How To Tie A Jiu-Jitsu Belt In FIVE Different Ways

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Remember the first time you walked into the academy with a GI on? Figuring out how to put on the GI wasn’t much of a task for most. The belt, on the other hand, is a whole different story. Older students regularly get a show out of beginners and their new belts. After all, not everyone knows how to tie a Jiu-Jitsu belt right off the bat.

Granted, most people that have trained in a traditional martial art before BJJ might have a greater understanding. Apart from Judo though, most other martial arts require little to no grappling. This means that the belts don’t get much commotion and can stay tied during the entire class. So, the original way of tying the belt suffices. In grappling arts, however, belts get undone regularly, so different ways of how to tie a BJJ belt are available.

How To Tie A Jiu-Jitsu Belt

When it comes to tying a BJJ belt, several options are available. While some people don’t mind the belt coming undone, others prefer it stays tight. Depending on the game, people might want a looser belt if they play a lapel-based attacking game. Alternately, a pressure passer would prefer not to give out weapons to a worm guard player, opting for a tighter knot. This is where different methods of tying a belt come in.

There are a few distinct methods of how to tie a Jiu-Jitsu belt. Here, we’re going to focus on four different ways that demonstrate how to tie a BJJ belt. These four options are the most used varieties and each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

The Basic Way To Tie A Jiu-Jitsu Belt

The first method is as basic as it gets and is most widespread among martial arts practitioners. This is the method most people in BJJ utilize today, especially those with no prior martial arts background. It is a tight option, but it doe come undone often.

The most basic manner of tying a BJJ belt starts with identifying the half-point of the belt. This is then placed below the navel and both ends are passed behind. Once behind the back, both ends are crossed and passed around, so they meet again in the front. Once there, it is important that both ends are the same length. Next, the right strand is folded over the left and then looped under every layer of the belt from bottom to top. Ultimately, by folding the bottom strand over the top a knot is created.

The BJJ Way To Tie A Belt

This method is specific to BJJ and often utilized by competitors. It offers the tightest tie and is hard to get undone. Competitors favor it for this very reason, as undone belts can get in the way of a match. Originally, it is the way Judokas used to tie their belts.

The method begins identically to the basic way of tying. It is the looping process that is different. First, the middle of the belt is found and both ends are passed around and back to the front. From there the left side is crossed over the right and pulled under all layers of the belt, coming out on top. Now, the right side is passed through the first layer of the belt toward the left, but not completely tight. This forms a loop for the bottom side to go through. After tightening, the result is the tightest knot available in BJJ.

The Gracie Way to Tie A Belt

While it is the original way in which the Gracies tied their belts, this method is the most insecure of them all. It is one rarely seen today. The method doesn’t differ in the first steps, as the belt is passed around to the front again. When it comes to creating the knot, the ends are not looped through the layers of the belt, but rather tied directly in front.

The Karate Way to Tie a Belt

People coming from striking martial arts that employ the use of GIs, like Karate, have another specific way. These practitioners have developed a method that is very neat. In terms of security, it offers the same level as the basic method. While not as secure as the BJJ way, it certainly is tighter than the Gracie way.

For the Karate way, one end of the belt is held at the hip, mostly on the left side. From there, the other end is taken around the back and forward, over the first end. This results in only one strand available at the front. This strand is then taken under all layers, bottom to top, as in the first two methods. The knot is formed identically to the first method (the basic way).

Unbreakable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Knot – Double Water Knot

This one is the most interesting ways to tie your Jiu-Jitsu belt! It’s definitely unbreakable. Essentially it’s a normal, granny knot and then you come back with a follow through and belt got it’s impossible to break shape.

And when it comes to holding your GI in BJJ. First, you’re tieing a granny knot at the end of a belt and then you go around your waist with the other end bringing both ends together in front of you. Basically, you’re tieing a water knot and then you’re adjusting a belt few times. You can check it all in a video below as it’s a bit hard to explain. But, what’s important it’s really unbreakable knot to hold your GI and 100% it won’t slip. It’s called Double Water Knot.

So, next time you wonder how to tie a Jiu-Jitsu belt, keep in mind that there are more ways than one!

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Gabi Garcia Talks About Being A Victim of Bullying and How She Finds Her Self The Most Beautiful Woman in The World

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In a recent Interview for Tatame Gabi Garcia talks about her being a victim of bullying. She even said she suffered the most from bullying in the history of Jiu Jitsu.

