Learn from 6x world champion Rafael Mendes with more than seven hours of content focused on his signature submission: the armbar. Throughout his career, Rafael displayed a dynamic and creative fighting style that innovated the sport of jiu jitsu. In this video series, Rafael explains the important key concepts and details that helped him achieve an impressive 63% submission rate as a black belt.
IN THIS FIRST SECTION, RAFAEL MENDES SHARES THE THREE KEY CONCEPTS AND FOUR FOUNDATIONAL TRUTHS THAT HE USES TO ACHIEVE THE ARMBAR. THE 6X WORLD CHAMPION ALSO SHARES STORIES FROM HIS COMPETITION CAREER AND PROVIDES INSIGHT ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES THAT HELPED HIM REFINE HIS TECHNIQUE.
SECTION 02
CONCEPTS IN-ACTION
THE SECOND SECTION OF THE MASTERCLASS SHOWCASES THE CONCEPTS BEING APPLIED IN LIVE ACTION SPARRING AND COMPETITION. RAFAEL BREAKSDOWN HIS ARMBAR SUBMISSION FROM THE 2012 IBJJF PAN AMS FINALS WITH VOICEOVER ANALYSIS.
SECTION 03
TECHNIQUE
IN THIS THIRD SECTION, THE 6X WORLD CHAMPION SHARES HIS KNOWLEDGE AND DETAILS FOR THE ARMBAR FROM THIRTEEN DIFFERENT POSITIONS. IN EACH CLASS, RAFAEL STUDIES THE POSITION AND PROVIDES VALUABLE DETAILS RELEVANT TO THE SITUATION OR OPPONENT'S REACTION.
SECTION 04
BONUS CONTENT
HEAR FROM RVCA FOUNDER PM TENORE AND 4X WORLD CHAMPION GUI MENDES AS THEY SHARE STORIES FROM THE PAST ABOUT RAFAEL.
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