Friday Wrap Up: Looking Longing Over the Pacific Edition

• David at the Jiu Jitsu Lab addressed the fledgling identity crisis of the BJJ. What do you think of our Art’s progression? Is it to … you know, sporty?
• Speaking of addressing, the Gracie Brothers address the recent tragedy involved with a rear naked choke. Demolisher at Dstryr posted his thoughts as well as the Gracie Breakdown of what happened. I think it’s worth sharing all of the material.
• Check out Gracie Mag’s gallery of the 2012 Pan Championships. It’s Pan’tastic.
• The infamous Nate Diaz has earned his BJJ black belt from Ceasar Gracie … and no one is surprised. It’s no secret that his BJJ is legit.
• We’re big fans of BJJ competition here at Budo Videos, which may or may not be apparent. BJJ Hacks produced yet another superb video, this time featuring Rodolfo Vieria from CheckMat on why he competes.
• My favorite Shoyoroll shirt, which I wear all the time, claims that BJJ is the “greatest game of human chess”. This video explores that concept, and quite convincingly.
• Scramble did their best to kill me with anticipation, but they failed. I survived. I am unstoppable. The second half to the Grappling Dummy:  Enson Enoue mini-documentary is out. It’s brilliantly produced and rocks a mind blowing soundtrack. It’s a must watch.
• The World Jiu Jitsu Expo is the event where – wait, no one cares. Nick Diaz and Braulio Estima are having a super fight at that event. We’re done here people.
• Closing out brackets. Crappy to watch but completely understandable from a teamsmanship perspective. That said, it could be inhibiting the sport.
• Two Jiu JItsu Lab articles in one FWU, one of which being a leg drag instructional? This is BJJ Explosion Day material ladies and gentleman.
• Dang! If you wear it, they (we) can choke you (them) with it.
• So, I’m super late on this but there may still be several of you out there scrambling for an antioxidant rich, low sodium, high protein breakfast sandwich. I present to you the Renergy Sandwich 2.0.
• The UberMendes won’t make the Abu Dhabi Pro Cup due to passport/Visa issue. Sadness ensues.
• Fabio Gurgel comments on Marcelo Garcia’s snowboarding injury and Cobrinha’s loss. The short version: All is well. Stuff happens.

• We got a new Warehouse. Check out our hallway (photo).
• The Draculino episode of Rolled Up premieres April 23.
• The Tatami Honey Badger gi is available now.
• The Pans 2012 Replay is available now.
• Be sure to check out Erin’s interview with Rodolfo Viera.