This is one very honest interview from Gabi Garcia and one that could make people change their perspective of Gabi.

“I’m a person who can speak with authority about it. I was the person who most suffered from bullying in the history of Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve heard so much booing in my life that I do not want even my enemies, the boos I’ve heard. But on the other hand, I was the most applauded person in Jiu-Jitsu history in the European Championship. So there are two sides to bullying … You hide behind it and think, ‘Oh, I’m a poor one, and no one likes me,’ or you look and say, ‘I’m going to train a lot and I’m going to show you these people bullying me that I am not what they think I am, that I am more than they. ‘ Today I look at these people who bully with others, or with me, and I think: who is this person? Because, in fact, bullying is nothing more than a person who does not like himself. Because a person who loses time in social network to curse the other, she has time left over. So sometimes, I do not even have time to eat, imagine if I’m going to get into a social network to curse a person.

One of the things I have to change is to raise my mood, because I’ve changed sports, I’ve entered a world that is completely different from Jiu-Jitsu, politically speaking, and also training, from collection. And the people, in my first fight, thought I was going to get inside the ring and make a super fight, that my Boxing was going to be perfect. Only I knew it was not going to be good. I, Gabi, knew I was not going to box well, I knew I was not going to be good at Muay Thai and Wrestling. I knew that. It took me 16 years to win my first Jiu-Jitsu gold medal, it was not going to be in a year that I was going to enter a ring for 40,000 people in Saitama and make a fight like Cris Cyborg does today, I do not could think so.

I was very judged. And when you enter into the profile of these people who are bullying the internet, you see how sad these people are, because they would like to be in their place. It is difficult for people to do this, to have the courage to train in pain, to sleep in pain, to wake up in pain, to not know tomorrow, whether you are going to have a fight or not. People only know how to judge. One sentence that I once spoke at the Worlds and that continues in my head is this: ‘Easy is to be the stone, difficult is to be the glass’. So, so you play the stone is a lot easier then what else you have today are the internet fighters. The guy thinks he knows everything about the fight and will be giving his opinion. But on the other hand, I understood something that my ‘godfather’, Wanderlei Silva, spoke about. I asked him what he thought of people who spoke ill of him. He replied: ‘Gabi, you have to understand that we are martial artists. So what is a martial artist? It’s the same as a clown. People go to a circus, they pay to laugh at a clown-faced face. If the guy gets angry because they’re laughing at him for having a clown nose, he’s not going to do his job and there’s no clown. ” So there must be people who like us, because people pay the TV, they pay the ticket, they have the right to speak what they want, good or bad. They are watching … It is easier to watch the athlete than to be the athlete. We are a martial artist, so I consider myself an artist and say whatever I want. Good or bad, they’re paying my purse (laughs), so keep talking.

What you can not do is to go beyond the limit, to offend others, the family of others. I do not even care what people say, people talk about my body, my muscles … Stop to think a little bit. I love the muscles I have, if I did not want them, I would not train the way I train. Except that I think people get over the limit by offending others. Like the case of Tayane Porfirio, by Cris Cyborg, my case too. Only we are not affected by this, I am not affected, I do not suffer from bullying, because I pity people who practice it. Because I will go through this life being remembered for so many world titles, for going to MMA, for doing so much that I did for women, for being a TUF coach. I’ve done many things and people will remember me. But people who do bullying would like to be remembered in the future and will not be because no one will remember. You are what you throw into the universe. People need to understand that others have family … The one who suffers is the mother, the father, the brother. I see the family of my friends suffer, I know my family suffers, but they do not tell me, and then I think like this: I was raised with a lot of love inside my house, so the person who does the bullying is the person who did not have education, who had no love of father, mother, or family. Because bullying is nothing but lack of love, so I’ve always been very loving, and I do not care if the person is white, black, homosexual, heterosexual, we are all equal and with equal capacities. They taught me to love me the way I am. I love myself, I find myself the most beautiful woman in the world.

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Jiu-Jitsu Gi Origins: From The Samurai To The Gracies

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When people think of BJJ they automatically think about men and women in GIs wrestling on the ground. Although BJJ training gear today transcends tradition, the Gi still holds the primate as the most used apparel. As with the belt system and certain other formalities like saying Oss, the Jiu-Jitsu Gi has deep traditional roots.

