jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com The Best Jiu-Jitsu Search Engine in the World Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:25:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.jitseasy.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-jits-logo-100x100.png jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com 32 32 143216789 Opening Closed Guard, the History of BJJ with World Champion Robert Drysdale https://www.jitseasy.com/opening-closed-guard-the-history-of-bjj-with-world-champion-robert-drysdale/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:25:42 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/opening-closed-guard-the-history-of-bjj-with-world-champion-robert-drysdale/ Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale came onto my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast) to share the discoveries he’s made about the history of BJJ. Here’s just some of what we talked about… 00:52 – Opening Closed Guard, the Book 06:16 – The first japanese martial artists in Brazil 16:51 – Who was Mitsyuo Maeda? […]

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Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale came onto my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast) to share the discoveries he’s made about the history of BJJ. Here’s just some of what we talked about…

00:52 – Opening Closed Guard, the Book
06:16 – The first japanese martial artists in Brazil
16:51 – Who was Mitsyuo Maeda?
19:27 – The role of the circus in the development of BJJ
23:20 – Early lineages of jiu-jitsu in Brazil
31:02 – The development and role of Vale Tudo fighting
33:08 – Why jiu-jitsu became so ground oriented
43:41 – George Gracie
45:47 – Helio’s early fights
47:58 – The period of decline in jiu-jitsu
52:36 – BJJ andmarks between the 1950’s and 1990’s
1:02:26 – The role of jiu-jitsu federations
1:09:07 – Effects of legalizing heel hooks
1:15:16 – BJJ in the Olympics

You can find this interview in audio-only format by looking for episode 296 of The Strenuous Life Podcast on any of the podcasting platforms, including the ones below…

The Strenuous Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strenuous-life-podcast-stephan-kesting-grapplearts/id320705565?mt=2

The Strenuous Life on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2tlc3RpbmcubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=

The Strenuous Life on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NTGdrtMZv8JcxpUBcdREx

The Strenuous Life on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stephan-kesting/grapplearts-radio-podcast

Cheers,
Stephan Kesting

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]]> 247038 The Saint of Crackland – A Jiu-Jitsu Story https://www.jitseasy.com/the-saint-of-crackland-a-jiu-jitsu-story/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:06:11 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/the-saint-of-crackland-a-jiu-jitsu-story/ The incredible story of one man’s mission to save the youth in Sao Paulo’s most distressed area using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Faced with incredible odds, the Novos Sohnos Social Project has been getting kids off the streets of Cracolandia, the city’s most dangerous area, and helping them build a better future. Cracolandia is an area of […]

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The incredible story of one man’s mission to save the youth in Sao Paulo’s most distressed area using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Faced with incredible odds, the Novos Sohnos Social Project has been getting kids off the streets of Cracolandia, the city’s most dangerous area, and helping them build a better future. Cracolandia is an area of the city that has been overrun by addicts and drug gangs, where violence is a way of life. Lael Rodrigues and his wife Joana have dedicated their lives to making a change from within the community by showing the kids a better way.

Donations to the project can be made via PayPal to laelmr@gmail.com

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]]> 182549 Nicky Rod: The Black Belt Slayer (Teaser) https://www.jitseasy.com/nicky-rod-the-black-belt-slayer-teaser/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:36:52 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/nicky-rod-the-black-belt-slayer-teaser/ Get an up close and personal look at the biggest underdog story at the ADCC World Championships!! From blue belt to ADCC finals, Nicky Rod shocked the world at ADCC and became one of the sports biggest stars overnight. This 40 minute flofilm will follow Nicky every step of the way on his journey through […]

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Get an up close and personal look at the biggest underdog story at the ADCC World Championships!!

From blue belt to ADCC finals, Nicky Rod shocked the world at ADCC and became one of the sports biggest stars overnight. This 40 minute flofilm will follow Nicky every step of the way on his journey through the chaotic ADCC World Championships.

Stay tuned for this upcoming Flofilm coming soon to FloGrappling.com

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]]> 218665 The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci (Trailer) https://www.jitseasy.com/the-new-guard-mikey-musumeci-trailer/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:09:48 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/the-new-guard-mikey-musumeci-trailer/ In the upcoming forty minute documentary feature we open up the mind of Mikey Musumeci to see a jiu-jitsu perspective unlike any other. From the early days of training with stuffed animals to climbing the ranks of black belt and beyond we leave no stone unturned in The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci and tell the […]

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In the upcoming forty minute documentary feature we open up the mind of Mikey Musumeci to see a jiu-jitsu perspective unlike any other. From the early days of training with stuffed animals to climbing the ranks of black belt and beyond we leave no stone unturned in The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci and tell the story of jiu-jitsu’s most beloved champion.

