Seldom in sports will someone reach the elite echelon of athletes who will be remembered as the greatest ever was and possibly ever will be. These athletes go down in history as legends. In MMA, however, one name has become synonymous with the title. Anderson “The Spider” Silva.
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Closed guard is a common position in jiu-jitsu. It is good for students of all levels to be well-versed in attacks and defenses from this position. Here’s a move you probably haven’t seen before that has two ways to finish your opponent. NOTE: IBJJF Rules only allow Bicep Slicer finishes in at b...
This technique is all about deception. Your goal is to have your opponent believe you will be attacking with an armbar when in reality, the triangle is around the corner.
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Meet one of the greatest fighters that MMA has ever seen and learn a few of his favorite techniques.
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You’ll notice this move shares some similarities to a Kimura from closed guard. Anderson modifies the sit up to secure a wristlock. It’s quickly becoming one of my personal favorites.
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Here’s a good technique for when you get mounted. Anderson mentions he shows this technique to many people, including his family, as it is really good for self-defense. Anderson believes the secret to a good mount defense is manipulation of your opponent’s legs.
If Anderson has a difficult ti...
