other words, once you’re clear on the underlying concept of retention, picking the They Shall Not Pass DVD up will help you develop that unpassable and dangerous guard game everyone is after.

“They Shall Not Pass” Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD Review

What you get with this Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD is exactly that – a Gordon Ryan DVD. There hasn’t been a bad one yet, and he has more out than I can count. Similar to all the others, there are 8 volumes in this No-Gi instructional, with the material carefully structured in a progressive manner. The usual live rolls and commentary rounds are also there.

The progression Ryan follows in this instructional starts with the gals of both the top and bottom person involved in the exchange. He then covers using the Ashi Garami as a means of retention, before focusing o unspecific scenarios involving common passes. A final couple of volumes feature Ryan rolling with different people while using everything outlined before, followed by him narrating and explaining in detail everything that is happening during live rolls.

1. The Fundamentals Of Guard Retention

This Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD begins in a typical fashion, with him introducing the subject matter and literally explaining the most basics things possible – who is on top and who is on the bottom, and what they’re both after. This is probably a good post to mention that Ryan often refers to the concepts he shares in his passing DVD like loose and tight passing.

A couple of the important things he covers is how the bottom person should react to both loose and tight passing. There’s also a discussion on some keyguard concepts like concave shoulders, inside position, and hiding your jaw.

Halfway through this volume of the instructional, Gordon dissects loose passing and offers plenty of opportunities to stay in guard from the seated position. Stance, distance management, grip strategies, and all the usual stuff is in there, as expected. The innovative things come in the form of foot positioning and dealing with flanking while seated against a loose passer.

2. Ashi Garami

The Ashi Garami done from the bottom is pretty much an X guard variation. So, in this portion of they Shall Not Pass, Ryan treats it as a guard, offering an interesting take on it – grouping Adhi Garami’s according to the needs presented by the actions of the top person. He also asks some key questions, like for example, the role of leg entanglements against loose passing.

The majority y of this DVD looks to the groups of retention tactics Ryan has created and their relation to forward steps, back steps, and recoveries against specific grip configurations. The entire volume is a brand new way of thinking and approaching guard retention and is that missing links between playing guard and doing leg locks.

3. Dealing With The Split Squat

One of the main positions Ryan demonstrated in his passing DVD was the split squat position. The new Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD solves this particular situation by exposing its “weak spots” and exploiting them to stay in guard at all costs.

Once again, the central question is how Gordon begins, offering several different answers and solutions along the way. The split squats not a pass in itself, but more of a launching p[ad fr plenty of different passing systems. Gordon’s take o retention is that if you position yourself so that you prevent passes from ever launching from the split squat, you will have an easy time fo staying on guard. Dealing with actual passes like the knee cut as a means of late guard retention also features here.

This volume wraps up with a section on the inside foot straight hamstring passing position and all the different ways in which you can reclaim inside space and render it useless.

4. Defeating The Torreando

The Torreando is easily one of the most popular passes in BJJ, Gi, and No-Gi. The pass is very powerful and works very well. At least it did, until now.

Gordon begins the dissection of the Toreando with the main question we ask ourselves as the person having to deal with it. As expected, lots of answers follow. The Toreando is basically the bridge between loose and tight passing, and Ryan treats it exactly like that, albeit from a guard retention perspective. Cool stuff like the scissor guard, side guard, etc features here, offering interesting options for the bottom player.

Another thing this portion other Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD excels with counters. As previously stated, there’s no need to just retain guard defensively when you can actually count and get the upper hand. Even the leg drag makes an appearance, as a natural companion to the Toreando.

What is really ingestion, though, is how Ryan approaches recovering guard from the North-South position. In short, you’ll never be afraid of the North-South again.

5. Solving Stack And body Lock Passes

I guess at this point it is redundant to point out that the volume starts off with the main question we ask ourselves when it comes to stack passing. The answers include pretty much everything, from early prevention like front-facing to breaking apart the dreaded locked hands. A very, very useful portion is the one covering shin pins, something not many people (if anyone) ahs covered before.

In terms of the body lock, the “They Shall Not Pass” DVD solves the “locking” part with extreme efficiency. Basically, the pass won’t work without the lock, so retaining it pretty much comes down to early and late defenses against the grips. My personal favorite is the very late recovery after the top player passes.