The BJJ Gi is used for much more than just a style. It can be a great offensive weapon, a key tool for defending, and plays a role in hygiene, amongst other things. Today, the Gi is made up of two main parts, pants and a jacket plus the belt.

Japanese Roots of Jiu-Jitsu Gi

The kimono originates from feudal Japan, where it was the traditional outfit of the Japanese samurai. The samurai wore different colored kimonos back then, each color representing a clan. The kimono had an undergarment role, worn under the armor which meant strikes were hardly efficient. That’s where grappling came into the picture and spurred the growth of arts like Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Imagine a Karate uniform of today, only baggier. The original kimono consisted of an additional third part compared to the modern Gi. The samurai also wore Hakamas, or wide pants today worn by Aikido Black Belts.

As Judo developed, in the early 1900s the traditional samurai kimono was deemed impractical for the art. Dr. Jigoro Kano decided to change the usual design and came up with a sturdier version. The result was a tighter, shorter uniform that was sewn together differently than the traditional model. That’s how the Jiu-Jitsu Gi is known today, first came to be.

Of course, they migrated along with Judo to Brazil, where it was instrumental in the development of BJJ. Even the original premise of the Gi being an equalizer in Judo, became a staple of Helio Gracie’s philosophy.

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi

When Dr. Kano modified the kimono, he moved away from the colored versions specific to the samurai. After the new design modifications, all practitioners wore white GIs. In the early days of BJJ, students got a GI before training and had to return it for washing afterward. Everyone wearing the same white uniform helped lower the impact of social differences in the gym. This is when the Gi went through a second modification.

The Judo GI, although great for throwing and sleeve grabs, was not exactly the best for Jiu Jitsu grips. In order to optimize its ground fighting potential, the Gi became even tighter and narrower, with a shorter jacket and sleeves.

Evolution Of The Modern Jiu Jitsu Gi

The first colored Gis emerged during the ’70s, courtesy of Reylson Gracie, Carlos’ son. Along with color came the third modification, now returning some length in the sleeves due to competition requirements.

About a decade later, patches followed in the footsteps of colors, as sponsors became prevalent in the sport. With the growth of the competition scene, came an increase in financial demands for aspiring athletes. This led to advertisements of everything, from local restaurants to barber shops displayed in the form of Gi patches. This practice became even more prominent during the 90s. The growth of Jiu-Jitsu and its worldwide spread brought about the emergence of various Gi brands. In the 90’s it was down to a couple of brands, which worked well for both brands and sponsored athletes. BJJ Gi manufacturing soon turned into a profitable business venture, leading to a huge increase in brands.

Today, a regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi is mostly made up of a jacket and pants, in white, blue, or black color and with one or more brand patches attached. Some people do tend to go heavy on the patches and others experiment with Camo or pink-colored GIs. However, only the “regular” version described above is allowed in official competition events. In terms of weave, today’s BJJ GIs come in single, double, pearl, gold, and others, with rip-stop pants technology. Along with all the brands and weave and material options, come different prices for the GIs.

Moving away from the BJJ Gi

With the UFC, and later PRIDE, popularizing BJJ through MMA, fighters slowly started moving away from the GI. While it was a huge advantage originally, with unified MMA rules into play, fighters ended up battling only in shorts. This meant that Jiu-Jitsu had to be modified to better fit MMA needs and techniques started changing.

Competitions like the ADCC gave an even larger platform to people looking to compete without the GI, resulting in the No-Gi discipline. During the early days of BJJ in Brazil, people only trained without jackets on extremely hot and humid days. Today, No-Gi is a recognized and integral part of BJJ with its own original apparel.

Despite most schools favoring either Gi or No-Gi in modern times, during the last decade, it has become usual practice for schools to host both types of classes. Some, like No-GI’s most vocal proponent Eddie Bravo, even like to train/compete in hybrid apparel. Remember Bravo’s match with Royler at Metamoris? He came out with a top rashguard and GI pants on, able to grapple in both worlds.

LIVE STREAM – Female MMA Pro vs Internet Troll

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LIVE STREAM - Female MMA Pro vs Internet Troll

Just to remind you, Tara La Rosa, Female MMA Pro will fight an internet troll Kristopher Zylinski today at 7 pm Eastern Time. We were writing about it HERE.

