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1. The Clinch Guard

1. The Clinch Guard

2. Closed Vale Tudo Guard

2. Closed Vale Tudo Guard

3. Controlling the Middle

3. Controlling the Middle

4. Open Vale Tudo Guard - Ground

4. Open Vale Tudo Guard - Ground

5. Open Vale Tudo Guard - Standing

5. Open Vale Tudo Guard - Standing

6. Teeter Totter Defense

6. Teeter Totter Defense

7. Water and Stone Mirror Drill

7. Water and Stone Mirror Drill

Third Class: Avoiding the standing headlock

Third Class: Avoiding the standing headlock

Have you ever used the knee and guard to break an uncomfortable grip?

Have you ever used the knee and guard to break an uncomfortable grip?

Second class: Managing the distance

Second class: Managing the distance

First class: Base

First class: Base

Rickson's pointer so you don't lose balance when finishing from the mount

Rickson's pointer so you don't lose balance when finishing from the mount

In the solidity of the mount, the 3 pillars of balance in jiujitsu

In the solidity of the mount, the 3 pillars of balance in jiujitsu

The power of the hips for sweeping in jiujitsu

The power of the hips for sweeping in jiujitsu

The invisible lever for you to topple opponents of all sizes and land on top

The invisible lever for you to topple opponents of all sizes and land on top

Jiujitsu teaches you not to waste time or ignore signs

Jiujitsu teaches you not to waste time or ignore signs

Class 77: Passing the half-guard with a knee shield

Passing the half-guard with a knee shield

Are you good at the art of shrinking your neck in jiujitsu?

Are you good at the art of shrinking your neck in jiujitsu?

Class 76: Passing the half-guard

Passing the half-guard

The jiujitsu defense that every kid should know in elementary school

The jiujitsu defense that every kid should know in elementary school

Class 75: Passing the "Sit Up" Guard

Passing the "Sit Up" Guard

How Rickson Gracie avoids getting hoisted and swept

How Rickson Gracie avoids getting hoisted and swept

Class 74: Toreando Pass

A practical lesson in connection in jiujitsu

A practical lesson in connection in jiujitsu

Class 73: Double Leg Defense

Double Leg Defense

The practical power of jiujitsu in your life

The practical power of jiujitsu in your life

Class 72: Use your opponent's aggression to take them down

Use your opponent's aggression to take them down

22,000 ways to improve your jiujitsu today

22,000 ways to improve your jiujitsu today

Learning self-defense teaches us that adversity is temporary

Learning self-defense teaches us that adversity is temporary

Class 71: Rear bear hug escape: under the arms

Rear bear hug escape: under the arms

Learn to be connected to the ground to defend masterfully

Learn to be connected to the ground to defend masterfully

Why practicing jiujitsu is as good as 50 courses in strategy and leadership

Why practicing jiujitsu is as good as 50 courses in strategy and leadership

Class 70: Armbar from the back

Armbar from the back

The upa's power to let you find lightness in the crunch

The upa's power to let you find lightness in the crunch

Class 69: Chokes from the back

Chokes from the back

Have you been failing the most basic sweep? Maybe you need a little hand...

Have you been failing the most basic sweep? Maybe you need a little hand...

The first mistake made by security and law enforcement who don't know jiujitsu

The first mistake made by security and law enforcement who don't know jiujitsu

Class 68: Lapel Choke from the Side Control

Lapel Choke from the Side Control

A drill to make you an unstoppable arm hunter

A drill to make you an unstoppable arm hunter

A simple defense against one of the most common real-world attacks

A simple defense against one of the most common real-world attacks

Class 67: Choke from the turtle position

Choke from the turtle position

Defending your back

Defending your back

Class 66: Double attack from side control

Double attack from side control

Learn to breathe to gain power in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

Learn to breathe to gain power in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

Class 65: Paper Cutter Choke

Paper Cutter Choke

How jiujitsu was instrumental for Emirates' rookie astronaut

How jiujitsu was instrumental for Emirates' rookie astronaut

Class 64: Triangle from the guard

Triangle from the guard

Training in Carlson Gracie’s day

Training in Carlson Gracie’s day

Class 63: Elbow crush from the guard

Elbow crush from the guard

Class 62: Arm-trapped choke from the guard

Arm-trapped choke from the guard

The question Rockson asked his father Rickson one time

The question Rockson asked his father Rickson one time

The lessons from the jiujitsu teacher who swam with sharks

The lessons from the jiujitsu teacher who swam with sharks

What Rickson Gracie learned from felines

What Rickson Gracie learned from felines

Class 61: Cross-collar choke from the mount

Cross-collar choke from the mount

The perfect prototype of a fighter, per Rickson Gracie

The perfect prototype of a fighter, per Rickson Gracie

Kelly Slater and his priceless, unforgettable barter with Rickson

Kelly Slater and his priceless, unforgettable barter with Rickson

Class 60: Double attack from the mount: second option

Double attack from the mount: second option

Helio Gracie's last submission win (in his fifties)

Helio Gracie's last submission win (in his fifties)

Class 59: Double attack from the mount: first option

Double attack from the mount: first option

Rickson Gracie's definition of courage

Rickson Gracie's definition of courage

The main goal of the guard player, whether in the white belt or in MMA

The main goal of the guard player, whether in the white belt or in MMA

Class 58: Bottom Side Control: Surviving strikes

Bottom Side Control: Surviving strikes

Why do people quit jiujitsu in the first month?

Why do people quit jiujitsu in the first month?

How jiujitsu can combat toxic thoughts

How jiujitsu can combat toxic thoughts

How to beat a giant? Rickson teaches the concept

How to beat a giant? Rickson teaches the concept

Class: 57:Knee Lock

The art of looking at jiujitsu from new angles

The art of looking at jiujitsu from new angles

7 tips to make you a more creative jiujitsu practitioner

7 tips to make you a more creative jiujitsu practitioner

Class 56: Foot lock when passing the guard

Foot lock when passing the guard

What are the most valuable things you try to learn from your parents and teachers?

What are the most valuable things you try to learn from your parents and teachers?

