In jiu-jitsu, the fundamental techniques are almost always the most effective. For that reason, grapplers can never stop improving on their fundamentals. In a recent video, former UFC title challenger Kenny Florian shares the finer points of the perfect fundamental armbar from guard. Florian says that the perfect armbar starts
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Firas Zahabi is one of the most accomplished and universally respected coaches in MMA. A black belt under John Danaher, Zahabi has coached many of MMA’s best fighters, including Georges St-Pierre, Rory MacDonald, and Kenny Florian. Owing to his background in BJJ, Zahabi is also widely respected within the jiu-jitsu
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Although he’s retired from competition, there is still plenty to learn from watching jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia. In a recent video from Kenny Florian, we learn the key concept at work behind Garcia’s legendary butterfly guard. Florian is a long-time jiu-jitsu black belt and a three-time UFC title challenger. As
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Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is rumored to be in serious training for a return to MMA. In a recent episode of the Anik & Florian Podcast, Kenny Florian shared that he heard from “a well-known coach” that St-Pierre is preparing for a fight against another UFC
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Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground promises a star-studded event this Sunday, May 12th. Five bouts are scheduled for the main card, each offering its own promise of a tough match. The up-and-coming organization has had quite a bit of success getting big names into its cage. Notably, Jon Jones won the
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