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Some group pictures from Checkmat Tahiti and Checkmat Buena Park teams after the awards ceremony. Great job by everyone who trained and especially those who competed in the SJJIF World [...]

Belt stripe promotion day for the kids of Checkmat Buena Park after the recent SJJIF World Championship event in Long Beach, California. Great job by everyone who competed.

Checkmat Tahiti Team members receive some belt and stripe promotions after their great team effort at the SJJIF World Championships held in Long Beach, California.

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates another variation of the closed guard standing pass technique.

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates a basic closed guard standing pass technique.

Visiting Professor Cleverson Almindo demonstrates a way to switch to a butterfly sweep from bottom half guard.

Visiting Professor Cleverson Almindo demonstrates a series of options from the leg lasso position. From leg lasso to a sweep and back take, to a rear choke, and then to a clock choke as a back up [...]

Professor Robson "Robynho"Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park and special guest instructor Jorginho Closel demonstrate a counter to a whizzer defense applied by the opponent when you are attempting [...]