These are good tapes. These are good tapes. I have no problem recommending them. I watched the entire 3 volume set twice before training, and what do you know, I’m doing 3 or four of the principles I saw on the volume 1. I was pushing through vectors (parallel to the length of your bones), […]
Continue reading >About six months ago we sent every gi manufacture a letter, asking to let On the Mat review their gis for our readers.About six months ago we sent every gi manufacture a letter, asking to let On the Mat review their gis for our readers. Only two responded and only Joe Padilla sent us gis. […]
Continue reading >The other day I asked one of my instructors at the Ralph Gracie Academy (none other than our very own Batata) what “omo plata” means in Portuguese. He thought for a moment, seemingly at a loss, and then said with a grin “It means, like…shoulderOmo Plata and the Dynamic Guard Volumes I-II Stephan KestingReview by […]
Continue reading >While we were in Brazil, I was amazed at the Brazilians’ thirst for new methods of conditioning and training.While we were in Brazil, I was amazed at the Brazilians’ thirst for new methods of conditioning and training. While spending some time with Ze’ Mario Speary, we talked about how many Americans were traveling to Brazil […]
Continue reading >Kid Peligro and I talk on a regular basis, and for the last couple of months most of our conversations would inevitably turn to our respective projects.Kid Peligro and I talk on a regular basis, and for the last couple of months most of our conversations would inevitably turn to our respective projects. “Gumby,” he […]
Continue reading >From the cover design to the filming of the actual demonstrations, this is an interesting and intelligent looking video. While watching it you can almost smell the sunshine. From the cover design to the filming of the actual demonstrations, this is an interesting and intelligent looking video. While watching it you can almost smell the […]
Continue reading >Gumby’s personal testimonial “We’ve tried this stuff around the Onthemat.com offices and think it’s great. Not only does it work as advertised, it’s an excellent energy boost/substitute for coffee, and does wonders on hangovers. (something I unfortunately have way to many testimonials about.)”Available to the general public for the first time, Cognamineâ„¢ (nick-named BodyQUICKEN by […]
Continue reading >The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self Defense Techniques by Royce and Charles Gracie Royce Gracie parties with Marc Coleman, Igor Vovchanchin, Rickson, Royler, Charles, Ken Shamrock, Kid P, and you. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self Defense Techniques by Royce and Charles Gracie Royce Gracie parties with Marc Coleman, Igor Vovchanchin, Rickson, Royler, Charles, Ken Shamrock, Kid P, and […]
Continue reading >You know how we like to bring you the good, the rare, and the ugly. Well, this time we’ve really put together a great tape. We’ve focused mostly on the matches and kept the nonsense to a minimum, but there are still quite a few laughs in this tape.You know how we like to bring […]
Continue reading >Gracie Barra Channel Islands – one year on!Exactly twelve months ago to the week, I made my first visit to St Helier, Jersey, at the invitation of Rob Staples, who runs the Gracie Barra academy at the Fort Regent Leisure Centre. The trip coincided with a seminar hosted by Mauricao Gomes and it was also […]
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