Half Guard Escape To Leg Lock

The objective from the bottom position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to secure a submission or sweep the opponent off their base in order to secure top position. Depending upon how the opponent attacks and what guard you are playing, there are a large variety of sweeps that can be effectively…

Knee Lock From Top Half Guard

From the top half guard position, you can work to pass for a more dominant position. There are also submissions that you can attack for from top half guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a knee lock from the top half guard position.

Combination 5.14

In this level 5 combination, Muay Thai World Champions Orono Wor Petchpun and Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the higher levels of Muay Thai.…

5 Takedown Finishes From Opponent’s Sprawl

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA.  A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive.  By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…

5 Spinning Back Elbow Combinations For Muay Thai

The spinning back elbow is a devastating strike that often catches an opponent by surprise and can end a fight instantly when it lands clean. This technique requires excellent timing and is best thrown as the last strike at the end of a combination, or after a feint. In this…

50/50 Guard Armbar

The 50/50 guard is a complex position that is very specific to sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some modern BJJ competitors have utilized the 50/50 guard position as an effective method for employing unorthodox techniques and tactics at BJJ tournaments. In this video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates an arm bar…

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…

Overhead Sweep From Lasso Guard

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the objective from the bottom position is to either secure a submission or use a sweep in order to reverse positions on the opponent. Depending on the position of the opponent there are a number of effective sweeps that can be used to reverse position and secure…

Reverse Triangle From Side Control

The triangle choke is one of the most devastating submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It can be secured using a wide range of setups from various positions. In this video, you will learn a reverse triangle submission from the side control position.

Triangle Lock To Neck Crank Transition

The triangle lock is one of the most effective submissions in submission grappling. There are a wide range of setups and transitions that can be used to finish the fight with the triangle lock. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a triangle lock to neck crank transition.

Shinya Aoki: Top Position Heel Hook

In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates a heel hook submission.

Combination 5.15

In this level 5 combination, Muay Thai World Champions Orono Wor Petchpun and Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the higher levels of Muay Thai.…

5 Muay Thai Clinch Techniques

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai.  Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps.  In order to master the clinch, you must start by learning the various clinch positions from which you…

4 Superman Punch Combinations

The superman punch can catch an opponent by surprise and can sometimes end a fight instantly. This strike gives an opponent the false impression that you are throwing a kick with your rear leg, which distracts them from the oncoming punch. To do this move, bring your rear leg forward before pulling…

Inverted Triangle Choke

The triangle choke is a versatile submission hold that can be applied from many positions. When applied from the guard position, the person on top may attempt to defend the submission by preventing the attacker on bottom from passing their arm across their body. In this video, BJJ No Gi…

Level 3: Combination 20

In this level 3 combination, Boxing World Champion Saenghirun Lookbanyai 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, left uppercut, left hook, slip left, slip right,…

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…

Wrist Lock From Guard

From the guard position there are many submission holds you can use to finish an opponent. As you gain experience, you will begin to “see” subtle submission opportunities as they arise based on the movements of your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a wrist lock…

Level 3: Combination 1

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 cross, duck right, cross, left hook, duck left, and…

Foot Lock From Single Leg Defense

Takedowns and takedown defense are critical skill sets in submission grappling. By controlling takedowns, you are able to determine whether you will attack from the top or bottom position.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a transition from single leg takedown defense to a foot lock submission.

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…

Combination 5.16

In this level 5 combination, Muay Thai World Champions Orono Wor Petchpun and Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the higher levels of Muay Thai.…

3 Knee Bars From Half Guard

The purpose of a knee bar is to hyperextend the knee. This is accomplished by trapping your opponent’s leg in between your legs, and securing it with your arms so that your opponent’s kneecap is pointing towards your body. You then apply pressure with your hips to hyperextend the knee. In this video, BJJ…

Omoplata From Lasso Spider Guard

The omoplata is a submission technique that uses the legs to trap the opponent’s arm in a shoulder lock. This technique works well in combination with other submissions, and can also be used to sweep. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates an advanced entry into the omoplata…