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Adult Jiu-Jitsu class lined up on the mat at Kanjizai Academy in Towson
BJJ & MMA
Kevin Lockett
October 11, 2026
What to Expect at Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class in Towson

Nervous about your first jiu-jitsu class in Towson? Here's what to wear, what happens on the mat, and how to start with a free class plus 10 days at Kanjizai.

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Jiu-Jitsu student applying an armbar from closed guard on the mat
BJJ & MMA
Kevin Lockett
September 15, 2026
Technique Breakdown: The Armbar from Closed Guard

The armbar from closed guard is simple enough to drill on day one, but the details separate a close call from a real finish. Here is what to focus on.

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Two kids in white gis practicing Jiu-Jitsu on the mat
BJJ & MMA
Kevin Lockett
September 12, 2026
Why Jiu-Jitsu Belongs in Your Family's Routine

Kids drill next to adults on our mats. See why Jiu-Jitsu builds discipline, confidence, fitness, and community for the whole family. No experience necessary.

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Video still: Gracie instructor demonstrating how to hold mount on a larger opponent
Self-Defense
Kevin Lockett
June 1, 2026
How to Keep Control With a Bigger, Stronger Attacker

Keeping mount on a bigger, stronger opponent is tough. Rener and Ryron Gracie show how to maintain your dominant position using Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals.

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Video still: mother talking with her young son, titled This Is Why We Do Jiu-Jitsu
Self-Defense
Kevin Lockett
June 1, 2026
Jiu-Jitsu Shuts Down a Kidnapping in broad daylight

Watch a trained bystander stop a would-be kidnapper in broad daylight, plus tips from Rener and Eve Gracie on preparing you and your child for the worst.

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Video still: Jiu-Jitsu choke demonstrated from guard on an opponent in a t-shirt
Self-Defense
Kevin Lockett
June 1, 2026
How to Cross-Choke An Opponent In A T-Shirt

The standard cross-choke needs lapels. Rener and Ryron Gracie show an ezekiel-style choke variation from guard that works on an opponent in a t-shirt.

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