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Man Uses Jiu Jitsu to Save Woman From Knife Attack

According to the Manchester Evening News, Kevin Taylor was out grocery shopping with his wife and children when he heard a woman and her daughter in distress. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow Andy […]

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Can Jiu Jitsu Help Correct the NFL’s Concussion Problem?

  Scott Peters made his living as an NFL offensive lineman. He stood 6-3 and  weighed 300 pounds. So too say that being tapped out in his first Jiu Jitsu class by men twice as old and half is weight was a surprise would be an understatement. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces […]

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Dana White on Anderson Silva: “If you’re considering retirement, you should probably do it”

UFC President Dana White has always said that if a fighter is considering retirement, they should probably do it. This goes for arguably the greatest fighter to ever step in the octagon, Anderson Silva. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black […]

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What happens when a GIRL fights in the BOYS Jiu Jitsu division?

Add this to the list of things we love. There is a reason Jiu Jitsu is one of the most practical martial arts in the world. It allows you to neutralize a stronger opponent through leverage and technique. Props to this young beast, whoever she is! See the full video below! **If you are in […]

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A Jiu Jitsu Champion with Prosthetic Leg Wins Big in Abu Dhabi

Ronald Mann is an Army Veteran. Ronald Mann is an amputee, losing his left leg in a motorcycle accident over 20 years ago. Ronald Mann is also a champion after taking gold in the World Para Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Abu Dhabi. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown […]

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How Finding Jiu Jitsu at 35 Changed My Life

    I had never taken a single martial arts class in my entire life. Not even YMCA level stuff. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow Andy on Twitter at @GoGoGonzilla Andy lives in […]

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Live Video: IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nationals Day 2

See below for the IBJJF live stream as they broadcast from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nationals.  After the live feeds are over, the full video should be available to watch soon after. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor […]

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Can The USA Become #1 in the World in Jiu-Jitsu?

In a recent article, Gianni Grippo who writes for our friends at FloGrappling asked how the U.S.A. could become #1 in the world in Jiu-Jitsu. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow Andy on Twitter at @GoGoGonzilla Andy […]

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Competition MMA

Video: Vitor Ribeiro defeats Kenny Florian at Abu Dhabi World Championships

Kenny Florian retired from professional fighting over five years ago. The TUF Season 1 competitor can be seen regularly doing commentary work for FOX Sports, but this last weekend, Florian was competing in the Abu Dhabi World Championships. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt […]

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Former Champion Retires from Mixed Martial Arts

For fans of MMA, all that is ever really seen is what happens inside the cage … very few get to see or understand the tremendous sacrifice these fighters make in order to compete at the highest levels.  The pressure of spilling their blood, sweat, and tears under the bright lights and in front of millions […]