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My brothers 40th Birthday Sale!
My brother turns 40 years old today. Wow! He is getting old, lol! Marcos has always had my back, and blazed the path forward for me as I followed him from many adventures which defined my life. Whether it was starting Jeet Kune Do, Wrestling, NHB, MMA, opening up a school together, learning internet marketing, […]
Continue readingMartial Arts Retreat 9/29/20 – 10/5/20 in Las Vegas
As things are starting to settle down (and hopefully keep trending that way), I’m announcing my next BJJ/MMA Retreat here in Las Vegas at my new home from September 29 to October 5th. I will be holding all of the training from my home, and for the guests that decide to stay with me (not required), […]
Continue readingI have BIG news and a lot to be thankful for
Thanksgiving is just a day away, so I want to take some time to reflect back on this year. It has been a great year for me: I have recovered from my knee surgery Got myself into the best shape I have been in many years. I have made many new friends on my retreats, […]
Continue readingBack Trap System Seminar at Legacy BJJ – Los Angeles, CA
Back Trap System SeminarMonday, September 30th, 2019 from 7:30pm to 9:30pmLegacy BJJ Los Angeles330 N. Victory BlvdBurbank, CA 91502818-300-5884
Continue readingTwo Chances To Train With Me Coming Up
I have a couple of retreats coming up in the next few months, so if you ever wanted to train with me – this is the best opportunity. Not to mention either trip will make a killer vacation. First up, we have 1 spot left for our 7 Day BJJ Retreat in Costa Rica going […]
Continue readingSneaky Choke from the Arm Bar
Too often people when going for a submission get so focused on facing it that they forget all other options. This happens to me as well and I have some matches that I wish I could have changed gears. A lot of that has to do with training and preparation, and @animalblackbelt shows an alternative solution […]
Continue readingGuillotine Offense Defense Drill
While I am itching to get back on the mats, my knee still needs some more time to recover from the ACL surgery. But worry not, I have one of my top black belts Jason Soares showing a drill sequence for Guillotine choke defense. It starts off with a head and arm clinch, using the […]
Continue readingVintage Guard Passing Highlights
Here are some vintage guard passing highlights. It won’t take you long to realize what my favorite guard pass was – the Knee Cut. I can’t remember when I learned it, but I know it was my go to pass when I started competing. I have been able to slice through black belt guards for […]
Continue readingMy Take Down Highlight Reel
I put together a highlight video of takedowns I’ve scored throughout my 15 years of competing. Some of the more notable take downs here are against BJJ legend Saulo Ribeiro, ADCC champion Jeff Monson, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, and ADCC Absolute Champion Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu. As you can see, I have fought in my share […]
Continue readingCutting Weight with TitanFC Champ Jason Soares
Today’s video is a bit different than usual. Rather than showing technique, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how one of my top fighters cuts weight. Jason “the Specimen” Soares is 12-0 in pro MMA. He recently defended his TitanFC title by winning with a vicious KO. Fortunately, I was around during his weight cut, and I am […]
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