6. The Half Guard Retention Formula

Despite having an entire instructional out on the subject of half guard, Ryan still has a lot to add in this DVD. Most of the options Gordon offers here have to do with the butterfly hook and the knee Shield, similar to his previous instructional. Things really do come together in this one, though, with the focus more on retaining the guard than engaging offensively for the most part. Knee levers are once again a big part of t, and there are some really slick late escapes that wrap up this Part of the Gurdon Ryan BJJ DVD as well.

7. Rolling

The usual in terms of a Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD. He rolls with 5 different people, including Placido (yeah, he is ok). In every roll, he uses all the concepts and tactics laid out before.

8. Narrated Rolls

The same as in the previous volume, but with narration. Gordon is truly an expert at narrating rolls, as he really knows how to both bring focus to important details and still lift them into the big picture of sparring.

Final Thoughts

The “They Shall Not Pass” Gordon Ryan BJJ DVD is a really valuable learning resource. However, it will make the most sense to people that have really gotten into exploring the world of retention from more than just tone direction. That said, everyone will benefit from it, and it may even result in changing people’s minds as to the complexity and importance of the subject matter. Gordon’s DVDs tend to have that effect.

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Watch Jake Paul in an MMA fight vs AJ Agazarm

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In the video below we can see Jake paul in an MMA fight vs a well-known BJJ athlete AJ Agazarm.

This kind of a fight wasn’t too hard to predict because someone who’s not trained to stay on their feet can’t stay on their feet for more than a few seconds, especially vs grapplers.

Maybe this fight was the reason why Jake paul went to boxing? Maybe he just figured out he can’t be good in many arts that MMA forces you to be good at?

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Cormier responds to Jake Paul’s challenge: ‘Why would I fight him? I would kill him!’

Cormier responds to Jake Paul’s challenge: ‘Why would I fight him? I would kill him!’

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Cormier responds to Jake Paul’s challenge: ‘Why would I fight him? I would kill him!'

Daniel Cormier wasn’t spared the arrogant name-calling of the confident Jake Paul

The scenes seen after the match between Jake Paul and Ben Askren did not sit well with Daniel Cormier. This especially refers to the behavior towards Tyron Woodley, who was in Askren’s corner, and who eventually came to Paul’s locker room to express a desire to be his next opponent. He greeted the ridicule and behavior of Paul and his team without any respect.

This was not to the liking of Daniel Cormier, who reacted via Twitter, mentioning by the way boxer J’Leon Love, who sided with Paul. Love was part of Paul’s team, he was in his corner, and in the end, he was one of those who treated Woodley with no respect.

“My skin cracks from the very way he talked to Tyron Woodley. All those kids need to learn a lesson. J’Leon Love, you don’t know how to fight. Try to respect guys like Woodley before he puts his hands on you. He’s not Ben!” Cormier wrote, for Jake Paul’s response to come quickly.

“All right fat man. You against me, J’Leon against Woodley,” Paul wrote to Cormier in response, asking Woodley to fight the said Love.

But Cormier quickly calmed his passions. Not because he wouldn’t like to charge Paul all his words, but above all, because he doesn’t see the point in such a fight.

“That guy would never fight me because I would kill him. Why would I ever fight someone like that? My reaction to everything was that because I can’t stand that guy. But who beats weaker and less than himself? I am a man who is in the Hall of Fame, who held two world titles at the same time. I will not go down to the level of a YouTuber who says that I am fighting against him. I want him to fight Tyron. I want him to fight someone real, not Ben Askren at 86 pounds, “Cormier told ESPN, adding another suggestion:

“Fight a middleweight fighter, fight Luke Rockhold. I want to see you against Luke or someone like that. Do that match and then I’m not just going to say you have basic skills, I’m going to say you’re a real fighter. Right now you’re just someone pretending to be such.”

Cormier of course has no desire to return to fighting, as he enjoys his job at the UFC and at ESPN. But he admits that Paul has quite managed to irritate him with his way of expressing himself. But it will be enough pleasure for him to be punished by one of his fellow MMA fighters. As he himself said, he will not descend to that level.