How jiujitsu taught Rickson to improvise and course-correct

How jiujitsu taught Rickson to improvise and course-correct

Jiujitsu is for everyone, except maybe Amado Amaro

Jiujitsu is for everyone, except maybe Amado Amaro

Class 55: Foot lock when escaping the mount position

Foot lock when escaping the mount position

5 minutes of breathing can improve your mood, mind and jiujitsu

5 minutes of breathing can improve your mood, mind and jiujitsu

Class 54: Foot lock from inside the guard position

Foot lock from inside the guard position

The best mattress to help you sleep well and defeat insomnia

The best mattress to help you sleep well and defeat insomnia

Class 53: Escaping the knee on belly

Escaping the knee on belly

7 strong indicators that jiujitsu makes you happier

7 strong indicators that jiujitsu makes you happier

12 sentences you will hear if you train in jiujitsu

12 sentences you will hear if you train in jiujitsu

Class 52: Controlling the knee on belly

Controlling the knee on belly

The closest call in the life of Pelé's bodyguard

The closest call in the life of Pelé's bodyguard

Why are so many people who practice jiujitsu successful?

Why are so many people who practice jiujitsu successful?

Class 51: Controlling the "four-point" position

Controlling the "four-point" position

Laziness, obesity and jiujitsu

Laziness, obesity and jiujitsu

The valuable lesson black-belts can learn from cats

The valuable lesson black-belts can learn from cats

The perfect warmup for your body to soar in jiujitsu

The perfect warmup for your body to soar in jiujitsu

Class 50: Using the "four-point" position

Using the "four-point" position

Rickson Gracie in search of the perfect lever

Rickson Gracie in search of the perfect lever

Practicing jiujitsu teaches you to breathe and find the way out in any situation

Practicing jiujitsu teaches you to breathe and find the way out in any situation

Class 49: Triple attack form the mount

Triple attack form the mount

Everything you always wanted to know about the jiujitsu guard

Everything you always wanted to know about the jiujitsu guard

Simplify and learn, for good, maybe the most complex lever in jiujitsu

Simplify and learn, for good, maybe the most complex lever in jiujitsu

Class 48: Escaping the Hon Kesa Gatame

Escaping the Hon Kesa Gatame

Day 7: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 7: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 6: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 6: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 5: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 5: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 4: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 4: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 3: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 3: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 2: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

Day 2: The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student

The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student: Day 1

The ideal first week for a jiujitsu student: Day 1

Class 47: Escape side control and take the back

Escape the side control and take the back

Do you still let the finish slip on the north-south? Fix that now

Do you still let the finish slip on the north-south? Fix that now

Class 46: Defeating the Butterfly Guard

Defeating the Butterfly Guard

Dr. Rickson Gracie’s lesson in applied physics

Dr. Rickson Gracie’s lesson in applied physics

How to make your kids give jiujitsu a chance

How to make your kids give jiujitsu a chance

The discreet sound of the effectiveness of Rickson's jiujitsu

The discreet sound of the effectiveness of Rickson's jiujitsu

Jiujitsu, success and the box theory

Jiujitsu, success and the box theory

Class 45: Classic combo from the guard

Learn this classic combo from the guard

How jiujitsu helps successful professionals go further

How jiujitsu helps successful professionals go further

Class 44: Two sweeps that will change your game

Learn two sweeps that will change your game

True happiness, according to Grandmaster Helio Gracie

True happiness, according to Grandmaster Helio Gracie

Jiujitsu teaches how a minuscule mistake completely alters a conflict

Jiujitsu teaches how a minuscule mistake completely alters a conflict

Class 43: An essential tip for the armlock: use your calves

An essential tip for the armbar: use your calves

The 5 questions Rickson Gracie has heard most in his life

The 5 questions Rickson Gracie has heard most in his life

Class 42: Enhance your standing back take

Enhance your standing back-take

Is it possible to avoid 99% of the most common jiujitsu injuries?

Is it possible to avoid 99% of the most common jiujitsu injuries?

The crocodile technique in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

The crocodile technique in jiujitsu, with Rickson Gracie

Class 41: Key elements to improve your stand up game

Key elements to improve your standup game

Use connection to take your opponent down

Use connection to take your opponent down

Rickson's lesson to make you feel lighter, more agile in jiujitsu

Rickson's lesson to make you feel lighter, more agile in jiujitsu

Class 40: Keep your neck out of reach

Keep your neck out of reach

How did championship belts become a thing?

How did championship belts become a thing?

Learn the unbearable mount of Rickson Gracie

Learn the unbearable mount of Rickson Gracie

Class 39: Belly-down armlock

Understanding the belly-down armbar

From the turtle position to side control

From the turtle position to side control

Getting a better understanding of hip movements

Getting a better understanding of hip movements

Class 38: Armlock from the guard

Fine adjustments for the armbar from the guard

Learn how to prevent your opponent from stalling the training

Learn how to prevent your opponent from stalling the training

Timing is everything when you end up under side control

Timing is everything when you end up under side control

Class 37: The butterfly sweep

The butterfly sweep

Functional warm-up to help your jiujitsu moves

Functional warm-up to help your jiujitsu moves

Finding the perfect angles from the guard

Finding the perfect angles from the guard

Class 36: Detail that will change your guard pass

Learn the detail that will change your guard pass

Avoid getting caught in the guillotine

Avoid getting caught in the guillotine

Attacking from the mount

Attacking from the mount

Class 35: Sweep from the guard

Finish the sweep even when your opponent resists

Are you using your grips properly?

Are you using your grips properly?

Why jiujitsu is the best medicine against obesity and sedentariness

Why jiujitsu is the best medicine against obesity and sedentariness

Base is everything and doesn't require strength

Base is everything and doesn't require strength

Class 34: Ankle sweep

Learn the adjustments for the ankle sweep

Keep moving even under pressure

Keep moving even under pressure

The foundation foot lock and heel hook escapes

The foundation foot lock and heel hook escapes

Class 33: Taking the back standing up

Use your opponent's power to take the back

Class 32: Take down into side control

Turn your opponent's energy into a throw

How to use your hooks in the guard

How to use your hooks in the guard

Rickson's high hopes for Rayron as Gracie family representative

Rickson's high hopes for Rayron as Gracie family representative

Starting in jiujitsu after 50

Starting in jiujitsu after 50

Keep training even without a partner

Keep training even without a partner

Class 31: Refine your double leg takedown

Refine your double-leg takedown with Rickson

Being comfortable under side control

Being comfortable under side control

Surviving back attacks

Surviving back attacks

Class 30: Hip throw and how to fall

Rickson teaches the hip throw and how to fall

Why Rickson used to fight flawlessly when listening to ‘The Last of the Mohicans’

Why Rickson used to fight flawlessly when listening to ‘The Last of the Mohicans’

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

Class 29: Use the guard to protect yourself

Use the guard to protect yourself

Rickson explains what strategy is

Rickson explains what strategy is

Class 28: The secrets of striking

Rickson teaches the secrets of striking

Learn how to keep the mount

Learn how to keep the mount

Proper breathing gives you strength

Proper breathing gives you strength

Rickson's most spectacular win, explained through connection

Rickson's most spectacular win, explained through connection

Empowerment 51st class: Mobility

Empowerment 51st class: Mobility

Some deranged person pulled out a knife: what would you do?

