This has become my favorite way to isolate the limbs of a strong defensive opponent. Using the Overload Principle, the shin of my north leg drives the opponent’s arm to the ground in a direction where they have very little resistance/strength. With the inside arm anchored to the mat, I can begin attacking their outside arm with two hands to either a) catch the crucifix if they stay flat, or b) catch the D’Arce if they turn in, a perfect illustration of the Fork Principle. 🙏🏼

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Every child will get bullied. The only question is whether or not yours will be ready.

We’re clearing our warehouse of the last batch of Gracie Bullyproof DVDs so you can own the entire collection for less than $50!

Here’s what’s included:

-11 DVDs covering Parent Preparation, Gracie Games, Rules of Engagement, Jr Combatives, Gracie KidSafe
-Bullyproof Poster
-Jiu-Jitsu Journal

The #1 at-home anti-bullying program provides a step-by-step path for you to follow as you build your child’s confidence by teaching them Jiu-Jitsu from home. It makes learning so much fun for ages 4-14 and no experience is necessary.

The program is still available online but costs three times as much. So if you still have a DVD player, or you’d like a very empowering paper weight, now’s the time to shoot in.

https://store.gracieuniversity.com/categories/dvds/GSD-GBPDVD.html

Celebrating 110 Years of Helio Gracie: A teacher who fought to prove what he believed in. 🙏🏼

The 2nd Annual Black Belt Exchange! This is not a seminar, and this is not an open mat. It’s a FREE four-hour event to foster collaboration between black belts (of all affiliations), to discuss techniques, mindset and principles.

Last year we united 135 black belts on 4 days notice. This year we expect at least double which is why you must pre-register at https://www.GracieUniversity.com/BlackBelt

Gracie University
2440 West Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501
Sunday, October 22, 2023
1pm to 5pm (doors open at noon)
White Gi + Black Belt = Free

Once you save your spot for the Black Belt Exchange, we will send out a separate email for anybody who is interested in joining us for dinner after the event at 6pm. The optional dinner is eight miles from Gracie University at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse and will cost $80 per person (tax and gratuities included).

TECHNIQUE! Just as there is a proven way to succeed in a fight (Jiu-Jitsu), there is also a proven way to succeed in running a martial arts business.

Whether you’ve been on business for 15 years (like Joel Gerson), or you’re a dedicated practitioner who’s ready to turn their passion into their profession, we would like to teach you the time-tested formula that so many around the world have used to build highly successful BJJ schools.

We only certify ☝🏽 school in each territory, and once a territory is taken, that’s it, no more!

Submit a free inquiry at https://www.GracieUniversity.com to see if your territory is still available and to learn more about the steps to establishing your own Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center.

If you’re not willing to grow, don’t expect things to change.

We already posted a highlight of this special class that took place with the Hero and the Victim of the violent attack that took place at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, but for those who are interested, here is the complete lesson.

Here’s the Back Story…

We posted the video on Monday night. You guys shared it. By Tuesday night at 6pm not only did we get the hero Maurice on the mat for his first class at Gracie University HQ but we also got Antonio (the boy he rescued) to start learning Jiu-Jitsu as well.

Gracie University is sponsoring both of them with year-long tuition free memberships at any of the 200+ Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers around the world – but both for very different reasons:

Maurice has the heart of a Lion. These skills will simply teach him to fight fire with water. If his verbal de-escalation skills ever fail, he will have the ability to physically de-escalate so that the altercation is resolved with lowest probability of injury to everyone involved.

For Antonio, learning Jiu-Jitsu will rebuild his confidence so he can hold his head high in the wake of such a brutal attack. When one is senselessly assaulted at such a young age, it can completely alter the direction of your life. At Gracie University, we won’t let that happen to Antonio.

I spoke to Dana White and he agreed to give these guys the experience of a lifetime at any upcoming UFC event. When I told Maurice and Antonio, they were totally shocked, and very grateful.

We posted the video on Monday night. You guys shared it. By Tuesday night at 6pm not only did we get the hero Maurice on the mat for his first class at Gracie University HQ but we also got Antonio (the boy he rescued) to start learning Jiu-Jitsu as well.

Gracie University is sponsoring both of them with year-long tuition free memberships at any of the 200+ Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers around the world – but both for very different reasons:

Maurice has the heart of a Lion. These skills will simply teach him to fight fire with water. If his verbal de-escalation skills ever fail, he will have the ability to physically de-escalate so that the altercation is resolved with lowest probability of injury to everyone involved.

For Antonio, learning Jiu-Jitsu will rebuild his confidence so he can hold his head high in the wake of such a brutal attack. When one is senselessly assaulted at such a young age, it can completely alter the direction of your life. At Gracie University, we won’t let that happen to Antonio.

I spoke to Dana White and he agreed to give these guys the experience of a lifetime at any upcoming UFC event. When I told Maurice and Antonio, they were totally shocked, and very grateful.

I may be writing my second book from prison. 😬

https://www.The32Principles.com/book

I struggled for over 14 months with what I would put on the cover of my book. Then it hit me like a bucket full rocks: a lever!

When I brought the idea to the publisher they liked the idea, and they went online and found a bunch of stock lever photos, but quite frankly, I wasn’t impressed. I asked them if they could hire a professional team to produce the cover they said no. 🥲 So rather than end up with some whack cover on my first book, I decided I would produce the cover with team at Gracie University HQ

Racquel went to the beach to collect a bunch of rocks to choose from, and Eddie found a perfect piece of scrap wood. We used some paper for the makeshift backdrop, and after several fails we finally balanced the rocks perfectly and got THE shot I dreamt of.

I love my team and I love the cover of my book.

https://www.The32Principles.com/book

Humans are unique in this capacity, yet most of them will never realize their full potential. 🦍

https://www.The32Principles.com/book

You are the Swiss Army knife and Jiu-Jitsu unleashes your full potential!

Http://www.The32Principles.com/book

Everyone needs at least a few friends who know the 33rd principle!

It’s easy to forget to celebrate when we’re chasing our dreams. I’m so grateful for everyone on our team, they totally got me with this one.

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Lewis Howes is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, former professional athlete, and the host of The School of Greatness podcast. He invited Rener to appear on his podcast, but first he wanted to try his first class in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so here it is!

If you enjoyed the lesson, you’re going to LOVE the full episode of The School of Greatness podcast! Watch it here https://youtu.be/4NAAnHRZi5E or listen on iTunes or Spotify.

You can follow Lewis at:
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Jiu-Jitsu teaches us to win in worst-case scenarios.

My new book is out today & available everywhere!

http://www.The32Principles.com/book