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White responds to the accusations: ‘I don’t owe anyone two million dollars for Jake Paul’s victory‘

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White responds to the accusations: ‘I don’t owe anyone two million dollars for Jake Paul’s victory‘

The UFC president, Dana White, reacted to Snoop Dogg’s statements and the story of the bet on the match between Askren and Paul.

“Let’s be honest, Jake Paul is not a female boxer. He’s a female kid from YouTube. I’ll bet a million dollars he’ll lose,” Dana White said just over a month ago.

Last weekend it turned out that he didn’t predict well the main fight of the Triller Fright Club show between Jake Paul and Ben Askren when Paul KO’d Askren in the first round.

Shortly after the match was stopped in the broadcast, Snoop Dogg could be heard shouting that the UFC president owed him two million dollars.

If we go back a few weeks, we will remember that the famous rapper tried to double White’s “stake”, but the alleged bet, at least according to White, never happened.

“I’ll tell you this: I don’t owe Snoop two million dollars. We never bet … Let me be clear: I never made an illegal bet, ever. I didn’t bet illegally on Saturday and I didn’t bet two million dollars. Not even with Snoop, nor with anyone else,” White was clear in a conversation with Yahoo Sports.

“Javier Mendez, the head coach of the AKA team, called me shortly after I was a guest on Mike Tyson’s podcast and told me that the characters from the Thriller want to accept the bet and that they actually want to bet two million, but I told him it was * “Firstly, I’m not going to bet illegally, and secondly, why would I bet with them when I can do it legally and get a 2-1 ratio,” the UFC president added on the subject.

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The Best MMA DVD and Digital Courses

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Learning martial arts from books is nearly impossible. Learning from video material, though, is a very different thing. Once again, it was BJJ that demonstrated you can learn a lot from DVD instructional and digital content. While learning from videos is s staple in Jiu-Jitsu these days, you could also learn a lot about MMA from digital content as well. While it will not make you an MMA fighter without actual training, watching the best MMA DVD and Digital instructional will certainly open up new horizons for you, especially if you include your coaches in what you’re watching.

Mixed martial arts is the most difficult sport out there without a doubt, especially if you’re looking to be a professional fighter. There’s nothing like training in a gym, with sparring partners, and this is true for every martial art, even Aikido. However, if you’re training MMA there’s no way around sparring constantly in all the different areas of the sports. Then, you also have to think about tactics, specific game plans for every fight, your own style of fighting, etc. In all of these areas, you can find a lot of answers, or even better, questions to ask of your coaches in MMA instructionals. And, while every DVD can teach you something, having the best MMA instructionals at your disposal is what can turn out to be a game-changer!

The Best MMA DVD Instructionals Collection

It is not easy to figure out what the best MMA DVDs are, given that there are so many moving parts to the sport. And that is before we even consider the individual factors. Nonetheless, certain DVDs have been proven to help anyone that gives them a watch, whether it is by solving puzzles, or opening up new ones to solve.

However, it would be presumptuous to just focus on several MMA DVDs thinking they’ll universally work for everyone. That is why we di a TOP 5 list of the very Best MMA DVDs that you can get in digital format. But we did not stop there. Below you’ll also find every MMA DVD that is worth your time and effort in the most comprehensive list of MMA instructionals put together to this day. Enjoy!

THE TOP 5

1. Combat Sports Ground and Pound by Mick Hall

One of the most brutal ways to dominate an MMA fight, and oftentimes finish it, is by ground and pound. Learn all the intricate ways of dealing with punishment from different top positions, like the mount, crucifix, from inside the closed guard, and lots more. This DVD instructional will have you ready to finish any fight that goes to the ground with you on top.

2. The Fundamentals of MMA by Greg Jackson

Greg Jackson is one of the top names if not the best ever MMA coaches of all time. While not everyone around the world has the luxury of training at his gym, using his DVD instructional is just a few clicks away! In this two-part DVD, Greg breaks down the key concepts of building up an MMA game plan, covering stuff like 3/4 surrounding, post, and rift, the Gemini twin concept, etc. Make a note of his “Mongolian attacks” concept, as it is something that will really change your game, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a surging amateur.

