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Cross-collar choke from the mount

Cross-collar choke from the mount
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Double attack from the mount: second option

history Double attack from the mount: second option
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Double attack from the mount: first option

Double attack from the mount: first option
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Bottom Side Control: Surviving strikes

Bottom Side Control: Surviving strikes
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Knee Lock

Knee Lock
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Foot lock when passing the guard

Foot lock when passing the guard
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Foot lock when escaping the mount position

Foot lock when escaping the mount position
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Foot lock from inside the guard position

Foot lock from inside the guard position
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Escaping the knee on belly

Escaping the knee on belly
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Controlling the knee on belly

Controlling the knee on belly
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Controlling the "four-point" position

Controlling the "four-point" position
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Using the "four-point" position

Using the "four-point" position
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Triple attack form the mount

Triple attack form the mount
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Escaping the Hon Kesa Gatame

Escaping the Hon Kesa Gatame
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Escape side control and take the back

Escape the side control and take the back
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Defeating the Butterfly Guard

Defeating the Butterfly Guard
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Learn this classic combo from the guard

Learn this classic combo from the guard
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Learn two sweeps that will change your game

Learn two sweeps that will change your game
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An essential tip for the armlock: use your calves

An essential tip for the armbar: use your calves
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Enhance your standing back take

Enhance your standing back-take
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Key elements to improve your stand up game

Key elements to improve your standup game
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Keep your neck out of reach

Keep your neck out of reach
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Understanding the belly-down armlock

Understanding the belly-down armbar
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Fine adjustments for the armlock from the guard

Fine adjustments for the armbar from the guard
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The butterfly sweep

The butterfly sweep
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Learn the detail that will change your guard pass

Learn the detail that will change your guard pass
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Finish the sweep even when your opponent resists

Finish the sweep even when your opponent resists
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Learn the adjustments for the ankle sweep

Learn the adjustments for the ankle sweep
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Use your rival's power to take the back

Use your opponent's power to take the back
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Capitalize your opponent's energy into a throw

Turn your opponent's energy into a throw
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Rickson's high hopes for Rayron as Gracie family representative

Rickson's high hopes for Rayron as Gracie family representative
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Starting in jiujitsu after 50

Starting in jiujitsu after 50
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Refine your double leg takedown with Rickson

Refine your double-leg takedown with Rickson
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Rickson teaches the hip throw and how to fall

Rickson teaches the hip throw and how to fall
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Should you establish a connection before your opponent makes a move? Rickson answers

Should you establish a connection before your opponent makes a move? Rickson answers
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Use the guard to protect yourself

Use the guard to protect yourself
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Rickson teaches the secrets of striking

Rickson teaches the secrets of striking
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Rickson's most spectacular win, explained through connection

Rickson's most spectacular win, explained through connection
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Empowerment 51st class: Mobility

Empowerment 51st class: Mobility
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Learn how to protect yourself under pressure

Learn how to protect yourself under pressure
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Empowerment 50th class: Mobility

Empowerment 50th class: Mobility
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Keep your base while you move

Keep your base while you move
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Empowerment 49th class: Mobility

Empowerment 49th class: Mobility
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The shoulder is the key element for a good connection

The shoulder is the key element for a good connection
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How to protect yourself against someone coming toward you

How to protect yourself against someone coming toward you
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Empowerment 48th class: Mobility

Empowerment 48th class: Mobility
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Escaping the arm triangle

Escaping the arm triangle
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Empowerment 47th class: Mobility

Empowerment 47th class: Mobility
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Passing the guard from the stand position

Passing the guard from the standup position
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Empowerment 46th class: Mobility

Empowerment 46th class: Mobility
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Opening and passing the guard from your knees

Opening and passing the guard from your knees
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The importance of narrowing down your purpose

The importance of narrowing down your purpose
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Rickson's perspective on constantly working on weaknesses

Rickson's perspective on constantly working on weaknesses
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How teachers can preserve the essence of Gracie jiujitsu

How teachers can preserve the essence of Gracie jiujitsu
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Escaping the low mount

