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…
Level 3: Combination 9
In this level 3 combination, Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong teaches an advanced boxing combination. The ability to link together punches and defend against an opponent’s attack is critical for success in boxing. The combination covered in this video is a jab, cross, slip right, slip left, left hook, cross,…
Clinch Boxing – Shoulder Push To Body Shot
Boxing from the clinch, also know as dirty boxing, is a unique skill that takes a great deal of time and effort to develop. Many fighters overlook this aspect of boxing, but for those that put in the time to master boxing from the clinch the benefits are great. Whereas…
Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches an arm bar to full mount…
Arm Bar Finish Technique
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches a high level finish for the…
4 Spinning Back Elbow Combinations
The spinning back elbow is a devastating blow which can result in an instant KO or cut when executed correctly. In order to land this technique it’s necessary to throw a strike or multiple strikes to mask the incoming spinning back elbow. The idea is to distract your opponent with…
How To Sweep From Deep Half Guard
In this video, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Teco Shinzato from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to sweep from deep half guard using the lapel.
Jump 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. In…
Jump Switch Knee
The jump switch knee is a progression from the jump knee. When delivered correctly the jump switch knee can be a very powerful strike. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches the switch movement that gives an extra boost of power to the jump knee strike.
Knee Bar From Side Control
Many opportunities for submissions become available when you control your opponent from a dominant position. This is particularly true when the opponent tries to escape your control or block your attempts at improving your position. From side control, the person on bottom will commonly position their leg in such a…
Saknarong Sityodtong: Reverse Up Elbow to Counter Punches
In this video, renowned trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. After slipping his opponent’s punch, he delivers a reverse up elbow. The ability to anticipate an opponent’s next strike is a skill that takes a great deal of time to master, but…
Spinning Backfist
The spinning backfist is an extremely dangerous strike that can easily catch an opponent off guard. When used in combination with kicks and other punches, the spinning backfist often lands without the opponent seeing it. The result is usually a knockout.
Passing The De La Riva Guard To Side Control
The De La Riva guard is a form of open guard that is predominantly used in the gi to sweep a standing opponent. The specific position of the legs also opens up a number of leg lock submissions. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a…
Shinya Aoki: Top Position Heel Hook
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates a heel hook submission.
Eddie Ng vs Arnaud Lepont
In this video, MMA Champion Eddie “The Magician” Ng breaks down the techniques he used in his fight against Arnaud Lepont.
Passing The De La Riva Guard To Kimura Lock
The De La Riva guard is a form of open guard that is predominantly used in the gi to sweep a standing opponent. The specific position of the legs also opens up a number of leg lock submissions. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a…