5 Flying Elbow Combinations
The flying elbow, when thrown correctly can cut an opponents face like a knife. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 different combinations utilizing this deadly strike.
4 Leg Lock Submissions
2x BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 4 different types of leg attacks for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
5 Fake Low Kick-To-High Kick Combinations
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 fake low kick-to-high kick combinations. Sam-A distracts his opponent by feigning a low kick, this draws his opponents attention away from protecting the head, leaving it vulnerable to a high kick. Sam-A then captializes by quickly…
3 Deep Half Guard Passes
The deep half guard is performed by holding one of your opponent’s legs with your two legs while he’s on top of you and trying to pass your guard. It’s a popular position because the deep half guard player has the ability to perform a multitude of sweeps, submissions, and…
5 Spinning Back Elbow Combinations
The spinning back elbow is a truly devastating strike that can end a fight instantly by KO, or often results in a cut. It is important to set it up by throwing other strikes first to distract your opponent from the incoming blow. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World…
3 Ways To Sweep From Worm Guard
The worm guard involves taking an opponent’s lapel and wrapping it around your own shin, then passing it underneath the leg of your opponent. Your foot will be placed on your opponent’s hip. This creates leverage and allows you to control your opponents movement, and opens up opportunities to sweep.…
5 Superman Punch KO Combinations
To throw a superman punch, lift your rear knee up in front of your belly, feigning as if you are going to throw a teep kick. This will distract your opponent as they focus on the leg, then quickly swing your raised leg down and back, use the momentum to…
Muay Thai Fighting Styles Part 3 – Muay Mat (Heavy Puncher)
In this mini-series called Muay Thai Fighting Styles, our World Champions explain the distinct fight strategies deployed by Muay Thai fighters and the pros and cons of each strategy. There are several key styles of Muay Thai such as Muay Khao, Muay Femur, Muay Mat, Muay Book, Muay Sok, and…
Muay Thai Fighting Styles Part 1 – Muay Khao (Knee Fighter)
In this mini-series called Muay Thai Fighting Styles, our World Champions explain the distinct fight strategies deployed by Muay Thai fighters and the pros and cons of each strategy. There are several key styles of Muay Thai such as Muay Khao, Muay Femur, Muay Mat, Muay Book, Muay Sok, and…
Jump Down Elbow
The elbow is a devastating close range weapon that can be used to knockout the opponent and finish the fight. Elbows also have a tendency to inflict deep cuts on the face of an opponent, which can cause blood to run into the eyes and affect the opponent’s vision. The…
Wrist Lock From Side Control
From the top position in side control, there are many submission holds you can use to finish an opponent. As you gain experience, you will begin to see more submission opportunities as they arise based on the movements of your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno…
Ezekiel Choke Attack From Back
The “ezekiel” choke is a very strong submission technique utilizing the sleeve of your own gi jacket. The mechanical advantage offered by the sleeve allows this choke to be applied with great pressure while using minimal strength. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches the ezekiel…
Omoplata Sweep From Standing Position
The omoplata is a submission technique that uses the legs to trap the opponent’s arm in a shoulder lock. From the guard position, this technique works well in combination with other submissions, and can also be used to sweep. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a method…
Spinning Heel Kick
The spinning heel kick is a very advanced kick that can be used with devastating effect. Due to the difficulty in landing it, the spinning heel kick is not often seen in Muay Thai competition. However, when it is used, it often results in a knockdown or knockout.
Double Underhooks Pass To Clock Choke
The clock choke is an especially powerful choking technique that uses strong leverage and efficiency to add great pressure to the submission. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a clock choke submission starting from the double underhooks guard pass.
Trapping The Arm Using Lapel To Paper Cut Choke
There are many inventive ways to manipulate the BJJ uniform in order to control your opponent and create submission opportunities. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to set-up a paper cut choke by using your opponent’s lapel to trap their arm.
X-Guard Sweep Variation
The X Guard is a form of open guard where your body is positioned beneath your opponent to allow significant control of your opponent’s legs and balance. The X Guard allows you to efficiently trap and control the legs to destabilize and sweep them. In this video, BJJ World Champion…
Crucifix Choke From Turtle Position
The crucifix choke technique allows you to control both of your opponent’s arms while applying a choke, making the submission very difficult to defend against. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a crucifix choke starting from the turtle position.
Guard Pass Dragging The Leg
The leg drag guard pass is an effective technique for passing an opponent’s open guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates a leg drag guard pass.
Guard Pass Controlling The Legs
When passing the guard it is important to control an opponent’s legs and hips to prevent them from regaining full guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for passing the half guard when an opponent blocks your initial attempt to establish side control.
50/50 Guard Foot Lock
The 50/50 guard is a complex position that is very specific to sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it occurs when both competitors choose to play from the guard at the same time. This somewhat controversial position strays from traditional BJJ teachings in that it has few, if any, realistic applications for…
Arm Drag To Armbar
The arm drag is a useful setup for many standing and ground grappling techniques. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates how to use an arm drag to set-up an arm bar.
Mounted Triangle Lock From Side Control
From the top position in side control, there are many submission holds you can use to finish an opponent. As you gain experience, you will begin to recognize more submission opportunities as they arise based on the movements of your opponent. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates…
Triangle Choke To Omoplata Transition
The omoplata is a submission technique that uses the legs to trap the opponent’s arm in a shoulder lock. From the guard position, this technique works well in combination with other submissions, and can also be used to sweep. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to…