Some deranged person pulled out a knife: what would you do?

Class 27: Learn how to protect yourself under pressure

Learn how to protect yourself under pressure

The invisible detail so you never get the scissor sweep wrong

The invisible detail so you never get the scissor sweep wrong

Empowerment 50th class: Mobility

Empowerment 50th class: Mobility

What’s the time to punch in jiujitsu? Rickson teaches

What’s the time to punch in jiujitsu? Rickson teaches

Class 26: Keep your base while you move

Keep your base while you move

Empowerment 49th class: Mobility

Empowerment 49th class: Mobility

Strong fundamentals will make your jiujitsu more effective

Strong fundamentals will make your jiujitsu more effective

Class 25: The shoulder is the key element for a good connection

The shoulder is the key element for a good connection

Class 24: How to protect yourself against someone coming toward you

How to protect yourself against someone coming toward you

Empowerment 48th class: Mobility

Empowerment 48th class: Mobility

Class 23: Escaping the arm triangle

Escaping the arm triangle

Rickson Gracie against jiujitsu's greatest enemy: the couch

Rickson Gracie against jiujitsu's greatest enemy: the couch

Empowerment 47th class: Mobility

Empowerment 47th class: Mobility

So your aggressor attacked fast as a hare. Act like the turtle and get out safe

So your aggressor attacked fast as a hare. Act like the turtle and get out safe

Class 22: Passing the guard from the stand position

Passing the guard from the standup position

The art of clinching when an insane aggressor shows up

The art of clinching when an insane aggressor shows up

Empowerment 46th class: Mobility

Empowerment 46th class: Mobility

Rickson: 'If you don't know self-defense, you don't know jiujitsu'

Rickson: 'If you don't know self-defense, you don't know jiujitsu'

Class 21: Opening and passing the guard from your knees

Opening and passing the guard from your knees

How an almost invisible detail can save you

How an almost invisible detail can save you

How can you become a better teacher to your students?

How can you become a better teacher to your students?

The simplest, most effective, most invisible choke in Rickson’s arsenal

The simplest, most effective, most invisible choke in Rickson’s arsenal

The importance of narrowing down your purpose

The importance of narrowing down your purpose

Rickson's perspective on constantly working on weaknesses

Rickson's perspective on constantly working on weaknesses

Use your opponent’s energy to throw them

Use your opponent’s energy to throw them

Headlock Defense: what to do when someone breaks your posture

Headlock Defense: what to do when someone breaks your posture

How teachers can preserve the essence of Gracie jiujitsu

How teachers can preserve the essence of Gracie jiujitsu

A plan B to defend against the mount that even black-belts don't practice enough

A plan B to defend against the mount that even black-belts don't practice enough

Jiujitsu can be the mental oasis you need so you don't collapse

Jiujitsu can be the mental oasis you need so you don't collapse

Rickson shows how to apply the toe hold

Rickson shows how to apply the toe hold

Class 20: Escaping the low mount

Escaping the low mount

Learn how to tape your finger from Rickson

Learn how to tape your finger from Rickson

How not to be fooled by your own success

How not to be fooled by your own success

Want to evolve in jiujitsu? Find a good friend who trains

Want to evolve in jiujitsu? Find a good friend who trains

Rickson on the state of jiujitsu in Brazil

Rickson on the state of jiujitsu in Brazil

40 years later, the eternal lesson from the champion Rolls Gracie

40 years later, the eternal lesson from the champion Rolls Gracie

Empowerment 45th class: Mobility

Empowerment 45th class: Mobility

Sweep from the guard

Sweep from the guard

What's your hardest-earned bit of knowledge?

What's your hardest-earned bit of knowledge?

Foot on your hip? No problem!

Foot on your hip? No problem!

Understanding how to pass the guard

Understanding how to pass the guard

Class 19: Mount escapes: fighting vs. sports

Mount escapes: fighting vs. sport

The importance of connection

The importance of connection

How to learn jiujitsu with the lions in the savanna

How to learn jiujitsu with the lions in the savanna

Training Royce Gracie for UFC 1

Training Royce Gracie for UFC 1

The best jiujitsu lessons from Prof. Harry Potter

The best jiujitsu lessons from Prof. Harry Potter

Empowerment 44th class: Mobility

Empowerment 44th class: Mobility

Headlock defense: frame escape

Headlock defense: frame escape

The spiritual and zen teachings of red-belt Carlos Gracie

The spiritual and zen teachings of red-belt Carlos Gracie

Jiujitsu and the man on the Moon

Jiujitsu and the man on the Moon

Class 18: Controlling the clinch

Controlling the clinch

The evolution of my training

The evolution of my training

Turn a pull into a takedown

Turn a pull into a takedown

Feeling defeated? 8 quotes to shake off the feeling and start winning

Feeling defeated? 8 quotes to shake off the feeling and start winning

Empowerment 43rd class: Mobility

Empowerment 43rd class: Mobility

Do you enjoy competing?

Do you enjoy competing?

At home in hell: Rickson on training for jiujitsu, MMA and life

At home in hell: Rickson on training for jiujitsu, MMA and life

Jiujitsu methodology: What is the best order to teach the moves?

Jiujitsu methodology: What is the best order to teach the moves?

Empowerment 42nd class: Mobility

Empowerment 42nd class: Mobility

Rickson and Royler's conversation that saved a cab driver

Rickson and Royler's conversation that saved a cab driver

Empowerment 41st class: Mobility

Empowerment 41st class: Mobility

Learn Rickson’s adjustment to pass the open guard

Learn Rickson’s adjustment to pass the open guard

9 tips to help you sleep better and boost your jiujitsu

9 tips to help you sleep better and boost your jiujitsu

Class 17: Exclusive: sidekick to attack

Exclusive: sidekick to attack

How has jiujitsu made your life better?

