Here is a great series of basic BJJ drills that can be done at your own convenience. I have found these movements to be very helpful with both mobility and flexibility. If you decide to go for a specific amount of time or reps these BJJ drills can be used to improve your cardio as well. An [...]
Judging by the huge spike in visitors everyone is enjoying the Razors Edge MMA blog page! We are super happy to see this and will continue to provide you with the best content possible. Myself, Coach Dan, Coach Mike and the rest of the Razors Edge crew are on the mats, in the books and online [...]
Back with another slick submission series from none other than Combat Submission Wrestling's Eric Paulson! This smash series begins from side control, a favorite position throughout the entire grappling community. These attacks are based primarily off of the Catch Wrestling system but can be effectively used to submit opponents in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and [...]
Quick reminder everyone! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Combat Athlete Class will be held tomorrow the Daddis Mixed Martial arts Cherry Hill New Jersey location. Class starts at noon and will be led by Coach Dan Bocelli. Anyone that knows Coach Dan knows his classes are high energy, fast paced and loaded with high flying Judo throws. [...]
Back again with a super awesome chain of submissions from closed guard. BJJ Athlete and close friend of ours Dennis Pressey Jr. walks us through the perfect arm bar setup from a cross collar choke attempt, but he doesn't stop there! Dennis goes directly into two lapel choke options incase you're opponent escapes the arm [...]
Found this great little article on some of the benefits of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Please take a minute to check it out. It's full of great information. Good For Your Physical Health One of the obvious benefits from doing Jiu Jitsu is that it is good for your health. The workouts and drills that [...]
Wilson Reis makes it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship! After almost 7 years on the pro MMA circuit and compiling an impressive record of 17-4, Wilson is set to make his debut in the UFC. Wilson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jistu under Roberto Godoi and is also well known for his explosive [...]
Here is a great video showing various options of the Judo technique Sumi Gaeshi. Similar to Tomoe Nage but instead of placing the bottom of your foot on your opponents hip flexor, you will place your instep on their inner thigh. Be sure to maintain grips all the way through enabling you to use your [...]
Judo is a Japanese word meaning "gentle way," and is a type of martial art that comes from the ancient Japanese martial art of jujitsu, meaning "yielding way." In 1882, Dr. Jigoro Kano, president of Tokyo's University of Education, incorporated what he thought to be the best jujitsu techniques into what is now the sport of judo. It [...]
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