The iSelect Titans were today treated to a Jiu-Jitsu masterclass under the watchful eye of World Champion black belt Kron Gracie at Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Southport.
On a rare 10-day trip to Australia, The world number 1 took time out of his schedule to teach the Titans a range of special Jiu-Jitsu techniques including rolling, breathing and how to evade defenders on the ground.
While the Titans have been using Jiu-Jitsu techniques under defensive contact specialist Jason Roebig at Axis for a number of years, todays session was a special treat for the squad.
These are all techniques that Gracie has taken years to master but aspects of his craft that he believes the Titans can successful apply to rugby league.
Watch the Titans TV video to see how the Titans masterclass went.
On a rare 10-day trip to Australia, The world number 1 took time out of his schedule to teach the Titans a range of special Jiu-Jitsu techniques including rolling, breathing and how to evade defenders on the ground.
While the Titans have been using Jiu-Jitsu techniques under defensive contact specialist Jason Roebig at Axis for a number of years, todays session was a special treat for the squad.
These are all techniques that Gracie has taken years to master but aspects of his craft that he believes the Titans can successful apply to rugby league.
Watch the Titans TV video to see how the Titans masterclass went.
