What does Jiu-Jitsu mean to you? As a kid, training with my uncle Carlos Gracie Jr., I'd always think about where Jiu-Jitsu could take me. It was magical to watch the fights of my grandfathers Hélio and Carlos Gracie too. True legends. I've had important wins in the UFC, Pride, One, among other championships, but just as important as those were the defeats. I learned from my mistakes and my opponents. Now I feel stronger and more prepared. Today, with over 40 years of Jiu-Jitsu, I understand how

I love one-handed rear naked chokes but sometimes it’s hard to finish when the defendant is attacking your hands. @DemianMaia shared this beautiful detail at yesterday’s seminar where he uses his biceps to cover the choking hand making it inaccessible while also increasing the power of the squeeze three-fold! He’s used this “Maia Leão” twice to win UFC fights where the opponents were slippery and the gloves were bulky. Try it! | Gracie Breakdown