According to todays Kristopher’s comments he’s very sure in his win against Tara La Rosa. He’s even mentioning his own will to win being above Tara’s. He thinks it’s a huge factor going in his favor. When asked about the odds of the fight and the outcome:

“No about odds. About will. I want this more than her and it will show,” Kristopher said!

He adds: “See already know they are going to lose. Thats the will. I. AM. NOT. LOSING.”

“I’m going to win. Thats the outcome. Rest of the world just has to catch up to my reality.”

Anyway we could find out that he, actually, have some Martial Arts training. This is what he said about his martial arts experience.

“I have never paid anyone to teach me fighting. Ive watched boxing since I was 5 and boxed when I was 19. Again nrver trained in a gym.I also roll with friends but again no formal training. I do watch mma about 6 hours a day. I simply believe in my eyes and my abilites than I can best her. Not cause im a man, not cause she is a woman but I have unconditional belife in myself.”

Kristopher Zylinsky once more explained what exactly he said about women vs men fighting and what is it all about him self and why he thinks he’s special.

“Let me clear it up -99% of REGULAR women will lose to 99% of REGULAR men. Now versus a pro female fighter I think a regular man has very little chance. It just so happens I don’t see my self as a regular guy. I think I’m in MUCH better shape and talented than most men. Hence I said I could beat a pro female not that all men can or even most.. Never said all men can and I think 90% of men would lose to Tara LaRosa”

UPDATE

The POLICE showed up and SHUT it DOWN! Check the video from the guy organizing this whole event.

UPDATE 2:

Mcdojolife, Tara LaRosa and Kristopher zylinski braking down what actually happened there.

UPDATE 3: Fight here!

FIGHT VIDEO – Female MMA pro vs Internet Troll Kristopher Zylinski

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REVIEW: Submission Escapes by Tom DeBlass DVD

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Review: Submission Escapes DVD by Tom DeBlass

It is my great pleasure to review Submission Escapes by Tom DeBlass for BJJ World. I am a recent brown belt, based out of Basel, Switzerland. Being an older practitioner, ever since a blue belt, I have based my game mostly around defense. With all the athletic young guns around, I consider defense to be the best starting point for an older practitioner.

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It is obvious that my inclination towards the defensive part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has led me to look into instructional on the same subject. While this kind of game allows me to counterattack at a certain point, it brings the risk of an increased number of submission attempts. I have seen lots of submission defense instructional and Submission Escapes by Tom DeBlass is the latest in my collection.

I did not hesitate to order this set, primarily because DeBlass is known for his resilience and technical prowess. While his style of BJJ greatly differs from mine, I thought that his stuff would offer a lot, given his pedigree. To tell you the truth, I was not wrong.

Tom DeBlass DVD – Submission Escapes Content

The Tom DeBlass DVD – Submission Escapes contains three discs, each one offering specialized escapes for certain spots. The subjects are divided as escapes from bottom attacks, leglock escapes, and escaping top position submissions. As you can see, everything is covered.

In terms of specific submissions, all the “usual” BJJ submission are covered, with differing detail. Lots of attention has been given to escaping the triangle choke which I found really useful. The triangle can be a boring spot to get stuck in, especially when it is deep, which won’t matter after you see DeBlass’ take on it. It has become somewhat of a favorite of mine since first seeing it.

Both straight and bent arm submission counters are covered in depth. The omoplata escape concept is one I had never encountered before, and the couple of times I have attempted it, it did work.

What really got me pumped were the leg lock escapes and I was impressed, to say the least. The ankle lock stuff is good, but it’s the inverted heel hook and Estima lock escapes that really work against everyone. I know, it’s a bold claim to make, but they have worked 100 % for me. With the leglock heavy game of modern Jiu-Jitsu players, DeBlass’ escapes are the way to survive for me.

The D’arce and body triangle capes are also worth mentioning, although I haven’t really been using them frequently. They do work though, at least against the guys I roll with.

Tom DeBlass DVD – Submission Escapes DVD Verdict

All in all, DeBlass has put together a real gem when escapes are concerned. Since I bought the set I haven’t looked back. The DVD set is far from expensive and is totally legit. Simply put, it offers a way out of the most difficult positions in BJJ. It probably won’t work against everyone, every time, but for now, it has kept me safe in positions that were troublesome for me in the past. So I for one, am sticking with it and highly recommending it.