How has jiujitsu made your life better?

Carlos Gracie was right, scientist's book confirms

Carlos Gracie was right, scientist's book confirms

What is a good jiujitsu teacher made of?

What is a good jiujitsu teacher made of?

Is elbow pressure annoying you? Learn how to escape it!

Is elbow pressure annoying you? Learn how to escape it!

7 quotes for people who love to learn and teach (including jiujitsu)

7 quotes for people who love to learn and teach (including jiujitsu)

Keeping up an injured beginner's motivation

Keeping up an injured beginner's motivation

Can working with jiujitsu be the perfect job?

Can working with jiujitsu be the perfect job?

Class 16: Sidekick to protect the distance

Sidekick to protect the distance

Jiujitsu and the art of dealing with grief, by Rickson Gracie

Jiujitsu and the art of dealing with grief, by Rickson Gracie

How to prevent jiujitsu white-belts from getting injured

How to prevent jiujitsu white-belts from getting injured

Use your guard to defend yourself

Use your guard to defend yourself

Class 15: How not to lose the mount

How not to lose the mount

Has jiujitsu ever saved your life?

Has jiujitsu ever saved your life?

The two types of white-belts most likely to quit

The two types of white-belts most likely to quit

Learn how to apply Rickson's pressure

Learn how to apply Rickson's pressure

Even black-belts forget why they fight

Even black-belts forget why they fight

The 7 deadly sins of jiujitsu

The 7 deadly sins of jiujitsu

How to take full advantage of Rickson's techniques online

How to take full advantage of Rickson's techniques online

Class 14: Learn the gift wrap

Learn the gift wrap

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

Escaping the side headlock when the arm is trapped

Escaping the side headlock when the arm is trapped

Why most new jiujitsu moves don't really work

Why most new jiujitsu moves don't really work

Did someone mount on you? Do not panic! Learn how to be comfortable there

Did someone mount on you? Do not panic! Learn how to be comfortable there

Class 13: Rickson Gracie also strikes!

Rickson Gracie also strikes!

A pre-emptive approach to depression

A pre-emptive approach to depression

Rickson will help you to refine your escape from the back-take

Rickson will help you to refine your escape from the back-take

Class 12: How to choose the throw

How to choose the throw

Little Rickson’s first lesson

Little Rickson’s first lesson

Class 11: How to practice the clinch and throw

How to practice the clinch and throw

How to use the advice you get to your advantage

How to use the advice you get to your advantage

Class 10: Protect your distance on base

Protect your distance on base

Learn an invisible detail to save your neck

Learn an invisible detail to save your neck

Rickson on tying spirituality into his fighting career

Rickson on tying spirituality into his fighting career

Self-defense: avoid getting kicked when standing back up

Self-defense: avoid getting kicked when standing back up

Preventing a jiu-jitsu class from becoming a Darwinian hellscape

Preventing a jiu-jitsu class from becoming a Darwinian hellscape

Rickson shows how to stand back up safely in a street fight

Rickson shows how to stand back up safely in a street fight

Tips on teaching a diverse group of students

Tips on teaching a diverse group of students

What Rickson Academy is all about

What Rickson Academy is all about

The art of welcoming white-belts into your jiu-jitsu school

The art of welcoming white-belts into your jiu-jitsu school

Getting your baby started in jiu-jitsu

Getting your baby started in jiu-jitsu

When Rickson faced an underwater challenge

When Rickson faced an underwater challenge

Empowerment 40th class: mobility

Empowerment 40th class: mobility

Rickson talks about the response to his book

Rickson talks about the response to his book

Thoughts on staying strong to fight a pandemic

Thoughts on staying strong to fight a pandemic

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 2)

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 2)

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 1)

What advice would Rickson give his younger self? (part 1)

How to train: high performance vs. staying healthy

How to train: high performance vs. staying healthy

Rickson: how to prepare to stand back up in a street fight

Rickson: how to prepare to stand back up in a street fight

4 foods to boost your immune system

4 foods to boost your immune system

Does BJJ make you smarter? Science suggests so

Does BJJ make you smarter? Science suggests so

Anthony Bourdain felt in his skin Rickson's thesis on white-belts

Anthony Bourdain felt in his skin Rickson's thesis on white-belts

Defend the clock choke

Defend against the clock choke

The technique by Rickson that made quick work of Chuck Norris

The technique by Rickson that made quick work of Chuck Norris

BJJ, the art of tearing down prejudices

BJJ, the art of tearing down prejudices

A disciple thanks Rickson after finding his motivation again

A disciple thanks Rickson after finding his motivation again

How to get your girlfriend back with jiu-jitsu

How to get your girlfriend back with jiu-jitsu

Turtle: no space for the hook; step forward

Turtle: no space for the hook; step forward

What is your purpose in life, and how Jiu-Jitsu can help you find the answer

What is your purpose in life, and how Jiu-Jitsu can help you find the answer

The miraculous hook

The miraculous hook

Helio Gracie and his seven duels with death

Helio Gracie and his seven duels with death

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 2)

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 2)

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 1)

Rickson on growing up with—and adapting—the Gracie Diet (part 1)

Don't be crushed pulling guard from turtle

Don't be crushed pulling guard from turtle

A humble opponent bows to Rickson and BJJ

A humble opponent bows to Rickson and BJJ

From turtle to their back

From turtle to their back

Can practicing BJJ bring you happiness?

Can practicing BJJ bring you happiness?

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 2)

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 2)

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 1)

The time Rickson beat the undefeated pain doctor (part 1)

Strikes from the guard

Strikes from the guard

Rickson details common mistake by guard players

Rickson details common mistake by guard players

How BJJ helps you beat procrastination and realize your dream

How BJJ helps you beat procrastination and realize your dream

Train with a handicap to change things up

Train with a handicap to change things up

Rickson on the benefits of blindfolded training

Rickson on the benefits of blindfolded training

Guard drills: protect your face, move your hips

Guard drills: protect your face, move your hips

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 3)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 3)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 2)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 2)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 1)

Fighting blind: Rickson Gracie on his final bout (part 1)

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 2)

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 2)

Protect your back, land on top

Protect your back, land on top

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 1)

Rickson on why most fighters don't copy his breathing (part 1)

BJJ, bullying and the seesaw

BJJ, bullying and the seesaw

How Rickson Gracie sticks to his diet

How Rickson Gracie sticks to his diet

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 2)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 2)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 1)

What sealed the deal to make Rickson unstoppable (part 1)

Guard: how to use hooks

Guard: how to use hooks

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 2)

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 2)

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 1)

Why Rickson focuses on teaching beginners (part 1)

7 quotes to keep you moving forward, without quitting

7 quotes to keep you moving forward, without quitting

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 2)

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 2)

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 1)

How 12-year-old Rickson taught himself not to panic (part 1)

What’s the deal with ankle sweep to armbar?