Escaping the low mount
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How not to be fooled by your own success

How not to be fooled by your own success
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Rickson on the state of jiujitsu in Brazil

Rickson on the state of jiujitsu in Brazil
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Empowerment 45th class: Mobility

Empowerment 45th class: Mobility
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Mount escapes: fighting vs. sports

Mount escapes: fighting vs. sport
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Training Royce Gracie for UFC 1

Training Royce Gracie for UFC 1
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Empowerment 44th class: Mobility

Empowerment 44th class: Mobility
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Controlling the clinch

Controlling the clinch
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Empowerment 43rd class: Mobility

Empowerment 43rd class: Mobility
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At home in hell: Rickson on training for jiujitsu, MMA and life

At home in hell: Rickson on training for jiujitsu, MMA and life
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Empowerment 42nd class: Mobility

Empowerment 42nd class: Mobility
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Empowerment 41st class: Mobility

Empowerment 41st class: Mobility
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Exclusive: sidekick to attack

Exclusive: sidekick to attack
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Keeping up an injured beginner's motivation

Keeping up an injured beginner's motivation
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Sidekick to protect the distance

Sidekick to protect the distance
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How to prevent jiujitsu white-belts from getting injured

How to prevent jiujitsu white-belts from getting injured
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How not to lose the mount

How not to lose the mount
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Even black-belts forget why they fight

Even black-belts forget why they fight
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Learn the gift wrap

Learn the gift wrap
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When to hold on and when to let go—in jiujitsu and in life

When to hold on and when to let go—in jiujitsu and in life
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Why most new jiujitsu moves don't really work

Why most new jiujitsu moves don't really work
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Rickson Gracie also strikes!

Rickson Gracie also strikes!
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A pre-emptive approach to depression

A pre-emptive approach to depression
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How to choose the throw

How to choose the throw
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How to practice the clinch and throw

How to practice the clinch and throw
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Protect your distance on base

Protect your distance on base
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Rickson on tying spirituality into his fighting career

Rickson on tying spirituality into his fighting career
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Preventing a jiu-jitsu class from becoming a Darwinian hellscape

Preventing a jiu-jitsu class from becoming a Darwinian hellscape
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Tips on teaching a diverse group of students

Tips on teaching a diverse group of students
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Empowerment 40th class: mobility

Empowerment 40th class: mobility
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Thoughts on staying strong to fight a pandemic

Thoughts on staying strong to fight a pandemic
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How to train: high performance vs. staying healthy

How to train: high performance vs. staying healthy
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Defend the clock choke

Defend against the clock choke
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Turtle: no space for the hook; step forward

Turtle: no space for the hook; step forward
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The miraculous hook

The miraculous hook
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Don't be crushed pulling guard from turtle

Don't be crushed pulling guard from turtle
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From turtle to their back

From turtle to their back
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Strikes from the guard

Strikes from the guard
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Guard drills: protect your face, move your hips

Guard drills: protect your face, move your hips
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Protect your back, land on top

Protect your back, land on top
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Guard: how to use hooks

Guard: how to use hooks
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What’s the deal with ankle sweep to armbar?

What’s the deal with ankle sweep to armbar?
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Armlock from the guard: how to control the distance

Armlock from the guard: how to control the distance
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Jiu-Jitsu guard: the subtle and profound hips movement

Jiujitsu guard: the subtle and profound movement of the hips
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The fine print of escaping from the back

The fine print of escaping the back-take
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My favorite procedure after Jiu-Jitsu

My favorite procedure after Jiu-Jitsu
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Guard recovery

Guard recovery
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Use your foe’s energy against them

Use your foe’s energy against them
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Introduction to the uchi mata throw

Introduction to the uchi mata throw
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Empowerment 39th class: mobility

Empowerment 39th class: mobility
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Pummel: base, engaging, and three throws

Pummel: base, engaging, and three throws
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Empowerment 38th class: mobility

Empowerment 38th class: mobility
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Open Guard: where should I move my hips?

