Head Outside Single To Dump Finish

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Head Outside Single To Taking The Back

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Head Outside Single To Crack Down Finish

In order to be successful in modern day MMA, the ability to wrestle both offensively and defensively is an absolute necessity.  The development of a strong wrestling base will pay great dividends in MMA.  In this video, top UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley teaches one of his favourite takedowns for…

Step And Lift Mat Return

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches a mat return takedown…

Safe Clinch From Cruzado Tani Oshi

BJJ is one of the world’s most effective disciplines for self defense.  Although it is not comprehensive, there are many great techniques from BJJ that can cross over into real world self defense.  In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Takeo Tani teaches a self defense technique adapted from BJJ.

3 Takedowns For MMA

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…

Striking Setup To Double Leg Takedown

In MMA, it is critical to learn how to effectively blend multiple disciplines into one fluid style. Two of the key disciplines in MMA are boxing and wrestling. In this video, you will learn how to use a boxing and wrestling technique in conjunction with each other. Using a series…

Safe Clinch From Cruzado Tani Otoshi

Defend against an attacker intent on striking you by closing the distance. Closing the gap between you and your opponent makes it difficult for them to punch or kick you. BJJ No Gi World Champion Takeo Tani teaches how to block a punch from the opponent’s strong hand, close the…

Shinya Aoki: Osotogari

In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Osotogari takedown.

Bodylock To Inside Leg Finish

The bodylock position will help secure your opponent and set up takedown opportunities. By pummeling with your opponent and adjusting your position you can secure a tight body lock. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to finish a takedown from the bodylock…

Outside Single Leg Basic Setup From Outside Tie

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. By controlling the inside tie up, your opponent will to want to improve their position. As your opponent pummels inside it creates an opportunity to attack using the single leg. For this video, 6x National…

Underhook Position To Outside Single Leg Takedown

The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many different takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as setup multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to…

Outside Single Leg Counter To Kick Out

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secure high in the armpit many different finishes are available. For this video,…

Defense Against Jab To Double Leg Takedown

Defend against an opponent intent on striking you by closing the distance. Closing the gap between you and your opponent makes it difficult for them to punch or kick you. BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches how to block a punch from the opponent’s leading hand and attack their legs…

Outside Single Leg Finish Against Sprawl

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. When attempting a single leg takedown we commonly end up under our opponent after he sprawls and pushes the head down. Circling behind for the finish is very useful against the sprawl defense. For this…

Arm Drag To Bodylock Takedown

The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. A common counter reaction from the opponent is to pull their arm away to avoid the arm drag. You can use the opponent’s counter reaction to set up many takedowns. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…

Double Leg Takedown With Gi Grips

An opponent may attempt to restrict your movement by gripping your clothing or gi. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to set-up the double leg takedown when starting from the sleeve and lapel gi grips.

Outside Single Leg To Dump Finish

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Using the dump when the single leg is secured is a high percentage finish against most defenses. The dump finish can be executed very quickly and it is commonly used as the first attempt to…

Escape From Bear Hug

In this lesson, an attacker stands behind you and grips you in a bear hug. BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to quickly escape this dangerous position and throw your attacker to the ground.

Outside Single Leg To Foot Sweep

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secured high in the armpit many different finishes are possible. For this video,…

Head Lock Escape To Takedown

In this head lock escape series, an attacker stands beside you and holds you in a headlock. BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how to defend against the choke, take the attacker to the ground and break the headlock.

Outside Single Leg To Front Trip

The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secure high in the armpit many finishes are possible with very little defense…

Osotogari

An important skill which gives you a great advantage in a fight is the ability to take your opponent down to the ground and land yourself in a good position on top. Osotogari is an outside leg sweep that allows you to throw your opponent to their back while maintaining…

Double Leg Basic Setup Elbow Pop

The double leg is a high percentage takedown. The double leg can be performed using many setups and finishes. It is very important to get deep penetration on your shot in order to counter your opponent’s defense and be in a good position to finish. Getting good penetration requires an…