What’s the deal with ankle sweep to armbar?

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 3)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 3)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 2)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 2)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 1)

Rickson Gracie explains his breathing philosophy (part 1)

Why do we still lose our temper and get into fights?

Why do we still lose our temper and get into fights?

How BJJ could save 600,000 lives a year

How BJJ could save 600,000 lives a year

Tailoring BJJ class to help different types of kids

Tailoring BJJ class to help different types of kids

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 2)

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 2)

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 1)

Orlando Cani's influence on Rickson's career (part 1)

The day Rickson Gracie became a black-belt

The day Rickson Gracie became a black-belt

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 4)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 4)

Armlock from the guard: how to control the distance

Armlock from the guard: how to control the distance

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 3)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 3)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 2)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 2)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 1)

Rickson details his approach to new submissions (part 1)

Tarzan and jiu-jitsu

Tarzan and jiu-jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu guard: the subtle and profound hips movement

Jiujitsu guard: the subtle and profound movement of the hips

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 2)

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 2)

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 1)

Rickson on his work as Kron's cornerman (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on the need for self-defense

Rickson Gracie on the need for self-defense

What it truly means to know BJJ

What it truly means to know BJJ

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 2)

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 2)

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 1)

Preparing BJJ students for the real world (part 1)

The fine print of escaping from the back

The fine print of escaping the back-take

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 3)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 3)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 2)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 2)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on evolving as a teacher (part 1)

My favorite procedure after Jiu-Jitsu

My favorite procedure after Jiu-Jitsu

6 tips from Rickson Gracie to defeat laziness right away

6 tips from Rickson Gracie to defeat laziness right away

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 3)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 3)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 2)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 2)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 1)

Turning martial arts into 'conquering arts' for everyone (part 1)

10 Jiu-Jitsu principles that can save your life

10 Jiu-Jitsu principles that can save your life

Guard recovery

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 3)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 3)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 2)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 2)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 1)

Rickson vs. Rigan: background and aftermath (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 2)

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 2)

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 1)

Rickson Gracie on hierarchy, legacy (part 1)

Use your foe’s energy against them

Use your foe’s energy against them

Explaining BJJ's transformative power to a parent

Explaining BJJ's transformative power to a parent

How BJJ can help you deal with a huge loss in life

How BJJ can help you deal with a huge loss in life

Introduction to the uchi mata throw

Introduction to the uchi mata throw

Why a kid's BJJ teacher will be the most important teacher in their life

Why a kid's BJJ teacher will be the most important teacher in their life

Impostor syndrome after a promotion?

Impostor syndrome after a promotion?

Empowerment 39th class: mobility

Empowerment 39th class: mobility

Had your posture broken? Rickson will save you

Had your posture broken? Rickson will save you

Chuck Norris and Jiu-Jitsu, by Rickson Gracie

Chuck Norris and Jiu-Jitsu, by Rickson Gracie

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 2)

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 2)

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 1)

Rickson explains the concept of connection (part 1)

Pummel: base, engaging, and three throws

Pummel: base, engaging, and three throws

How Rickson's son Rockson taught him about time

How Rickson's son Rockson taught him about time

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 2)

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 2)

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 1)

The best way to introduce women to BJJ (part 1)

Empowerment 38th class: mobility

Empowerment 38th class: mobility

Rickson on benefits of BJJ and self-defense

Rickson on benefits of BJJ and self-defense

Master the transition from the closed guard to the back

Master the transition from the closed guard to the back

The best way to teach self-defense

The best way to teach self-defense

Open Guard: where should I move my hips?

Open Guard: where should I move my hips?

Is serious competition right for you? Rickson answers

Is serious competition right for you? Rickson answers

When your mind plays tricks on you

When your mind plays tricks on you

Empowerment 37th class: Mobility

Empowerment 37th class: Mobility

Best types of food for jiu-jitsu

Best types of food for jiu-jitsu

Is training twice a week enough? Rickson answers

Is training twice a week enough? Rickson answers

You shall not stand up! Closed guard tips

You shall not stand up! Closed guard tips

How should a white-belt go about attacking? (The Simba complex.)

How should a white-belt go about attacking? (The Simba complex.)

Empowerment 36th class: Mobility

Empowerment 36th class: Mobility

How learning self-defense changes you

How learning self-defense changes you

4 ways to boost your health

4 ways to boost your health

The angles that will transform your closed guard

The angles that will transform your closed guard

Rickson Gracie will teach the invisible details to escape the triangle choke.

Rickson Gracie will teach the invisible details to escape the triangle choke.

The two brothers who shaped Rickson Gracie

The two brothers who shaped Rickson Gracie

How Helio shaped Rickson's views on life

How Helio shaped Rickson's views on life

How Rickson warms up daily

How Rickson warms up daily

Rickson on how to approach BJJ after 50

Rickson on how to approach BJJ after 50

The essence of jiu-jitsu, in one quick paragraph

The essence of jiu-jitsu, in one quick paragraph

The keylock escapes. Chapter 5: guard

The keylock escapes. Chapter 5: guard

Would Rickson go back and do some things differently?

Would Rickson go back and do some things differently?

Empowerment 35th class: Mobility

Empowerment 35th class: Mobility

Broke your resolutions for 2022? Use jiu-jitsu.

Broke your resolutions for 2022? Use jiu-jitsu.

Visible vs. invisible jiu-jitsu

Visible vs. invisible jiu-jitsu

Rickson Gracie’s tips to become comfortable inside the closed guard

Rickson Gracie’s tips to become comfortable inside the closed guard

Are you adaptable?

Are you adaptable?

The worst minute of the life of a young Rickson

The worst minute of the life of a young Rickson

Rickson on how to avoid being sidelined by injuries

Rickson on how to avoid being sidelined by injuries

The keylock escapes. Chapter 4: side-control

The keylock escapes. Chapter 4: side-control

Rickson on bringing his dad's vision of self-defense to life

Rickson on bringing his dad's vision of self-defense to life

Is strength becoming more important in BJJ? Rickson answers.

