Old school still cool!😎🥋👴🏼

Old School Still Cool.😎 👴🏼🥋

This is a move from what Rafael Lovato calls Timeless Jiu-Jitsu. In an era where many chase the newest, trendiest techniques, it’s easy to forget that you can never go wrong with strong basics and a solid foundation.

During a seminar in Memphis, Tennessee, at @novauniaousa @bordermartialarts on September 27, I shared this specific cross-grip passing approach. It’s been around since the ’90s, used by some of the biggest names in the sport, and continues to evolve. Pay close attention—you’ll notice top-level competitors still applying it today.

Back in the days before the @ibjjf Worlds even existed, the Copas were the events that gathered the best athletes. This clip shows me as a blue belt at Copa Novo Leblon in Rio de Janeiro. On those same mats, over 30 years ago, I watched multiple future black belt adult world champions competing as blue and purple belts. 👴🏼

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Old school still cool. 😎