Defense Against Double Lapel Grab
An aggressor stands in front of you and grabs both of your lapels at chest level. This dominating grip gives the aggressor significant control over your upper body, and is common in street self-defense situations. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches how to defend against the double…
3 Body Shot Combinations
WBA Boxing World Champion Drian Francisco from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Body Shot Combinations!
3 Armbars From Full Guard
BJJ Champion Fabio Da Mata from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Armbars From Full Guard!
Drill Bodylock Adjustment
The bodylock position is a neutral position. Increase control and gain an advantage with your bodylock by adjusting to a better position than your opponent. From a better position you will gain control and open up additional offensive takedown opportunities. Create a drill by changing positions back and forth with…
Defense Against Two Handed Front Choke
The two-handed front choke is a common street attack among unskilled aggressors. The technique can be intimidating, however the escape is relatively simple. In this lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros teaches a defense against a two handed front choke.
Shinya Aoki: Standing Armlock
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates a standing arm lock submission.
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Elbow To Body To Counter Left Hook
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a left hook, Yoddecha counters with an elbow to the body. This is an excellent counterattack that can be used against elite level competition.
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Block To Push Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Nicknamed “The Emperor” for his long reign as Lumpinee World Champion, Namsaknoi is one of the greatest fighters in history. In this technique he shows a simple yet highly effective combination that transitions from a…
5 Solo Guard Recovery Drills
Keeping an opponent inside your guard limits their offensive capability, and prevents them from advancing to a more dominant position. Meanwhile you can look for opportunities to sweep or submit them. In this video, BJJ World Champion Silver Medalist Almiro Barros from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 solo guard…
How To Drill Guard Recovery
In this video, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion Eduardo Novaes from the Evolve Fight Team demonstrates how to drill guard recovery.
Arm Spin Pinning Finish
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin pinning finish.
Side Control
Side control is a very stable and commonly occurring top position in BJJ. Frequently, side control is the first position you will obtain and stabilize after passing the guard. There are a wide range of submission holds available from this position. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For The Street: Rear Naked Choke
In this video, BJJ Champion Eduardo Novaes from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to use the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a self-defense situation on the street.
Defense To Shoulder Grab
The shoulder grab is a hostile gesture that is commonly used by physical aggressors to intimate and threaten their targets. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a defense to the shoulder grab, which is used when the aggressor straightens out their arm in resistance to…
Getting Started
In this video, MMA Champion Mitch “The Dragon” Chilson of the Evolve Fight Team provides an introduction on getting started at Evolve University.
Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai: Jab, Left Up Elbow, Left Elbow, Right Elbow
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a left jab. Yodbuangarm then follows the left jab with a left up elbow, left elbow, and right elbow combination. This is an excellent striking combination that makes use of devastating…
Spider Guard
Another style for controlling your opponent from the guard is known as spider guard. Not only is spider guard an effective method for setting up submissions and sweeps, but it also makes attacking very difficult for your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates the…
Stance Movement
The stance and movement of a fighter is the foundation from which all punches, kicks, knees and elbows will come. It is also the base for all defensive techniques. Without a solid foundation, it will be impossible to attack or defend efficiently. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono…
Defense Against The Front Bear Hug
An attacker grips you around the chest in a front bear hug. In this vulnerable clinch situation, it is important to create space between you and the attacker to escape their positional advantage over you. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to defend against the front…
How To Stand Up From The Ground
An expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is extremely effective at managing the space between themselves and their opponent. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how to safely stand up from the ground while maintaining a solid defensive base. Learning the proper technique to stand up while…
Turtle
The turtle is a position that occurs typically when an untrained fighter tries to disengage themselves from a fight in a passive manner, or when someone is under extreme pressure in a fight. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the key points of controlling an opponent in…