Important Details On The Anaconda Choke.

It's been a while, but due to popular demand I will increase the number of posts in 2011. I want to continue to share the best resources for improving your game in 2014. Which will include recommendations, links to videos and free ebooks. Here's a great video covering some important details on setting up and applying the Anaconda choke.


Talk to you soon.

BJJ Black Belt Requirements; Roy Dean's Latest DVD Set

I always enjoy sharing information about useful resources that will definitely help improve your game and should be a part of any BJJ athletes collection.

That's why I want to go over what this 3 DVD set covers.

 

The first DVD begins with a monologue by Roy Dean that encompasses what it means to have a black belt in BJJ. This is one of the most articulate and eloquent speeches concerning BJJ that I have ever heard.

From there Roy presents a series of advanced techniques and strategies for controlling, setting up and submitting your opponents.

The second disk in the set begins with a detailed analysis of Roy Rolling with his students. The insight gained from this play by play of the mat work is immensely valuable and presents a wealth of knowledge sure to help improve your game.

The second disk ends off with a White through Black belt perspective of the Kimura. It begins looking at how a white belt sees the Kimura and transitions through the belt ranks to the Kimura through the eyes of a Black belt. Same submission yet very different perspectives and possibilities at each belt level.

The third disk is truly a phenomenal bonus as it presents a Judo Made Easy seminar conducted by Dave Camarillo, Judo and BJJ Black Belt and founder of Guerilla Jiujitsu.

This seminar covers the basics of Judo as they will help your BJJ game. The lessons taught by Dave Camarillo demonstrate a high level understanding of Judo but present it as simply as possible so that the lessons can be comprehended quickly and easily.

The back cover of the DVD concludes it's description of the material with, “Black Belt Requirements is for everyone who dreams of becoming a black belt and sharing the art.”

I couldn't agree more. This is required material for everyone practicing BJJ regardless of their current level. I highly recommend you pick up this DVD set along with all the other belt level requirements by Roy Dean.

For more information on getting your own copy of this DVD set just go here:

BJJ Black Belt Requirements.

Compete In BJJ? Want To Contribute To My New Book?

I'm currently in the process of editing my new book on BJJ competition. It features interviews with BJJ competitors on their successes and failures. What works for them as well as what they have learned from their losses.

I would like to extend the offer to appear in my book to any readers of this blog who compete.

I'm also looking for pictures for inside the book as well as the cover.

If anyone has an awesome pic of themselves in competition and would like it to appear on the cover please let me know ASAP as I will be starting it shortly.

Just send an email here: 

Honor Your Instructor.

Hey everyone, I'd like to ask you to do your instructor a favor and show your respect and appreciation by telling us a little about him.

Reply in the comments with who your instructor(s) is, how long you have been training with him and what are the best points in training with him? What's more, who are you most inspired by in BJJ?

The 3 Fanciest Leglocks That Actually Work...

Another great video on upping your leglock effectiveness. Just click on the link to view.

Have You Heard Of The Truck?

Hey everyone, I'm always looking to bring cutting edge info to my readers, as you all know. So check out this video of UFC fighter Alan Belcher demoing The Truck. If you work it you should be catching people with this in no time. At the very least you'll want to study it to be able to deal with the position. You're welcome.



And if you want more info on the Truck check out this link: http://www.belchervsbispingufc159.com/
I will let you know that you would need to put in your email to have access to the 3 videos that go into more detail but it will be well worth it.

One Of The Greatest BJJ Matches Ever? Could Be!

Check out this action packed match and let me know what you think.

Look For Lessons In This Great Match.

Hey everyone, your in for a great treat. Check out this phenomenal match and watch carefully for a few lessons on the mat. Pay particular attention around the 5 minute mark for a sweet single leg X guard to Triangle Choke transition.

Check it out and as always, let me know what you think. Just click on the title to watch the video.

Here's another great video by Stephen Kesting on the X Guard. As always I continue to bring only the very best videos and tips for your grappling game. Work this in your training and see how useful X Guard can be.

Are You Great At Passing The Guard?

Hey everyone, today I want to share a great video with you that my friend Stephan Kesting put together on passing your opponents guard. As you know through my blog that strong fundamentals are what make the difference between an ok grappler and a great grappler. Stephan is one of the best instructors to show the details that make the difference so watch this short video and get to work to sharpen your guard passing skills and get confident that you can pass guard without getting caught in triangles, armbars or swept. This short video is worth gold so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.

