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In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to use the Muay Thai long guard in a self-defense situation on the street.

An aggressor grabs your wrist with a strong palm down grip. In this lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros teaches a technique to free your arm from this hostile gesture.

The full mount position is one of the most dominant and advantageous positions you can obtain in a fight. From this position, the person on top can apply a wide range of submission techniques and strikes, while the person on bottom has very few attacking options. In this lesson, BJJ…

In the sport of boxing there are a wide variety of punches that can be used to attack an opponent at different levels of their body. A good boxer is constantly moving among the different varieties of punches and changing the level of their attack between the head and the…

In this video, BJJ World Championship Silver Medalist Thiago “Guli” Kozama from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to use the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a self-defense situation on the street.

A basic penetration shot is used for many wrestling attacks. Attacks using the penetration step include double legs, single legs, and high crotches. This movement will allow the wrestler to penetrate deep on his opponent and maintain good position to finish the attack. For this video, 6x National Champion and…

The half guard is a useful transitional position from the bottom, used commonly to defend as well as attack. From this position, it is possible to apply a complex variety of sweeps, apply submission holds, and advance to other positions such as full guard or back control. In this lesson,…

BJJ Champion Fabio Da Mata from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 drills that you can do alone to warm up and increase your agility for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In the sport of boxing there are a wide variety of punches that can be used to attack an opponent at different levels of their body. A good boxer is constantly moving among the different varieties of punches and changing the level of their attack between the head and the…

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.

A basic sprawl is used when defending against an opponent’s attack. The sprawl can be practiced as part of your basic movements without a partner. The importance of a good sprawl is to get your legs away from your opponent and your weight on top of them. A sprawl will…

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…

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…

The knee on belly position is a versatile top position that puts great downward pressure on your opponent. It presents you with a vast number of options to either transition to a new position or finish the fight. In a street self-defense situation, attacking with the knee on belly position…

In the sport of boxing there are a wide variety of punches that can be used to attack an opponent at different levels of their body. A good boxer is constantly moving among the different varieties of punches and changing the level of their attack between the head and the…

Pummeling is an essential technique to move your opponent, change a position, or gain a superior position to set up offensive attacks. The pummeling drill can be practiced at all levels of intensity. Pummeling is essential to set up offensive techniques including headlocks, arm throws, double legs, body locks, and…

When an opponent advances straight forward, the turn technique can be utilized to divert the opponent in a different direction and allow a follow up attack in the form of a kick or knee. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee teaches the turn to the left…

The open guard is a form of guard where you hold an opponent between your legs with your feet unhooked. This allows you to quickly apply a wide range of submissions and sweeps, as well as transition to other guard systems, such as the spider guard. In this lesson, BJJ…

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…

The north south position is a dominant top position that allows you to apply submissions, transition to other positions, and also has the added advantage of keeping relatively clear of your opponent’s legs. This makes it difficult for your opponent to regain their guard. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi…

Effectively managing the space between yourself and your opponent is a central theme in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a drill for creating space called the hip escape drill. Practicing this fundamental movement in repetition will train your body to react naturally…

The triangle is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It can be done from the bottom, the top mount, or used to control an opponents body from the back mount. This technique works by cutting off blood flow to the brain. In this video, 2x BJJ World Champion…

A cross block is a variation of the regular block technique. Some individuals may find it more suitable to their style and specific stance. Learning the cross block offers a fighter the ability to vary their counterattacks. By mixing up the defensive techniques, it prevents the opponent from accurately predicting…