trapping

How to use TRAPPING in Self-Defense

Trapping is relatively new in the popular martial arts scene. In the 70s, Bruce Lee stepped onto the scene and quickly changed opinions on martial arts forever. Displaying his incredible mastery of the arts and combat in general, he wowed audiences with his revolutionary trapping technique which he showcased in the hit movie Enter The…

murder

When is it Self-Defense and not Murder?

Murder is something we see every day in the news. From jealous spouse to robbery gone wrong to terrorist attacks and war, guns and killing come hand in hand. But when death comes at the hands of someone defending themselves, a tricky question arises. Is defending yourself using martial arts (including traditional weapons at times)…

Clark Gracie Talks to Martial Tribes!

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most powerful martial arts that anyone can learn. Founded in the early 1900s, the style leverages opponents’ size and strength against them, dominating them on the ground and making use of powerful holds and locks to force them into submission. The style was developed as a modification of judo…