Belt Rank BJJ Promotions at Stout Training Pittsburgh -team Renzo Gracie
Everyone has seen the 6-year-old black belt breaking balsa wood boards and throwing flying, spinning kicks. Its kind of cute and even impressive when one… Read More
Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in the gi for MMA?
To train with the gi or not, that is the question. It is a debate that comes up in often among MMA athletes. It also… Read More
Leg Locks Grappling/BJJ Seminar Pittsburgh -Warren Stout
Leg locks are very effective and are also high-percentage submissions in competition. Leg lock techniques are an areas that, for several reasons, we do… Read More
Half-Guard & Bullfighter Style Guard Passing with Daniel Gracie and Marcelo Cruz
Having trouble passing the guard? Is your half-guard a place of misery? Are you a half guard player? Get some new strategy with gripping… Read More
Technique video: Back Attack from Garry Tonon
Team Renzo Gracie standout Garry Tonon shows a no-gi submission attack from the back. He goes from a standard back control position to a crucifix,… Read More
Daniel Gracie and Victor Estima Visit Pittsburgh BJJ Training and Seminars
We just finished up our informal review session, where we put our minds together and went over techniques from last weekend’s (November 16 & 17th,… Read More
2012 Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh Jiu Jitsu Recap
This one was harder for me to write than the recaps for our first two years. This is not because 2012 was a bad year. … Read More
Why Train Jiu Jitsu?
Why Train Jiu Jitsu? It is a fair question to ask whether you are thinking about starting or have been involved in BJJ for years. It is hard; it takes physical and mental energy. It costs money, and, time. It can be rough on your ego since there is probably no one practicing who hasn't been beaten. When you do experience defeat in Brazilian jiu jitsu it happens in a more immediate, intimate, and personal dimension than most other experiences. With this in mind what brings people who have families, successful careers, and limited time onto the mats on a regular basis? What makes the young guy who isn't going to make his rent payment at the end of the month give up all the cash in in wallet for a new gi? Why does such a tough sport attract enough new competitor each year to make it one of the fastest growing sports worldwide? Read More