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What is the Best Way to Do an Armlock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

What is the Best Way to Do an Armlock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves

Arm locks are simple but effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for blocking attacks and causing submissions and we look at two of the best below. Two Methods for Performing Arm Locks 1. Standing Arm Lock This is effective against a bottle or hammer fist attack....
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Leg Lock Advantages

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Leg Lock Advantages

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 15, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves

Leg locks are a controversial topic in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Practitioners are often told that leg locks are dangerous – causing you to turn your back, which is not recommended and should only be practiced by experienced martial artists. Indeed, leg locks were...
The Art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Gi Chokes

The Art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Gi Chokes

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 11, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves

Gi chokes are effective on even the best martial artists, but newcomers to the world of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu often perform their chokes using the wrong technique. Two Gi Choke Tips 1. Avoid a Shallow Grip If you have a shallow grip on your opponent’s gi lapels,...
4 Commonly Used Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Moves & Positions

4 Commonly Used Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Moves & Positions

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 7, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves

An estimated 95% of street fights finish on the floor, which means your ground fighting skills need to be in honed. Obviously, taking your opponent down is only a good idea in a one-on-one situation. Here are a few basic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu positions: Four BJJ Positions...
4 Popular Forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submissions

4 Popular Forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submissions

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 5, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Moves

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is associated with submissions, so we look at some of the most commonly performed submissions below. Four Effective Submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1. Armbar This is a favored submission because it can be applied in a number of different combat...
5 Reasons to Take Up Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Classes

5 Reasons to Take Up Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Classes

by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits

1. Leave Your Comfort Zone Instead of playing it ‘safe,’ you can learn how to defend yourself AND step outside the comfort zone that is holding you back. When you have high quality instructors like you will have at Sandoval Freestyle Karate in Gilbert, you can try...

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