Budovideos: Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling

Romulo Barral - one of the top BJJ guys in the world - stops in to show Budo Jake a few details about the open guard against a standing opponent. Romulo goes into detail with a few sweeps using the de la riva hook with variations depending on the grip. Afterwards Jake and his co-host for the episode get a short roll in.

In the most action packed episode of Mat Culture yet, Darren sits down for a chat with BJJ, Sambo, Nogi competior Sayaka Shioda (2007 ADCC world champion). Next Sayaka shows one of her favorite guard passes and a sneaky ezekiel choke. Hiroyuki Abe shows a cool heel hook from the back. Finally, Megumi Fujii shows a step over toe hold submission.

In this episode, Shawn Williams talks about his early training days under Renzo Gracie and teammates John Danaher, Matt Serra, Ricardo Almeida. Budo Jake then learns the basics of the Williams Guard and why Shawn prefers it to the standard omo plata position. Then Shawn shows a unique butterfly guard pass, how to escape leglocks using your own leg work, and a sweet single leg counter to armlock. Find out about Shawn's upcoming DVD set and his thoughts on gi vs nogi training. Finally Jake & Shawn talk about the upcoming 2010 nogi worlds and then of course we see Jake get rolled up by Shawn. For more info on Shawn Williams, www.5starmartialarts.com.

Budo Jake sits down with Scott "Einstein" Epstein and talks about Scott's training background with Eddie Bravo at 10th Planet. Among other things, we find out the answer to the question: "Is 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu all about the rubber guard and the twister?" Next, Jake gets beat up by Einstein. and learns about the squeeze. Finally Epstein talks about coaching Chuck Liddell and about the new school that Scott is opening up soon. Scotts new school. For more info on Scott Epstein go to http://www.scottepstein.net/

The first gym on Darren's stop is AACC which is a unique gym in Tokyo that includes wrestling, BJJ, MMA, boxing, and kickboxing training. After a little tour of the facilities, Darren gets a little rolling time with head BJJ instructor Hiroyuki Abe.

Scott "Einstein" Epstein stops by the Budovideos studio to break down some moves for Budo Jake & Scott Elkin. The focus of the lesson is on Twister side control (Gyaku kesagatame). Epstein shows: -How to maintain the position -Baby arm submission -Kneebar from twister side -Calf slicer from twister side The rolling happens in part 2! For more info on Scott Epstein go to http://www.scottepstein.net/

In the first episode of Mat Culture, Darren Uyenoyama gets settled in Japan as he prepares for his visits to various gyms in the Tokyo area. Watch Darren as he exchanges currency, rents a cell phone, visits a convenience store, and gives you a detailed tour of his apartment and yes, he even explains how the toilet works.

In the second part of the Gokor episode, Jake learns some more of Gokor's sambo inspired techniques. Check out the powerful - yet simple - kimura escape. Also Gokor shows a unique armbar escape straight to a kneebar! Again during the sparring session, Gokor puts the spankdown on Jake with his chokes and leglocks. The show ends with a sparring match between Budo Jake and this episode's co-host Ben Kim. Check out Gokor.com for information on Gokor and his academy which is located at: 7229 Atoll Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605

In the frst episode of Rolled Up, Budo Jake cruises up to North Hollywood to check out Gokor Chivichyan's brand new academy. It's one of the nicest academies in So Cal complete with a boxing ring, mma octagon, and a large grappling area. After the tour, Gokor shows Jake some of the powerful leg locks that he's famous for including a half guard kneebar, ankle lock from back control, more kneebars, and also a kimura. During the sparring session Jake proves he's no match for Gokor as he taps and taps. Check out Gokor.com for information on Gokor and his academy which is located at: 7229 Atoll Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605

Travel along with BJJ black belt Jeff Glover! In this pisode, he goes to Cobra Kai.

Travel along with BJJ black belt Jeff Glover! In this pisode, he goes to Drysdale.

Travel along with BJJ black belt Jeff Glover! In this pisode, he goes to Gracie Barra.

Travel along with BJJ black belt Jeff Glover! In this first episode, he goes to Paragon and Absolute.