Grapple Smart

All you have to say is “Saku” and most people will know you’re talking about the great Japanese MMA fighter Kazushi Sakuraba! Many remember Saku for his pro wrestling style entrances in unique costumes, signature entrance music and bandaged cauliflower ear. But I think Saku will be most remembered because of the fact that he put crowd entertainment as his top priority. His innovative and highly unorthodox style included: the double Mongolian chop, jumping guard pass/ foot stomps, cartwheeling guard passes, and amazing fluidity in his ground game.

Of course Saku’s famous entrance music

Saku

Here are some tributes to “The Gracie Hunter” Enjoy!

Check out this awesome documentary of “The Gracie Hunter”!

This highlight is the one I watched many times during Saku’s reign in the early years of the Pride Fighting Championships.

Which one is the REAL Saku?

Kazushi Sakuraba, the living legend!