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Rickson: New techniques like the 50/50 diminish BJJ effectiveness

Filmed in Rio de Janeiro in July of 2011, this rare interview gives us an insight into Rickson’s philosophies and…

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Chris Palmquist
July 18, 2011 · 1 min read

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Filmed in Rio de Janeiro in July of 2011, this rare interview gives us an insight into Rickson’s philosophies and attitudes like never before.

Rickson discusses topics such as:

How his philosophy and attitude toward jiu-jitsu has changed with age.

Why people should learn his invisible jiu-jitsu.

How he feels about modern techniques and positions such as 50-50 guard.

His attitude toward modern advancements in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Who he feels will carry on the family legacy by promoting the art of jiu-jitsu.

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