Is strength becoming more important in BJJ? Rickson answers.

Empowerment 34th class: the clinch

Empowerment 34th class: the clinch

BJJ and eating habits

BJJ and eating habits

Empowerment 33rd class: the suplex

Empowerment 33rd class: the suplex

Learn the secret to avoid the cross collar choke

Learn the secret to avoid the cross collar choke

The keylock escapes: Chapter 3: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

The keylock escapes: Chapter 3: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

Stretch yourself before pulling the arm

Stretch yourself before pulling the arm

Empowerment 32nd class: strength and breathing

Empowerment 32nd class: strength and breathing

How to fight one of the worst demons in the life of a fighter

How to fight one of the worst demons in the life of a fighter

Empowerment 31st class: dodge and block

Empowerment 31st class: dodge and block

The countermeasure to the straight ankle lock

The countermeasure to the straight ankle lock

Fist or palm in a street fight? Rickson weighs in.

Fist or palm in a street fight? Rickson weighs in.

The keylock escapes: Chapter 2: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

The keylock escapes: Chapter 2: Hon-Kesa-Gatame

The keylock escapes. Chapter 1: General warning

The keylock escapes. Chapter 1: General warning

Empowerment 30th class: tug of war

Empowerment 30th class: tug of war

Master Rickson and the art of the Guillotine

Master Rickson and the art of the Guillotine

Learn how to avoid any strike!

Learn how to avoid any strike!

Empowerment 29th class: the clinch

Empowerment 29th class: the clinch

Jiu-jitsu in ancient Greece

Jiu-jitsu in ancient Greece

Headlock escapes: chapter 3

Headlock escapes: chapter 3

Does a blue-belt qualify to teach BJJ?

Does a blue-belt qualify to teach BJJ?

Empowerment 28th class: leg muscles and base

Empowerment 28th class: leg muscles and base

Rickson on keeping what truly matters in mind

Rickson on keeping what truly matters in mind

Headlock escapes: chapter 2

Headlock escapes: chapter 2

Empowerment 27th class: breath for strength

Empowerment 27th class: breath for strength

Roy Barcroft never used BJJ in the Old West

Roy Barcroft never used BJJ in the Old West

Headlock escapes: chapter 1

Headlock escapes: chapter 1

Rickson on how to learn the philosophy of true Gracie jiu-jitsu

Rickson on how to learn the philosophy of true Gracie jiu-jitsu

The lesson by Rickson that changed chef Alex Atala’s career

The lesson by Rickson that changed chef Alex Atala’s career

Empowerment 26th class: base and clinch

Empowerment 26th class: base and clinch

A jiu-jitsu master named Ocean

A jiu-jitsu master named Ocean

Empowerment 25th class: Base using bands

Empowerment 25th class: Base using bands

BJJ and the art of seeing the future

BJJ and the art of seeing the future

Empowerment 24th class: Knee strikes using bands

Empowerment 24th class: Knee strikes using bands

Rickson's advice for a stable mount

Rickson's advice for a stable mount

Class 9: Guard pass

Guard pass, chapter four: open

How Mitsuyo Maeda viewed jiu-jitsu

How Mitsuyo Maeda viewed jiu-jitsu

Empowerment 23rd class: Neck 2.0

Empowerment 23rd class: Neck 2.0

How BJJ drives anxiety away

How BJJ drives anxiety away

Rickson elects his toughest roll ever

Rickson elects his toughest roll ever

Class 8: Guard pass

Guard pass: chapter 3 (Standing)

What if the captain of the Titanic practiced BJJ?

What if the captain of the Titanic practiced BJJ?

On the mat, the truth

On the mat, the truth

Empowerment 22nd class: knee strikes

Empowerment 22nd class: knee strikes

Rickson Gracie’s first-ever loss

Rickson Gracie’s first-ever loss

Empowerment 21st class: breath in motion

Empowerment 21st class: breath in motion

The first commandment of self-defense against weapons

The first commandment of self-defense against weapons

Class 7: Guard pass

Guard pass: chapter two

How to teach, by Master Rickson Gracie

How to teach, by Master Rickson Gracie

Helio Gracie's best bit of advice for beginners

Helio Gracie's best bit of advice for beginners

Empowerment 20th class: Striking 3.0

Empowerment 20th class: Striking 3.0

Rickson and the mental pressure on super-athletes

Rickson and the mental pressure on super-athletes

How do you control your opponent’s movement?

How do you control your opponent’s movement?

My routine on fight days, by Rickson Gracie

My routine on fight days, by Rickson Gracie

Empowerment 19th class: the "upa"

Empowerment 19th class: the "upa"

Empowerment 18th class: Standing up in base

Empowerment 18th class: Standing up in base

Don't play dice with your BJJ students

Don't play dice with your BJJ students

How Rickson deals with time

How Rickson deals with time

Class 6: Guard pass

Guard pass: chapter one

The incentive Rickson gave his kids in BJJ

The incentive Rickson gave his kids in BJJ

Empowerment 17th class: Blocking and deflecting

Empowerment 17th class: Blocking and deflecting

What is Rickson's favorite technique?

What is Rickson's favorite technique?

Empowerment 16th class: Base when going around

Empowerment 16th class: Base when going around

The secret of Master Rickson Gracie's healing process

The secret of Master Rickson Gracie's healing process

How to learn BJJ and never miss a flight

How to learn BJJ and never miss a flight

The uncomfortable Cross-face

The uncomfortable Cross-face

Helio Gracie's power of adaptation

Helio Gracie's power of adaptation

Empowerment 15th class: Takedowns 2.0

Empowerment 15th class: Takedowns 2.0

Empowerment 14th class: the Neck

Empowerment 14th class: the Neck

Thank you Master and Father!

Thank you Master and Father!

