Budovideos: Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling

In this episode, Jakes learns about the brabo choke from Santista.

In this episode of Rolled Up, Jake learns about the Vieira style of guard passing. The key point is the leg drag and from there, Leandro shows a few interesting variations. These passes work the same with or without the gi. Next Jake gets rolled up by Leandro before chatting some more about passing strategies.

In the last part of the Mat Culture Japan tour, Enson talks about the meaning of all his tatoos - on his hands, the soles of his feet, and elsewhere. Enson talks about his thoughts on being a true man, facing death, the importance of family, and his MMA record.

In this episode of Rolled Up, Budo Jake heads down to Fight Zone USA - home of Leandro Vieira and Kevin Howell. Leandro is the youngest brother of the famous Vieira brothers and is the only one living and teaching in the USA. Jake takes this opportunity to get a tour of the academy thanks to prolific jiu-jitsu author Kevin Howell and sits down for a chat to learn about Leandro's background in the art, his philosophy of teaching, and more.

Sit down with Enson and listen to his stories about taking how he takes in up and coming fighters and helps them get their training on track. Enson also talks about his run ins with Japanese cops, spending time in a Japanese jail, and the code of being a man.

In this episode of Rolled Up, "Little" Tony Pacenski talks about how he got into bjj and meeting his instructor Rodrigo Medeiros. Then he teaches some sweet 50/50 gi techniques: Armlock from 50/50 Straight armlock from 50/50 Kimura from 50/50 Toehold from 50/50 Half guard to 50/50 transition Finally, Tony rolls with Budo Jake and finishes us with a talk about his DVDs including his new Sao Paolo pass DVD. Guest host: Steven Trocino

The last stop on the Mat Culture Japan tour is Purebred with Enson Inoue. Some will say we saved the best for last. Enson shows us around his gym in Omiya and talks about the meaning of Yamato Damashi. Learn about Enson's rigorous discipline and watch some of his guys sparring. Next, Enson takes us to his unusually large home where he has home made strength training workout equipment with tires, sledgehammers, and more. He talks about being arrested, being kicked out of Golds Gym and introduces us to THE BOSS. After seeing every room, Enson ends this epsiode by introducing to his pet monkey.

In this episode of Rolled Up, "Little" Tony Pacenski gives a crash course on the 50/50 guard position. Tony shows how to protect your own feet, how to grip, how to pass and how to sweep. The show finishes with some sparring.

In this episode, we give you a rare inside look at Rumina's home, including the garden, the garage, and inside. Rumina shows us his surfboards, his cameras, his dog, his son, and his beautiful wife! Finally we head outside and take a little walk, go surfing, and finish up at an izakaya.

In this episode Budo Jake talks with one of the Jiu-jitsu greats - Nino Schembri. Topics include the importance of flexibility in BJJ, basics vs unorthodox techniques, what Nino learned from Sakuraba, and more. Oh, and then Jake gets rolled up by Nino.

Darren takes us to Roots Gym - owned by one of Japan's best MMA fighters - Rumina Sato. Rumina gives a tour of his gym, showing us his prized photos, his collection of action figures and other collectibles, his trophys and his training space. Next Rumina shows a tight heel hook.

Manhatten Beach, CA is the next stop on this episode of Rolled Up where Budo Jake visits Nino "Elvis" Schembri. Nino is known for his creativity and his flexibility and he shows off both of these qualities with his unique position that he calls "Mr Schembri". Aside from being a defensive position, Nino shows a slew of submissions including a kimura, guillotine, full nelson, and a sweep. For more info on Nino: 1005 N. Aviation Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 http://www.ninoschembribjj.com/

Take a rare inside look at the office of Japanese MMA clothing line - INSPIRIT - as president Tsuyoshi Sugita shows you around his office and offers his take on the current state of affairs of MMA in Japan.

In part 2 of the Romulo Barral episode, Jake gets his worst beating of 2010. Being the 2nd best jiu-jitsu guy in the world, Romulo chokes, sweeps and armbars Jake without breaking a sweat. Romulo and Jake talk about the open guard, the importance of having a good coach, Romulo's top game vs his bottom game, Eduardo Telles, Flavio Almeida, Marcio Feitosa & Draculino.

In this episode, Darren treks over to Deep Impact Gym - the home of the "10th dan" leglock master - Masakazu Imanari. The action in non-stop in this episode as Darren and Imanari jump right into a sparring match Will Darren get caught by Imanari's dangerous leg attacks?