The Merge

The Merge is the wrestling guide for Jiu Jitsu. This online series is hosted by Michael Trasso, a nationally ranked collegiate wrestler and world ranked Jiu Jitsu black belt. Wrestling is an essential skill that requires crucial adjustments when applied in Jiu Jitsu. Episodes will be tailored for practitioners looking to efficiently utilize wrestling techniques in Jiu Jitsu and blend both arts. This provides students the luxury to learn how to defend their opponents' takedowns, execute their own, and safely bring the fight to the ground. Whether you’re new to Jiu Jitsu, a Jiu Jitsu ace, or a wrestler training in Jiu Jitsu, The Merge is for you! Subscribe now for free!

What You'll Gain

Proficiency in utilizing high-level wrestling for Jiu Jitsu
Confidence in your takedowns and takedown defense
Insight on the opportunities and threats when utilizing wrestling in Jiu Jitsu (vice versa)
Ability to “outwrestle” a high-level wrestler
Knowledge from breakdowns based off real competition highlights
Opportunity to be featured on The Merge Q&A episodes (subscribers only)
24/7 access to The Merge library

About Michael

Michael’s journey on the mats began in 1995, training Jiu Jitsu at just five years old. Throughout the next decade, he picked up wrestling and would become one of the world’s most accomplished adolescent Jiu Jitsu competitors. In 2008, Michael was recruited to wrestle for Rhode Island College. In 2011, he was nationally ranked #9 and one year later, attained his 100th collegiate victory. In 2016, Michael began training in San Diego where he received some of his most notable awards in adult Jiu Jitsu competition while training part-time. In 2018 & 2019, Michael earned his spot on FloGrappling’s Top 20 No Gi Adult Black Belt Middleweight World Rankings. In 2020, he moved back to New Jersey, started The Merge, and plans to open a school in the near future.

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