Written By: Natalie Whitson Kim has trained in martial arts more than 26 years, including more than 16 years in Jiu Jitsu. She started through her son needing self-defense skills in a non-team format. Kim liked the instructor at her son’s club so started Karate (Tenshin-kai style) there. The UFC was just beginning in those days, and those matches introduced Kim to Jiu … [Read more...] about Kim Ferguson 10th Planets 1st Female Black Belt
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Kathy Hubble shows a Ippon Seio-Nage for BJJ
We are very excited to share with you the first video in a series of Judo for BJJ by Kathy Hubble. Kathy is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Judo and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kathy has many accomplishments in her years in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is a 7X Canadian Championships Gold Medalist (6 Golds; 3 Jr. and 3 Sr. Women's in the 80's and 1 Master's in … [Read more...] about Kathy Hubble shows a Ippon Seio-Nage for BJJ
Jiujiteiras of Oregon Series “Tracy Chapman”
Jiujiteiras of Oregon Series "Tracy Chapman" Tracy Chapman is a black belt, and co-owner, of Impact Jiu Jitsu. Impact is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, with several locations in the area as well as academies in Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii. Tracy got started in the sport when her youngest son Ronan turned four and her (co-owner) husband began a women’s-only … [Read more...] about Jiujiteiras of Oregon Series “Tracy Chapman”
Professor Ginger Ponder Mark teaches how to defend when being grabbed from behind
Written by: Denise Houle Professor Ginger Ponder Mark is Chief Instructor of Warrior Defense Martial Arts. She not only holds the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, she is also a 5th degree black belt in Jodokkdo and a certified Munio Self Defense Instructor. Learn how to defend against a attacker or opponent who is grabbing you from … [Read more...] about Professor Ginger Ponder Mark teaches how to defend when being grabbed from behind
Caitlin Huggins Shows a Guard Pull to a Overhead Sweep
Professor Caitlin Huggins trains out of Top Martial Arts and Fitness and is a staff writer for Elevate Jiu Jitsu Mag. Caitlin shows one of her favorite sweeps to use when her opponent stands up from the closed guard. When performing this technique make sure your partner tucks their neck before they go over. Caitlin Huggins Shows a Guard Pull to a Overhead … [Read more...] about Caitlin Huggins Shows a Guard Pull to a Overhead Sweep