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Rener Gracie: We Got Jacked for Over $10,000 by Jiu Jitsu School in Canada

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Rener Gracie: We Got Jacked for Over $10,000 by Jiu Jitsu School in Canada

Brian Ortega BJJ Black Belt:
“I rarely go out and do seminars cause I’m so focused on my career, when I do go and teach i do it with my brother Rener Gracie the people we meet are amazing the seminars are are the best. But when you steal from us, that ain’t cool.”

Rener Gracie:
WE GOT JACKED for OVER $10,000!
A public service video about a Chris Robinson, a Jiu-jitsu black belt instructor that should be avoided! If Chris ends up doing the right thing, I’ll be sure let you guys know.

Chris Robinson is claiming that it’s not true so we’re yet to see what really is the truth.

Hero Hoodie by Rener Gracie

Jiu Jitsu Belts Do Not Represent The True Level Of A Student

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Why do people train in martial arts? You’ll get as many different answers to this question as there are people training. Whether it is competitive aspirations, “just” recreational, or philosophical though, everyone has to go through the same grading process. Martial arts are all structured around a grading system that has been used for more than a century. BJJ is no different and has adopted the belt system as a direct result of its Japanese origins. But don’t let yourself be fooled by Jiu-Jitsu belts. The belts do not always present the true rank and knowledge of a practitioner.

The Story Behind Jiu-Jitsu Belts

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art that is notorious for the time a practitioner needs in order to achieve a belt. It’s not the just black belt that we’re talking about, getting to blue is just as hard, if not harder! It takes about 10 years for the “average” grappler to reach the black belt. However, that number is just a loose average. Apart from exceptional talents, the road to black belt is filled with obstacles.

Jiu-Jitsu belts are earned in a very specific and foolproof manner. There are rarely promotions based on demonstrations or exams, as the case is in other arts. BJJ has probably the most realistic reasoning behind promoting a student to the next level. The idea is that an instructor looks at the complete manner of conduct of a student. How a student learns new techniques, the way they roll, competition performances as well as a state of mind and behavior on and off the mats, all have a part to play. While competition is not a requirement for everyone, most of the others, especially proper behavior, and technical knowledge are.

Most people, however, have family obligations, a job outside of Jiu-Jitsu, and will, at some point, get an injury on the mats. All of these factors can largely influence the time they spend at a certain belt level. It’s not as easy as just counting the years, but showing up to class half a dozen times a month. Success requires consistency, and BJJ is so complex that the only way to keep progressing is to be consistent with your training.

Under perfect circumstances, a BJJ student spends about 1,5 – 2 years at a certain belt level. In reality, though, conditions are never perfect.

“Never Trust A Ranked Rashguard”

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu practitioners have a useful saying stating that “you should never trust a ranked rashguard“. Now, although they are an exclusively No-Gi school, the saying is applicable to everyone training BJJ.

Given the amount of time it takes to earn a belt in perfect circumstances, the level of students at a certain rank is highly variable. It is normal for two blue belts to be at a completely different level, despite rank. One might be a recent promotion, while the other has been ranked blue for a couple of years. Although both are ranked the same, their knowledge level and experience is very different.

In another scenario, an injury or life issues keep a student away from the mats on a constant basis. Although they fulfill the time required for a new belt, they do not possess the knowledge to progress. Or, completely opposite, they haven’t been consistent, but have a knack for learning. They might be at a very different level practically, but due to requirements, they haven’t yet been promoted.

Hence the above saying regarding the ranked rashguard. A purple belt might not be at the purple belt level, or one may be near the black belt level. The rank never outlines a student’s true level of capabilities.

The Fake Black Belts Issue

Another pressing issue in the BJJ community is one of the fake black belts. Where progressing through the Jiu-Jitsu belts is an honor to some, to others, it’s just business. Although the community very publicly condemns such cases, they are becoming more frequent.

In the case of undeserved black belt promotions, due to financial incentives, it’s a whole different level of issues. When a student is kept at a certain rank, or promoted beforehand, they can make up for it by staying at a different rank for longer/shorter. A black belt, on the other hand, carries way more responsibility. They are responsible for future promotions, teaching others, and representing the art at the highest level. Fake black belts dilute the quality of the rank and give BJJ a bad name.

When choosing an academy, be wary of who you learn from and their promotion policy. Stay away from the financially motivated instructors and make sure you put in time on the mats.