Rickson Gracie: 'Self-defense is the soul of jiu-jitsu'

Rickson Gracie: 'Self-defense is the soul of jiu-jitsu'

Master Helio Gracie's choke: The antidote

Master Helio Gracie's choke: The antidote

Rickson and the path to a “peaceful jiu-jitsu”

Rickson and the path to a “peaceful jiu-jitsu”

Empowerment 13th class: Base as a pivot

Empowerment 13th class: Base as a pivot

Empowerment 12th class: Striking with weight

Empowerment 12th class: Striking with weight

The jiu-jitsu teacher's mission

The jiu-jitsu teacher's mission

Rickson’s hands-tied lesson

Rickson’s hands-tied lesson

Gold tip alert: armlock release

Gold tip alert: armlock release

The gift every child should get

The gift every child should get

Empowerment 11th class: Base with resistance

Empowerment 11th class: Base with resistance

How to learn BJJ by watching ‘Romeo and Juliet’

How to learn BJJ by watching ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Empowerment 10th class: Takedowns 1.0

Empowerment 10th class: Takedowns 1.0

Empowerment 9th class: Tools

Empowerment 9th class: Tools

Rickson's definition of success

Rickson's definition of success

Knee on belly: back to Enduring uncomfortable situations

Knee on belly: back to Enduring uncomfortable situations

What would make Rickson tremble with fear?

What would make Rickson tremble with fear?

Empowerment 8th class: Breathing

Empowerment 8th class: Breathing

Empowerment 7th class: the Pocket Knife

Empowerment 7th class: the Pocket Knife

Who are today's samurai? Rickson reflects

Who are today's samurai? Rickson reflects

Empowerment 6th class: Base 2.1

Empowerment 6th class: Base 2.1

Rickson Gracie's No. 1 tip for beginners in BJJ

Rickson Gracie's No. 1 tip for beginners in BJJ

Back and the body triangle: the 5th chapter of Enduring uncomfortable situations.

Back and the body triangle: the 5th chapter of Enduring uncomfortable situations.

Does your BJJ work as an invisible force field?

Does your BJJ work as an invisible force field?

Empowerment 5th class: Base 2.0

Empowerment 5th class: Base 2.0

Rickson Gracie’s ‘nutcracker’ choke

Rickson Gracie’s ‘nutcracker’ choke

Endure uncomfortable situations–4th chapter: Bottom guard.

Endure uncomfortable situations–4th chapter: Bottom guard.

The lesson Ryan learned from Rickson in Japan

The lesson Ryan learned from Rickson in Japan

Empowerment 4th class: the first circuit

Empowerment 4th class: the first circuit

The unbearable lightness of the choke

The unbearable lightness of the choke

The self-defense maneuver that saved Rickson’s skin

The self-defense maneuver that saved Rickson’s skin

Endure uncomfortable situations—3rd chapter: Top Guard.

Endure uncomfortable situations—3rd chapter: Top Guard.

Swap force for the proper angle in BJJ

Swap force for the proper angle in BJJ

Training partner or opponent?

Training partner or opponent?

Empowerment 3rd class: core

Empowerment 3rd class: core

BJJ on a mission to Antarctica

BJJ on a mission to Antarctica

Empowerment 2nd class: basic striking

Empowerment 2nd class: basic striking

Rickson Gracie launches the Empowerment Course

Rickson Gracie launches the Empowerment Course

Empowerment 1st class: Base

Empowerment 1st class: Base

How to finish on the arm using no force

How to finish on the arm using no force

How can a firm, solid base be dynamic?

How can a firm, solid base be dynamic?

Did Abel die due to not knowing self-defense?

Did Abel die due to not knowing self-defense?

Endure uncomfortable situations. Second part: Side-Mounted.

Endure uncomfortable situations. Second part: Side-Mounted.

The strangest question I've ever been asked about jiu-jitsu

The strangest question I've ever been asked about jiu-jitsu

How you endure uncomfortable situations. First part: Mounted.

How you endure uncomfortable situations. First part: Mounted.

How BJJ strategy can influence your professional life

How BJJ strategy can influence your professional life

Learn the americana from the mount

Learn the americana from the mount

The key lesson Rickson tried to teach the Hulk

The key lesson Rickson tried to teach the Hulk

The 1st lesson on neck defense

The 1st lesson on neck defense

A shield for kids called jiu-jitsu

A shield for kids called jiu-jitsu

Could a BJJ dojo last over a thousand years?

Could a BJJ dojo last over a thousand years?

Defend the kimura... and your neck!

Defend the kimura... and your neck!

The technique that would bankrupt Hitchcock

The technique that would bankrupt Hitchcock

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

The art of never getting slapped in the face

The art of never getting slapped in the face

How to proceed in your practice.

How to proceed in your practice.

The day Rickson beat 2 powerful rivals in the same bout

The day Rickson beat 2 powerful rivals in the same bout

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

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

Zooming in on Rickson’s invisible grip

Zooming in on Rickson’s invisible grip

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

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

9 quips by Rickson Gracie for understanding BJJ

9 quips by Rickson Gracie for understanding BJJ

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

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

What did the Olympic champion learn from Rickson?

What did the Olympic champion learn from Rickson?

Should BJJ strategy be practiced from the white belt?

Should BJJ strategy be practiced from the white belt?

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

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

Rickson Gracie’s lifesaving advice

Rickson Gracie’s lifesaving advice

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 2

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 2

Is there a BJJ technique Rickson dislikes?

Is there a BJJ technique Rickson dislikes?

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 1

How to tape and ice your injuries – part 1

How to ‘flow with the go’ with Master Rickson

How to ‘flow with the go’ with Master Rickson

Jiu-Jitsu methodology: What is the best order of the moves?

Jiu-Jitsu methodology: What is the best order of the moves?

BJJ is having love for the details

BJJ is having love for the details

Triangle choke: defense and escapes

Triangle choke: defense and escapes

How capturing a neck can be as simple as opening a window

How capturing a neck can be as simple as opening a window

Refining your guillotine choke with Master Rickson

Refining your guillotine choke with Master Rickson

How your opponent's attack molds your guard

How your opponent's attack molds your guard

BJJ is learning which doors to open

BJJ is learning which doors to open

Rickson's recipe for attacking feet

Rickson's recipe for attacking feet

The invisible details of the technical standup

The invisible details of the technical standup

Learn this today to never again find yourself with your back flat on the ground

Learn this today to never again find yourself with your back flat on the ground

Rickson will adjust your armlock

Rickson will adjust your armlock

The page missing from your BJJ book, with Rickson Gracie

The page missing from your BJJ book, with Rickson Gracie

A look at Rickson's warmup

A look at Rickson's warmup

Side kick: Grandmaster Helio Gracie's secret weapon

Sidekick: Grandmaster Helio Gracie's secret weapon

Rickson teaches where to put your foot while fighting

Rickson teaches where to put your foot while fighting

Side-control: how Rickson distributes his weight

Side-control: how Master Rickson distributes his weight

How does Rickson deal with stalling and kneading by a heavier opponent?