3. BJJ For MMA: Cage Wall by Devin Powell

There’s no way around using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA. That said, you’ll need to know some aspects of BJJ that are highly specific to MMA more than anything else. Using the cage and wall to your advantage is not something usually covered in BJJ classes,s but it is essential for MMA fighters.

This four-part MMA DVD instructional will teach you how to use the cage both offensively and defensively when grappling in an MMA setting. moreover, it will uncover key submission chains that become available when the wall surface enters the frame.

4. Attacks, Counter and Feints for MMA by Randy Steinke

Tactics. If there is one thing that can change the outcome of any MMA fight it is tactics. To that account, being tricky and unpredictable means nobody can really prepare for your style of fighting. Developing a solid counterattacking system, one that involves faints and blends in attacks is one of the best baseline concepts for building an MMA game.

This is a four-part striking DVD that will help you understand MAM footwork, using the cage to your advantage, attacking, countering, feinting, and using sneaky “backdoor” attacks to surprise opponents. Truly, one of the very DVDs out there!

5.Mastering The Clinch by Rafael Cordeiro

Another huge aspect of MMA is controlling the clinch. Rafael Cordeiro is one of the most accomplished MMA coaches in the history of the sport. In this 3-part instructional, he offers step-by-step stigmatization of clinching for MMA, from basics to advanced. Everything from closing the distance to control and disengaging is covered in this instructional. A real must-have for any MMA fighter.

List Of Every MMA DVD Instructional Out There

It is not that the following MAM DVDs are worse off than the 5 above, it is just that they are more specific and as such, might appeal to certain people more than to others. That’ is perfectly ok, as, once again, MMA is highly individual. Check out the full list of all MMA instructional available for you:

Working The Cage And Walls In MMA by Benson Henderson

Working the cage is crucial for MMA, and this is the DVD to teach you how to gain every advantage, both standing and on the ground. Delivering the information is Benson Henderson, which is in its won a great reason not pick this DVD up.
Crash Course: Striking For MMA by Kyle Bochniak

A crash course in striking for MMA won’t make you a world-class striker, but it will teach you the ins and outs of the standup aspects of the sport. And get you battle ready, of course.
Striking For MMA by Daniel Woirin

Learn striking for MMA from the coach that taught Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva, and Dan Henderson.
Striking For MMA by Cyrille Diabate

Another 4-part instructional, dedicated to the striking aspects of MMA. A bit more on the advanced side, with lots of interesting striking combinations.
The MMA Muay Thai Manual by Cheick Kongo

Cheick Kongo. That should be enough for everyone to go out and get this DVD. Even more, some, when it is a fully detailed Muay Thai For MMA DVD by the UFC veteran.
Tinguinha’s Open Guard for Beginners DVD – BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA

The closed guard will get you only so far in MMA. Enter the open guard, but none other than Tinguinha, one of the masters of the position. Use this DVD to nullify most people’s passing and ground and pound attempts.
Six Gun Striking by Brandon Gibson

A kickboxing-based striking instructional for MMA fighters that has three volumes of highly interesting combinations and concepts.
Explosive Striking by Thiago Alves

IF you’ve seen Thiago Alves fight, you know that anything he does happens at the speed of light. This MMA DVD will not only help you with your striking technique but also with power, speed, and precision.
The Comprehensive Strikers Guide by Anderson Silva

While you might not end up moving and striking like Anderson Silva after watching this DVD, you’ll certainly have a much deeper understanding of the art of striking inside the cage.
Complete Cage Control by James Krause

Wrestling secrets for MMA to help you control everyone and get them to the ground at will while suffering no damage yourself.
Modern MMA Striking Mastery by Carlos Condit

Another name everyone in MMA knows is Carlos Condit. You probably also know that he is one of the best strikers to ever fight in the UFC. In this DVD, he will help you master MMA striking through 3 information-filled volumes.

Closing Thoughts

Now that everything is neatly organized for you, it is as simple as taking your pick! whether you go for one of the top 5 (or better yet, all of them) or choose a more specialized title is up to you. Whatever the case might be, you have the ultimate MMA DVD list right here! Make sure you check back as it will constantly be updated with new releases as well!