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MMA Pro Tara LaRosa (39) vs Sexist Internet Troll Kristopher Zylinski

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Tara La rosa MMA pro vs Kristopher Zylinski

If you missed a story about internet troll Kristopher Zylinski claiming no woman can beat a man, check it HERE. Everything was set and done for Anna Dempster to fight Kristopher, but she suffered an eye injury, so he had to pull out. After that she was replaced by Sarah Patterson, another Female MMA fighter, who also suffered an eye injury. As McDojolife had a backup fighter, Tara LaRosa, former Bodogfight Bantamweight champion, jumped in.

Tara gladly Jumped in a fight Against sexist Internet Troll Kristopher Zilinsky after Sarah Patterson got Injured. She jumped in to prove that Woman vs Man makes sense no matter what people think about it. Especially Woman vs Untrained Man and as we could find out Kristopher Zylinski is completely untrained in martial arts.

On Facebook Event page Tara LaRosa wrote:

“A friend tagged me in on the search for a replacement and I responded as a joke… welp, I guess shit got real, so here I am! I feel like I should say something like “hey, hold my beer for a second” or “hey y’all, watch this” in my best redneck accent. It fits. I’m part redneck. So, I guess… here we go!”

“If you don’t know me, I’ve been training in martial arts since 1995. I got into Shotokan karate in hs, and then got involved with Judo in college. I placed 2nd at collegiate nationals in 2001. Shortly after, I started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA (which was referred to as NHB back then).
I had one amateur fight and my mom got scared, and said you’re moving with you’re auntie and uncle in Bel-Aire… wait no, that was Fresh Prince.”

“So I had an ammy fight Nov 2001, then went pro in April 2002. I’ve been training and fighting ever since.
If you want more, check wiki. Also, I’m on twitch almost every weekday from 2:30-5:30pm, so come in and ask me anything! Follow me on twitter for better interaction, I’m not very good at FB lol
Welp, that’s me! …so, here goes nothin’!”

About Tara LaRosa

Tara LaRosa (39) is an American Female MMA Pro Veteran and grappler and she was competing in BodogFight. She’s fighting since 2002 and she was the first BodogFight Bantamweight, 135 lbs, Champion. She’s 22-5 in MMA. She’s also a Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Royce Gracie and Brown belt in judo.

Tara LaRosa also used to compete in grappling tournaments.She’s the mutliple Fila Grappling World Champion and Multiple Naga Grappling World Champion.

You can check Tara LaRosa MMA highlights in a video below:

https://youtu.be/dyhSV3lzoTU

Tara LaRosa vs Kristopher Zylinski Fight Prediction

According to some of Kristopher’s High School friends he never took any martial art lessons. He’s probably taking some MMA lessons now, but it’s hard to say if that will be enough. It’s hard to say because Tara LaRosa is an MMA Pro fighter with a lot of experience behind her and almost 30 professional MMA bouts.

Kristopher Zylinski is a man and he’s probably stronger than Tara, but chances of him winning are very slim. Let’s say that female punches and kicks are a lot weaker than men’s, but we predict that the main problem for Kristopher will be Tara’s Grappling. And we all know that in Grappling smaller person can win against much bigger opponents. We could witness those scenarios, even when two Jiu Jitsu trained people fight.

We predict that Tara LaRosa will take down Kristopher Zylinski to the ground in the first minute. After that she will have an easy time submitting him or putting a ground and pound over Kristopher.

The only chance that Kristopher Zylinski have is some early lucky punch. The punch that will knockout Tara and make him victorious. Chances of him knocking out Tara are very, very slim, so we predict that fight goes to Tara by a huge margin. Let’s say that the odds are around 90:10 in Tara’s favor.

What do you think who will win this? Is there any chance that someone untrained like Kristopher Zylinski can beat a trained and experienced MMA Pro fighter like Tara LaRosa?

Kristopher Zylinski’s Opinion on Women vs Men fighting

As a reminder here is what Kristopher Zylinski said about Women vs Men fighting. He didn’t have any good words for females in Martial Arts.

The fight will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2018. For those who can’t attend the fight There will be an online stream at McDojoLife Facebook Page.

Donation of $1000 will be given to Tara LaRosa regardless of the fight outcome and bonus from Go Fund me.

We’ll share the livestream on our WEB SITE https://bjj-world.com so, Stay Tuned!