Open Guard: where should I move my hips?
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Empowerment 37th class: Mobility

Empowerment 37th class: Mobility
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You shall not stand up! Closed guard tips

You shall not stand up! Closed guard tips
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Empowerment 36th class: Mobility

Empowerment 36th class: Mobility
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The angles that will transform your closed guard

The angles that will transform your closed guard
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The keylock escapes. Chapter 5: guard

The keylock escapes. Chapter 5: guard
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Empowerment 35th class: Mobility

Empowerment 35th class: Mobility
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The keylock escapes. Chapter 4: side-control

The keylock escapes. Chapter 4: side-control
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Empowerment 34th class: the clinch

Empowerment 34th class: the clinch
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Empowerment 33rd class: the suplex

Empowerment 33rd class: the suplex
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The keylock escapes: Chapter 3: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

The keylock escapes: Chapter 3: Hon-Kesa-Gatame
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Empowerment 32nd class: strength and breathing

Empowerment 32nd class: strength and breathing
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Empowerment 31st class: dodge and block

Empowerment 31st class: dodge and block
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The keylock escapes: Chapter 2: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

The keylock escapes: Chapter 2: Hon-Kesa-Gatame
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The keylock escapes. Chapter 1: General warning

The keylock escapes. Chapter 1: General warning
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Empowerment 30th class: tug of war

Empowerment 30th class: tug of war
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Empowerment 29th class: the clinch

Empowerment 29th class: the clinch
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Headlock escapes: chapter 3

Headlock escapes: chapter 3
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Empowerment 28th class: leg muscles and base

Empowerment 28th class: leg muscles and base
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Headlock escapes: chapter 2

Headlock escapes: chapter 2
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Empowerment 27th class: breath for strength

Empowerment 27th class: breath for strength
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Headlock escapes: chapter 1

Headlock escapes: chapter 1
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Empowerment 26th class: base and clinch

Empowerment 26th class: base and clinch
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Empowerment 25th class: Base using bands

Empowerment 25th class: Base using bands
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Empowerment 24th class: Knee strikes using bands

Empowerment 24th class: Knee strikes using bands
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Guard pass, chapter four: open

Guard pass, chapter four: open
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Empowerment 23rd class: Neck 2.0

Empowerment 23rd class: Neck 2.0
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Guard pass: chapter 3 (Standing)

Guard pass: chapter 3 (Standing)
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Empowerment 22nd class: knee strikes

Empowerment 22nd class: knee strikes
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Empowerment 21st class: breath in motion

Empowerment 21st class: breath in motion
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Guard pass: chapter two

Guard pass: chapter two
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Empowerment 20th class: Striking 3.0

Empowerment 20th class: Striking 3.0
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Empowerment 19th class: the "upa"

Empowerment 19th class: the "upa"
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Empowerment 18th class: Standing up in base

Empowerment 18th class: Standing up in base
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Guard pass: chapter one

Guard pass: chapter one
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Empowerment 17th class: Blocking and deflecting

Empowerment 17th class: Blocking and deflecting
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Empowerment 16th class: Base when going around

Empowerment 16th class: Base when going around
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The uncomfortable Cross-face

The uncomfortable Cross-face
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Empowerment 15th class: Takedowns 2.0

Empowerment 15th class: Takedowns 2.0
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Empowerment 14th class: the Neck

Empowerment 14th class: the Neck
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Master Helio Gracie's choke: The antidote

Master Helio Gracie's choke: The antidote
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Empowerment 13th class: Base as a pivot

Empowerment 13th class: Base as a pivot
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Empowerment 12th class: Striking with weight

Empowerment 12th class: Striking with weight
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Gold tip alert: armlock release

Gold tip alert: armlock release
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Empowerment 11th class: Base with resistance

Empowerment 11th class: Base with resistance
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Empowerment 10th class: Takedowns 1.0

Empowerment 10th class: Takedowns 1.0
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Empowerment 9th class: Tools

Empowerment 9th class: Tools
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Knee on belly: back to Enduring uncomfortable situations

Knee on belly: back to Enduring uncomfortable situations
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Empowerment 8th class: Breathing

Empowerment 8th class: Breathing
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Empowerment 7th class: the Pocket Knife

Empowerment 7th class: the Pocket Knife
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Empowerment 6th class: Base 2.1

Empowerment 6th class: Base 2.1
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Back and the body triangle: the 5th chapter of Enduring uncomfortable situations.

