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BJJ Mental Health Self Defense

Mac Lethal Performs a Song Written by a Kid Being Bullied

Being bullied is a very real part of today’s experience for the millions of school aged children all over the world.At Aces Jiu Jitsu Club, so much of what we focus on in our kids classes is empowering our young students with the tools to stand up for themselves and face their problems with confidence […]

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BJJ Self Defense

Woman Uses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Defend Herself and Her Home

It seems like every day, we are given examples of ordinary people using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to defend themselves against threats to their personal safety or the safety of the people they love. As the reporter for Fox 2 in the Bay Area points out, Ruby Ching is someone you may overlook on the street. […]

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BJJ Advice Just For Fun Newbies Self Defense

[VIDEO] Choking an Attacker with Their Own Jacket

Our AWESOME friends from The Modern Rogue stopped by again for some good times and awesome techniques. This week, they wanted to know how to choke someone out using their own collar. Professor Mikal was more than happy to show them how to do this, Aces style! See the full video below: Choking an Attacker with […]

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Curated Self Defense Techniques Why BJJ

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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Health/Fitness Self Defense Why BJJ

Riley Breedlove Taps Out a Bunch of Boys

I know, I know. Anyone who trains BJJ has already come across this video of Riley Breedlove working over a bunch of boys at school. Before you go getting all upset about old content, just know that the reason I’ve decided to share this video is to empower YOU to share it with friends of […]

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BJJ Advice Self Defense Techniques Why BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs. The Haymaker Punch

For those that do not know what a haymaker is, it is a punch often utilized by someone with no fight experience. You put all of your weight into the punch and in the process lose all of your balance. What the haymaker lacks in technical efficiency, it makes up for in destructive power.  Luckily, […]