FIGHT VIDEO – Female MMA pro vs Internet Troll Kristopher Zylinski

LIVE STREAM – Female MMA Pro vs Internet Troll

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REVIEW: Tom DeBlass DVD – Half Domination

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In the ever-evolving market of DVD instructional for BJJ, I am one to try and learn the old way. Training at the academy, seminars or privates seems to do the trick for me. However, every now and then I do tend to purchase a volume or two. Usually, it’s either because it’s a position I work a lot or one I need to improve. My latest purchase is Tom DeBlass Half Guard instructional called Half domination. I decided to share my thoughts on it with BJJ World. So, let’s get into the Half Guard Domination Review:

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Tom DeBlass: Half Domination Review

First and foremost, Tom DeBlass is both a cool character as well as a formidable grappler. Both great qualities in someone to learn from. The DVD is titled ‘Half Domination: controlling and winning from Grappling’s most dynamic position”. The bundle is made up of 4 DVDs, each dedicated to a certain aspect of the Tom DeBlass half guard game. Both the bottom and top half guard positions are included, with lots of new information available.

Structure

From a structural standpoint, the Tom DeBlass DVD is meticulously produced. Tom begins with the basics of the knee shield position from the bottom. After sharing his philosophy of the position, DeBlass moves on to the basic technical mechanics. As the Half Domination DVD plays out, a bunch of related techniques is presented, all very easily connected together as a system.

The second volume switches things up by introducing the top half guard position. Again, starting from the very basics of the knee shield, it offers two main directions. First, Tom presents an effective and simple submission game from the top half guard. Secondly, he offers comprehensive guard passing options to complete the system.

Volume three gets back to the bottom position, exploring more advanced aspects of the half guard game. Unstoppable sweeps, essential recovery paths and submissions ranging from kimuras to leg locks are all covered.

In the fourth and final volume, the structure of Tom Deblass Half Guard DVD changes significantly. This is more of a “what if” scenarios, covering every possible aspect of guard retention. Tom DeBlass Half Guard is known for being notoriously difficult to pass. In fact, his half guard has not been passed in years. Here, he offers all of his best concepts for staying safe. As far as the knee slice position is concerned, the final section of the DVD is offered exclusively to preventing this very common pass.

Content Quality

So, now that we’ve agreed that the DVD is structurally sound, let’s review the quality of the information. Tom DeBlass has immense knowledge of the sport, which is apparent from the first few minutes. What’s really eye-catching is that he offers techniques that are applicable to every level of practitioner out there. The simplicity of the moves he demonstrates is the secret behind their effectiveness. You won’t find any fancy inverting or ten-step sweeping sequences. It’s down to the meat and potatoes with Tom, with stuff that you see him do at every competition he enters.

The bottom game of Tom DeBlass Half Guard instructional is based around framing and retaining, before going on the attack. Personally, I prefer the concept of being safe before applying an offensive game, so this really resonated with me.

With the top game, it’s all about pressure. You either pass or submit, it’s easy as that. There’s no spinning or flying over while passing. Instead, Tom offers the simplest routes past the most common half guard positions. The submissions range from guillotines, through arm locks all the way to toe holds, allowing for plentiful attacking options.

Practical Application

In all honesty, I’ve never considered myself a half guard specialist. I do like working from the bottom half guard often, but I do not look for the position while rolling. As far as game-changing instructional, Half Domination has been one for me.

Since acquiring the set, I have had tremendous success, particularly with the butterfly half variation found on the third volume. As simple as it may seem, it’s has opened up a new direction of the bottom half-game for me. The Spartan Push is another move that has really impacted my game, opening up a new pathway to leg locking positions. Also, the fourth volume’s retention workshop is pure gold, offering amazing details for guard retention. I find those especially useful during scrambles when someone gets the opportunity to pass.

Conclusion

In all fairness, Tom DeBlass has recorded a masterpiece in the realm of the half guard. Beginners will be able to learn the basics, while the advanced student is going to discover game-changing details. This DVD set is so packed with useful information that it leaves no doubt about your money’s worth. Make sure you acquire it and expect huge improvements on your half guard game in just a matter of weeks!

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REVIEW: Matheus Diniz DVD – Position To Submission

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Position To Submission - Matheus Diniz DVD

Matheus Diniz launched his first Instructional DVD called Position To Submission. And Position to submission is exactly what Matheus Diniz DVD instructional is trying to teach you from the start.