Back and the body triangle: the 5th chapter of Enduring uncomfortable situations.
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Empowerment 5th class: Base 2.0

Empowerment 5th class: Base 2.0
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Endure uncomfortable situations–4th chapter: Bottom guard.

Endure uncomfortable situations–4th chapter: Bottom guard.
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Empowerment 4th class: the first circuit

Empowerment 4th class: the first circuit
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Endure uncomfortable situations—3rd chapter: Top Guard.

Endure uncomfortable situations—3rd chapter: Top Guard.
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Empowerment 3rd class: core

Empowerment 3rd class: core
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Empowerment 2nd class: basic striking

Empowerment 2nd class: basic striking
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Empowerment 1st class: Base

Empowerment 1st class: Base
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Endure uncomfortable situations. Second part: Side-Mounted.

Endure uncomfortable situations. Second part: Side-Mounted.
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How you endure uncomfortable situations. First part: Mounted.

How you endure uncomfortable situations. First part: Mounted.
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Learn the americana from the mount

Learn the americana from the mount
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Defend the kimura... and your neck!

Defend the kimura... and your neck!
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Learn the back-take Rickson Gracie used to win his first MMA fight

Learn the back-take Rickson Gracie used to win his first MMA fight
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How to proceed in your practice.

How to proceed in your practice.
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How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 4 of 4

How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 4 of 4
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How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 3 of 4

How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 3 of 4
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How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 2 of 4

How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 2 of 4
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How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 1 of 4

How to defend yourself from a crazy attacker? Part 1 of 4
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How to tape and ice your injuries – part 2

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 2
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How to tape and ice your injuries – part 1

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 1
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Jiu-Jitsu methodology: What is the best order of the moves?

Jiu-Jitsu methodology: What is the best order of the moves?
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Triangle choke: defense and escapes

Triangle choke: defense and escapes
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Refining your guillotine choke with Master Rickson

Refining your guillotine choke with Master Rickson
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Rickson will adjust your armlock

Rickson will adjust your armlock
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Side kick: Grandmaster Helio Gracie's secret weapon

Sidekick: Grandmaster Helio Gracie's secret weapon
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Side-control: how Rickson distributes his weight

Side-control: how Master Rickson distributes his weight
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The foundation of foot lock and heel hook escapes

The foundation of Footlock and Heelhook escapes
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How to escape from the seat belt

How to escape from the seat belt
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Dealing with a heavier opponent

Dealing with a heavier opponent
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Understand what is the "Rickson's Pressure"

Understand what is the "Rickson's Pressure"
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The legendary Helio Gracie's choke

The legendary Helio Gracie's choke
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Jiu-Jitsu is fully adaptable: understand why

Jiu-Jitsu is fully adaptable: understand why
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Even death is better than let the fear take control

Even death is better than let the fear take control
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A message to the members

A message to the members
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Thank You Master and Father

Thank You Master and Father
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Improving your standup game

Improving your standup game
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Hip movement and positioning, the path to a solid base

Hip movement and positioning, the path to a solid base
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Find the right connection

Find the right connection
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Learn to be comfortable in hell

Learn to be comfortable in hell
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Base and Breathing

Base and Breathing
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Strategy Bonus

Strategy Bonus
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How was training Jiu Jitsu as a young kid?