How does Rickson deal with stalling and kneading by a heavier opponent?

Helio Gracie's final message for Rickson

Helio Gracie's final message for Rickson

The foundation of foot lock and heel hook escapes

The foundation of Footlock and Heelhook escapes

Grand Master Helio Gracie's cross-choke

Grand Master Helio Gracie's cross-choke

How to escape from the seat belt

How to escape from the seat belt

How Master Rickson teaches his students with disabilities

How Master Rickson teaches his students with disabilities

A practical breathing lesson with Rickson Gracie

A practical breathing lesson with Rickson Gracie

Slap in the face? Connect to defend it

Slap in the face? Connect to defend it

Welcome to Rickson Academy 2.0

Welcome to Rickson Academy 2.0

Dealing with a heavier opponent

Dealing with a heavier opponent

Understand what is the "Rickson's Pressure"

Understand what is the "Rickson's Pressure"

The legendary Helio Gracie's choke

The legendary Helio Gracie's choke

Jiu-Jitsu is fully adaptable: understand why

Jiu-Jitsu is fully adaptable: understand why

Even death is better than let the fear take control

Even death is better than let the fear take control

A message to the members

A message to the members

Thank You Master and Father

Thank You Master and Father

Class 5: Improving your standup game

Class 5: Improving your standup game

Class 4: Hip movement and positioning, the path to a solid base

Class 4: Hip movement and positioning, the path to a solid base

Class 3: Find the right connection

Class 3: Find the right connection

Class 2: Learn to be comfortable in hell

Class 2: Learn to be comfortable in hell

Class 1: Base and Breathing

Class 1: Base and Breathing

Strategy Bonus

How was training Jiu Jitsu as a young kid?

How was training Jiu Jitsu as a young kid?

Strategy, Part Two

Strategy, Part Two

Strategy, Part One

Strategy, Part One

Timing, Second Lesson

Timing, Second Lesson

Timing, First Lesson

Timing, First Lesson

Weight Distribution, Sixth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Sixth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Fifth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Fifth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of November 18, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 18, 2020

Weight Distribution, Fourth Lesson

Weight Distribution, Fourth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of November 11, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 11, 2020

Weight Distribution, Third Lesson

Weight Distribution, Third Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of November 04, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of November 04, 2020

Weight Distribution, Second Lesson

Weight Distribution, Second Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of October 28, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 28, 2020

Weight Distribution, First Lesson

Weight Distribution, First Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of October 21, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 21, 2020

Connection, Tenth Lesson

Connection, Tenth Lesson

Connection, Ninth Lesson

Connection, Ninth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of October 14, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 14, 2020

Connection, Eighth Lesson

Connection, Eighth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of October 07, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of October 07, 2020

Connection, Seventh Lesson

Connection, Seventh Lesson

Connection, Sixth Lesson

Connection, Sixth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of September 30, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 30, 2020

Connection, Fifth Lesson

Connection, Fifth Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of September 23, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 23, 2020

Connection, Fourth Lesson

Connection, Fourth Lesson

Connection, Third Lesson

Connection, Third Lesson

Connection, Second Lesson

Connection, Second Lesson

Ask Me Anything “LIVE”

Ask Me Anything “LIVE”

Introduction to Rickson.Academy

Introduction to Rickson.Academy

Connection, First Lesson

Connection, First Lesson

Rickson Gracie Class of September 2, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of September 2, 2020

Action and Reaction

Action and Reaction

Base and Movement

Base and Movement

Rickson Gracie Class of August 26, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 26, 2020

Base, Lesson 1

Rickson Gracie Class of August 19, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 19, 2020

Beginner mindset regarding attack

Beginner mindset regarding attack

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?

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

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

Treino em Familia

Treino em Familia

Family trainning session

Family trainning session

On the Ground

Standing up

Respiração no chão

Respiração no chão

Respiração em pé

Respiração em pé

Rickson Gracie Class of August 12, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 12, 2020

Respiração: Aula 3

Respiração: Aula 3

Breathing: Lesson 3

Breathing: Lesson 3

Rickson Gracie Class of August 5, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of August 5, 2020

Respiração: Aula 2

Respiração: Aula 2

Breathing: Lesson 2

Breathing: Lesson 2

Rickson Gracie Class of July 29, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of July 29, 2020

What is “Flow with the go”?

What is “Flow with the go”?

Rickson Gracie Class of July 15, 2020

Rickson Gracie Class of July 15, 2020

What was Rickson Gracie toughest fight?

What was Rickson Gracie toughest fight?

How do you plan your Jiu-Jitsu training?

How do you plan your Jiu-Jitsu training?

Side headlock escape, arm trapped

Side headlock escape, arm trapped

Spin armbar from side control

Spin armbar from side control

Toe hold

Wrist grips

Kimura north south

Kimura north south

Chest-push defense

Chest-push defense

Scissor sweep

Choke from the mount

Choke from the mount

Escaping the elbow pressure

Escaping the elbow pressure

Armlock, belly down

Armlock, belly down

Ankle sweep

Technical standup

Technical standup

Straight ankle lock

Straight ankle lock

Straight armlock and elbow lock from side mount

Straight armlock and elbow lock from side mount

Sucker punch, slap defense

Sucker punch, slap defense

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

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

Front bear hug over arms defense

Front bear hug over arms defense

Finger pointing threat or single-hand neck grab defense

Finger pointing threat or single-hand neck grab defense

Side headlock escape using hook and arm frame

Side headlock escape using hook and arm frame

Headlock defense, attacker bent over

Headlock defense, attacker bent over

Club defense, overhead, close range

Club defense, overhead, close range

Knife defense, underhand

Knife defense, underhand

Developing the fundamentals through Self Defense

Developing the fundamentals through Self Defense

Enter the Weapons

Enter the Weapons

Mount escape (upa – in depth)

Mount escape (upa – in depth)

Two-handed choke (in depth)

Two-handed choke (in depth)

Beyond the mats

Beyond the mats

Base (in depth)

Base (in depth)

How to practice

How to practice

Introduction

Respiração: Aula 1

Respiração: Aula 1

Breathing: Lesson 1

Breathing: Lesson 1