If you decide to purchase it you have three options available:

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I purchased the OnDemand version so I can stream it online and I’m able to download it and bring it with me. BTW sorry for my bad English as I’m not the native English speaker.

About Matheus Diniz

Before I get into a review I’ll say a few words about Matheus Diniz. Matheus is a long-time student from one of the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioners ever, Marcelo Garcia. Since he started training Marcelo Garcia was his Instructor and Mentor. And that’s something that adds a lot to Matheus’ credibility.

As I’m a long-time subscriber to Marcelo Garcia’s online academy I was watching Matheus training all the time. I was watching his sparrings, techniques, chats. The most interesting watch was his rolls with Marcelo Garcia. In those sparrings, I saw how good Matheus really is. He was one of the few that Marcelo Garcia wasn’t toying with. I can say that Marcelo was having a really hard time trying to counter everything that Matheus was throwing at him. That’s the main reason why I purchased Matheus Diniz DVDs. The only thing I was worried about is the way he’ll explain techniques he decided to show, but after watching his Matheus Diniz DVD I was impressed.

About Position To Submission – Matheus Diniz DVD

I’m a huge fan of instructional DVDs as I believe that instructors show the best things they know. The reason is simple, they want to sell it. And they can’t really something that you can find on youtube. That’s what Matheus was having in his mind when he was making these DVDs. I believe he decided to show something that you won’t find Online. And that’s what makes this instructional so great and in the advantage of everything I saw till now.

Matheus Diniz DVD is not about pure techniques but it’s about the concept and a full approach to the position of your choice. He will teach you techniques from the very first beginning of your sparring or a competitive match. You’ll be able to learn everything step by step.

Position To Submission – Matheus Diniz DVD REVIEW

Let’s say you pull guard and you’re playing De La Riva. OK, you know how to play De La Riva. Let’s say you know how to make some submission from it. But, there’s a lot of steps in between that you were never thinking of. Those steps are something why you can’t go for your favorite submissions many times. That’s why you’re losing control and you’re not able to impose your own style against someone who will most likely know what you’re doing. That’s Matheus Diniz DVD instructional is great.

Matheus will teach you how to control your opponent, how to go for the submission and how to finish it. You’ll be able to understand pretty good what’s going on there and what problems you can encounter.

I really like the way how Matheus approaches problems and how he explains it. I’m training Jiu-Jitsu for more than 10 years now and I’m an Instructor but I was still impressed with all the details I learned from this.

Also, you’ll see a huge influence from Marcelo Garcia and Bernardo Faria in these DVDs. Matheus really decided to show the best stuff he learned from his instructors and the people around him.

Conclusion

I’m very critical about DVD instructionals, especially those that show technique after technique. No matter how good techniques are I need something more when I paid for it. I want to pay for something that will show me the concept and full process of doing something. No matter if that’s position or submission or sweep or anything else. That’s exactly why I like Matheus Diniz DVDs and I believe it’s the best investment to my BJJ knowledge lately. It’s worth every cent I gave for it. So if you decide to buy it, trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

Abel Akerman
BJJ Brown Belt

DVD 1:
-flower sweep to spiral armbar
-closed guard to single leg to armbar
-deep half to throw away trash to the crucifix
-half guard reverse de la Riva sweep to mount to armbar

DVD 2:
-knee cut sweep to back take to choke
-de la Riva single-leg wipe to kneebar or over/under pass
-half guard sweep to side to armbar or bow & arrow
-butterfly sweep to near side spiral armbar

DVD 3:
-closed guard pass to paper cutter choke
-knee cut pass from half guard to katagatame
-knee shield pass to north-south choke
-2 variations of spider guard pass to armbar

DVD 4:
-de la Riva pass to triangle finish
-open guard to jumping butterfly pass to paper cutter + open guard to folding pass to crucifix finish
-guillotine from sitting guard + back take from guillotine defense
-3 passes from a locked half guard with armbar finishes

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Structure

Content Quality

Practical Application

Conclusion

Matheus Diniz launched his first Instructional DVD called Position To Submission. And Position to submission is exactly what Matheus Diniz DVD instructional is trying to teach you from the start.

About Matheus Diniz

About Position To Submission – Matheus Diniz DVD

Position To Submission – Matheus Diniz DVD REVIEW

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