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…

Taking The Back From Guard With Gi Grips

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 Silver Medalist Almiro Barros demonstrates how to use the gi to control the opponent’s posture from guard to take the back.

Tornado Sweep

The tornado guard can be described as a variety of inverted half guard positions. It is most commonly used as an unorthodox method for sweeping an opponent and setting up submissions for sport BJJ. In this video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates a tornado guard sweep.

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…

Berimbolo For The Back

The berimbolo is a sweep from the 50/50 guard position that is specific to sport BJJ. This somewhat controversial technique strays from traditional BJJ in that it has few, if any, realistic applications for self-defense. However, some modern BJJ competitors have utilized the 50/50 guard position and berimbolo as effective…

Tornado Guard Spin

The tornado guard can be described as a variety of inverted half guard positions. It is most commonly used as an unorthodox method for sweeping an opponent and setting up submissions for sport BJJ. In this video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates a tornado guard sweep to set up…

Reverse Half Guard Transition to Back Control

Back control is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There are many advanced methods for transitioning to the back that can catch your opponent by surprise. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates a method for transitioning to back control from the bottom…

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…

Leg Attack From Top Position

From the top half guard position, your opponent will commonly have their attention focused on preventing the guard pass and trying to sweep you. You can use this moment of opportunity to attack with a leg lock. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates a leg…

Lapel Choke From Side Control Variation

From the top position in side control, there are many ways to manipulate your opponent’s gi in order to control them and get a submission. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates a lapel choke variation from side control.

Knee Bar From Top Position

When trying to pass your opponent’s guard, you can surprise your opponent with a leg lock while they are focused on preventing you from passing. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a knee bar submission from top position.

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.

De La Riva Sweep

The De La Riva guard is a form of open guard that is predominantly used in the gi to sweep a standing or kneeling opponent. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates a sweep variation from the De La Riva guard used when an opponent is…

Butterfly To Swambo Sweep

Attacking in combinations is an effective way to stay one or two moves ahead of your opponent, and is essential when grappling with more advanced martial artists. In this video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates a combination from the butterfly guard to the “sambo” sweep.

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.

Combination 5.4

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that utilizes many of Muay Thai’s weapons. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Combination 5.3

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that utilizes many of Muay Thai’s weapons. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Combination 5.2

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that utilizes many of Muay Thai’s weapons. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Combination 5.1

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that utilizes many of Muay Thai’s weapons. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Combination 4.24

In this level 4 combination, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches an advanced striking combination that makes use of Muay Thai’s many weapons. The combination starts with a jab. The jab sets up a knee to the body. Following the knee to the body, Orono transitions directly into…

Combination 4.23

In this level 4 combination, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches an advanced striking combination that makes use of two different kicking techniques. After beginning with a standard Muay Thai body kick, Orono transitions to a front kick to the opponent’s chin. The body kick is used as…

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.

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…

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.