The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci premieres October 23 right here on FloGrappling.com!

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]]> 170794 BAD BLOOD, GOOD BUSINESS: The Story of Rivalries Fueling the Biggest Fights https://www.jitseasy.com/bad-blood-good-business-the-story-of-rivalries-fueling-the-biggest-fights/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/bad-blood-good-business-the-story-of-rivalries-fueling-the-biggest-fights/ In 2014, a brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in the MGM Grand lobby led to one of the most successful Pay-Per-Views in company history because “bad blood” sells. Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short […]

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In 2014, a brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in the MGM Grand lobby led to one of the most successful Pay-Per-Views in company history because “bad blood” sells.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR

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]]> 173590 WORTH THE WAIT: The Story of Daniel Cormier https://www.jitseasy.com/worth-the-wait-the-story-of-daniel-cormier/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:00:09 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/worth-the-wait-the-story-of-daniel-cormier/ In 2009, Daniel Cormier transitioned from Olympic Wrestler to MMA rookie, launching a second act in combat sports and difficult journey to the top of UFC. Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating […]

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In 2009, Daniel Cormier transitioned from Olympic Wrestler to MMA rookie, launching a second act in combat sports and difficult journey to the top of UFC.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR

Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. To start your 7-day free trial, visit http://www.ufc.tv/packages

To order UFC Pay-Per-Views, visit http://www.ufc.tv/events

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]]> 160745 The Story of Fight 2 Win Trailer https://www.jitseasy.com/the-story-of-fight-2-win-trailer/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:10:35 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/the-story-of-fight-2-win-trailer/ The newest flofilm feature from FloGrappling tells the turbulent story of Fight 2 Win CEO Seth Daniels and the origins of the biggest party in grappling. Watch the FULL Film on FloGrappling.com Website: https://www.flograppling.com Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2q6hb5f Get the FloSports iOS App: http://bit.ly/FloGrapplingiOSApp_9 Follow FloGrappling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloGrappling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flograppling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flograppling/ Please use the code “JITSEASY10” […]

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The newest flofilm feature from FloGrappling tells the turbulent story of Fight 2 Win CEO Seth Daniels and the origins of the biggest party in grappling.

Watch the FULL Film on FloGrappling.com

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]]> 160645 FINDING FORREST: The Story of Forrest Griffin, a True UFC Original https://www.jitseasy.com/finding-forrest-the-story-of-forrest-griffin-a-true-ufc-original/ Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:00:08 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/finding-forrest-the-story-of-forrest-griffin-a-true-ufc-original/ In 2007, Forrest Griffin beat Shogun Rua in a major upset, one of the many times the original Ultimate Fighter beat the odds to build a Hall of Fame legacy. Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short […]

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In 2007, Forrest Griffin beat Shogun Rua in a major upset, one of the many times the original Ultimate Fighter beat the odds to build a Hall of Fame legacy.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR

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To order UFC Pay-Per-Views, visit http://www.ufc.tv/events

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]]> 160228 RECONNECTING WITH REALITY: The Story of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Cast Reunion https://www.jitseasy.com/reconnecting-with-reality-the-story-of-the-ultimate-fighter-1-cast-reunion/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/reconnecting-with-reality-the-story-of-the-ultimate-fighter-1-cast-reunion/ In 2005, The Ultimate Fighter reality series saved the UFC from failure, and 13 years later, the inaugural cast reunited for an extraordinary event, to break bread and bust b@lls. Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short […]

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In 2005, The Ultimate Fighter reality series saved the UFC from failure, and 13 years later, the inaugural cast reunited for an extraordinary event, to break bread and bust b@lls.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR

Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. To start your 7-day free trial, visit http://www.ufc.tv/packages

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]]> 172354 BULLY PROOF: The Story of GSP’s Evolution from Bully Victim to UFC Badass https://www.jitseasy.com/bully-proof-the-story-of-gsps-evolution-from-bully-victim-to-ufc-badass/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/bully-proof-the-story-of-gsps-evolution-from-bully-victim-to-ufc-badass/ As child, Georges St-Pierre was targeted by bullies, until his father put him karate class, and GSP built himself into a fighting machine, and a UFC champion. Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 […]

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As child, Georges St-Pierre was targeted by bullies, until his father put him karate class, and GSP built himself into a fighting machine, and a UFC champion.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR

Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. To start your 7-day free trial, visit http://www.ufc.tv/packages

To order UFC Pay-Per-Views, visit http://www.ufc.tv/events

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