The name Gracie is and will always be synonymous with the martial arts world, as the family redefined the way we completely look at self-defense and fighting systems in the 1990’s. While many have trained under the name, none have probably been let into it’s inner circle more so than Pedro Sauer; so much so that he is held in such high esteem by the family that he was the first non-Gracie allowed to use the title “Gracie Academy” at his schools. He’s one of the few who can claim the title Master in front of his name by holding a current rank of red/black coral belt, earning his promotions from the likes Relson, Royler, Rorion, Rickson, and Grandmaster Helio Gracie. With an immaculate understanding of technique down to the millimeter, Master Sauer is able to turn a good move into something spectacular that can be used for self-defense, MMA, or on the mats. Once again we were allowed the pleasure to meet up with him, have our minds blown (just as he did in issue #9) and come away looking at jiu-jitsu with a broader sense of it’s power and deeper appreciation of it’s worth. To find out more information about Master Sauer and his schools check out https://www.pedrosauer.com.
In this video Master Sauer demonstrates how to not only defend and escape a front bear hug where an opponent/attacker has double underhooks, but immediately go on the offense and fight back. This move is applicable for both MMA and self-defense purposes. Master Sauer is being assisted by Luis Heredia of Maui Jiu-Jitsu.
For more information on Pedro Sauer, a break down of this move and others he demonstrates, more great techniques from other high level practitioners, news, product reviews, nutritional advice, conditioning programs, supplements information, and more check out issue #28 of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine. Be sure to get your subscription today at http://jiujitsumag.com/.