How was training Jiu Jitsu as a young kid?
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Strategy, Part Two

Strategy, Part Two
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Strategy, Part One

Strategy, Part One
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Timing, Second Lesson

Timing, Second Lesson
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Timing, First Lesson

Timing, First Lesson
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Weight Distribution, Sixth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Sixth Lesson
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Weight Distribution, Fifth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Fifth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of November 18, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 18, 2020
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Weight Distribution, Fourth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Fourth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of November 11, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 11, 2020
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Weight Distribution, Third Lesson

Weight Distribution, Third Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of November 04, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 04, 2020
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Weight Distribution, Second Lesson

Weight Distribution, Second Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of October 28, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 28, 2020
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Weight Distribution, First Lesson

Weight Distribution, First Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of October 21, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 21, 2020
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Connection, Tenth Lesson

Connection, Tenth Lesson
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Connection, Ninth Lesson

Connection, Ninth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of October 14, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 14, 2020
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Connection, Eighth Lesson

Connection, Eighth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of October 07, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 07, 2020
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Connection, Seventh Lesson

Connection, Seventh Lesson
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Connection, Sixth Lesson

Connection, Sixth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of September 30, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 30, 2020
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Connection, Fifth Lesson

Connection, Fifth Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of September 23, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 23, 2020
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Connection, Fourth Lesson

Connection, Fourth Lesson
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Connection, Third Lesson

Connection, Third Lesson
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Connection, Second Lesson

Connection, Second Lesson
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Ask Me Anything “LIVE”

Ask Me Anything “LIVE”
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Introduction to Rickson.Academy

Introduction to Rickson.Academy
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Connection, First Lesson

Connection, First Lesson
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Rickson Gracie Class of September 2, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 2, 2020
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Action and Reaction

Action and Reaction
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Base and Movement

Base and Movement
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Rickson Gracie Class of August 26, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 26, 2020
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Base, Lesson 1

Base, Lesson 1
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Rickson Gracie Class of August 19, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 19, 2020
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Beginner mindset regarding attack

Beginner mindset regarding attack
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What’s the difference between regular Jiu Jitsu and the Invisible Jiu Jitsu?

What’s the difference between regular Jiu Jitsu and the Invisible Jiu Jitsu?
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What’s the most important aspect of self-defense?

What’s the most important aspect of self-defense?
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Treino em Familia

Treino em Familia
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Family trainning session

Family trainning session
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On the Ground

On the Ground
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Standing up

Standing up
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Respiração no chão

Respiração no chão
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Respiração em pé

Respiração em pé
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Rickson Gracie Class of August 12, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 12, 2020
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Respiração: Aula 3

Respiração: Aula 3
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Breathing: Lesson 3

Breathing: Lesson 3
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Rickson Gracie Class of August 5, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 5, 2020
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Respiração: Aula 2

Respiração: Aula 2
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Breathing: Lesson 2

Breathing: Lesson 2
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Rickson Gracie Class of July 29, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of July 29, 2020
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What is “Flow with the go”?

What is “Flow with the go”?
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Rickson Gracie Class of July 15, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of July 15, 2020
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What was Rickson Gracie toughest fight?

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How do you plan your Jiu-Jitsu training?

How do you plan your Jiu-Jitsu training?
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Side headlock escape, arm trapped

Side headlock escape, arm trapped
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Spin armbar from side control

Spin armbar from side control
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Toe hold

Toe hold
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Wrist grips

Wrist grips
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Kimura north south

Kimura north south
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Chest-push defense

Chest-push defense
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Scissor sweep

Scissor sweep
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Choke from the mount

Choke from the mount
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Escaping the elbow pressure

Escaping the elbow pressure
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Armlock, belly down

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Ankle sweep

Ankle sweep
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Technical standup

Technical standup
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Straight ankle lock

Straight ankle lock
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Straight armlock and elbow lock from side mount

Straight armlock and elbow lock from side mount
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Sucker punch, slap defense

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Single-hand collar grab and chest-push defense, wrist fold

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Front bear hug over arms defense

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Finger pointing threat or single-hand neck grab defense

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Side headlock escape using hook and arm frame

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Headlock defense, attacker bent over

Headlock defense, attacker bent over
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Club defense, overhead, close range

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Knife defense, underhand

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Mount escape (upa – in depth)

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Two-handed choke (in depth)

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Base (in depth)

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