New Guard Ebook Free By BJJ Black Belt and Champion

Hey everyone, even though I have been extremely busy and not as active with posts lately, I'm still looking out for you. Here's a FREE ebook on improving your Guard game that you can use right now. As always I'll be putting out occasional posts on improving your BJJ game and this is one that is definitely worth your time. Check it out at: New BJJ Guard Game Ebook You're welcome.

Getting Caught In The Triangle? Watch This And Use It The Same Day!

If you're often getting caught in the triangle choke here are a few easy tips that you can watch and practice to implement right away. Just another example of how indispensible the Gable grip is...

Keeping The Back Once You've Gotten It...

Hey everyone, here's a great video that my friend Stephan Kesting has put out about keeping the back once you've managed to take your opponents back... some great tips that everyone can use.

New BJJ Program On Dealing With A Bigger Stronger Opponent...

There's a great program out on dealing with a bigger, stronger opponent, that my friend and BJJ Black Belt Stephen Kesting has put together along with BJJ Black Belt Emily Kwok. Stephen is known for his world class instruction. Check out the clips and just click on the link to order.

Check Out More Details Here Click Here To Order Now!

GSP vs Condit UFC 154 Why GSP No Longer Feels That He's The UFC Champion.

Here's an excerpt from the UFC 154 Press conference where GSP explains why he feels he's no longer the UFC champion. Share on Facebook

GSP and Condit UFC 154 Press Conference

Hey Guys, I recently attended the UFC 154 press conference with GSP and Carlos Condit. It was VERY interesting and I'll be posting videos from the conference over the next few days. This will easily be one of GSP's biggest challenges as he comes back from a layoff that lasted over a year. Both fighters shared some very interesting comments on how they see this fight and GSP shared some great insight on the thought processes of a champion and why he doesn't see himself coming into this fight as the champion. This was really eye opening.

Keep an eye out over the next few days as I upload the videos.

Hey everyone, just a quick note to let everyone who's interested in Kettlebell training know that I'm giving away a pair of Pro grade kettlebells this summer. Anyone who's interested in kettlebells, these are the best tools for conditioning in BJJ and MMA. Just go over to http://www.facebook.com/Kettlebell.Strength.Training and like the page, then share the giveaway image for the kettlebell contest on your wall and you're automatically entered to win a pair of kettlebells that will help you have a great summer.

FREE Roy Dean BJJ Blue belt Requirements DVD set and BJJ Drills DVD OFFER!

Hey everyone, It's Xmas and as a special promotion to kick off 2012 I'm giving away 5 Roy Dean Bluebelt Requirements DVD sets and 5 BJJ Drills DVDs.

The first 5 people to order the BJJ Manifesto from the link below will get a bonus Roy Dean DVD set and the BJJ Drills dvd free, I'll even pay the shipping.

To qualify for this bonus send me an email at kostamegas@mail.com and I'll let you know if there are any sets left and reserve your the free bonuses so you can then order the BJJ Manifesto below.

Just buy the BJJ MANIFESTO EBOOK from this link, guaranteed to make a huge difference in your game and I'll include the bonuses. I'll even pay the shipping.

This is an extremely limited time offer that is available until the five sets are gone. Remember thousands of people will receive this offer so if you're interested, email me right away and I'll give you the go ahead to order the BJJ Manifesto from the link above.

BJJ MANIIFESTO from this link

LINK.

Please note this offer only applies to the ebook version and not the physical book version, thanks.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Body Lock Suplex

Today here's another high percentage takedown in the Bodylock Suplex as demonstrated by Chris Wells again.
He goes through some excellent detail on setting up the throw, check it out specifically at 2:12 of the video.
What's particularly useful about the body lock suplex is that it can be used nicely off of your opponents counter to your body lock attempt for a simpler takedown like a trip or lift and throw.
This is a versatile takedown that you can apply to your game quickly.





Just click on the link above to view.

High Percentage Takedowns

Over the next few posts, I'd like to share a series of high percentage takedowns that aren't very risky and that translate well from BJJ to MMA.

In this first one, here's Chris Wells (a Pedro Sauer Black Belt) demoing a very simple and low risk Spiral Takedown.