Surprise submission/attack from under side control

Here’s a nice reversal courtesy of BJJHacks.com and presented by Gordo Jiu Jitsu black belt Dennis Asche of Connectionrio.com. Great for side control escapes as it looks like one people wouldn’t expect because they’re in the dominant position. Just shows that even in “dominant” positions there is always a way out.

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Real Rio Show – Episode 2 out now!

I’ve been following episodes of the Real Real Show via their Youtube channel HERE. Now all parts of Episode 2 are out now! Watching the show brings back some great memories of the 6 months I spent living and training BJJ in Brazil, with 90% of it spent training at Gordo Jiu Jitsu and . . . → Read More: Real Rio Show – Episode 2 out now!

Real Rio Show’s First episode out now!

Check out the Real Rio Show’s First episode now!!! Watching the First episode made me miss training at Gordo Jiu Jitsu, all the places I used to hang out in Barra da Tijuca/Largo do Barra and especially all the friends I made there through Connection Rio and at the academy.

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Connection Rio Podcast #17 – Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral

Gracie Barra black belt and professional MMA athlete, Renato “Babalu” Sobral. Hear about the upcoming fight with Dan Henderson in StrikeForce on December 4th, his desire to fight in Jungle FC back in Brazil, where to go in Rio de Janeiro and more.

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Connection Rio Training Video details – Part II

Side control to side control. This exercise is good for developing mobility with your top game and practicing getting your pummel/underhook from under side control. • Partner on the bottom goes for a pummel/underhook • Block the back of their head with free hand • Push your underhooked arm deep towards the mat (palm . . . → Read More: Connection Rio Training Video details – Part II