Chokes

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You know what makes fighting hard? A lack of blood flow to the brain. This sport was built on (and has grown from) Royce Gracie's submission success at UFC 1.

Conclusion

It usually takes a second for new fans to realize, but a good ground fight can actually be just as entertaining as a standup war. Some Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialists have made careers out of molding themselves into human quicksand -- and have been revered for it.

— BRETT OKAMOTOIllustrations by Eric Heintz

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