Escape From Side Control – Leg Over
The elbow escape from bottom position can create many opportunities to gain the upper hand in a fight as grapplers scramble and transition from one position to the next. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches an escape from side control. The leg over position allows great control…
Defense Against The Shoulder Grab
An attacker stands facing you and grips your shoulder. In this lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros teaches how to counter this threatening gesture by applying a standing joint lock.
Saenghirun Lookbanyai: Jab, Low Kick, Left Hook
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Saenghirun Lookbanyai teaches one of his favorite techniques. Beginning with a range finding jab, Saenghirun sets up a low kick. The low kick is followed by a fake, which then sets up a left hook. This is a combination that wins World Championships,…
5 Leaping Hook Combinations
WBA Boxing World Champion Drian Francisco from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 Leaping Hook Combinations!
3 Turn And Elbow Combinations
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalit Jocky Gym from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Turn And Elbow Combinations!
Guard Pass Variation
When passing the guard it is important to control an opponent’s legs and hips to prevent them from regaining full guard. From a standing position in his opponent’s open guard, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a variation of the bull fight guard pass as a method for obtaining side…
Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke: Catch High Kick & Throw
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke teaches one of his favorite techniques. In this defensive technique, Dejdamrong demonstrates how he catches a potentially dangerous high kick and throws his opponent off-balance.
5 Sweeps From Deep Half Guard
BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 Sweeps From Deep Half Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
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…
Side Control To Mount Transition
From the side control position, you can begin to work for submissions or advance to the mount position. If you are able to secure the mount, there are a wide range of effective submissions you can attack for. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a side control to…
Chalee Sor Chaitamin: Right Cross, Parry, Left Up Elbow
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chalee Sor Chaitamin teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a right cross and transitions into a left up elbow. This technique makes excellent use of Muay Thai’s many weapons, and it is a great example of how to seamlessly combine…
3 Roundhouse And Push Kick Combinations
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Kaoklai Kaennorsing from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Roundhouse And Push Kick Combinations!
Guard Pass With Double Underhooks
Another important skill for passing guard is stacking your opponent to prevent them from attacking or defending. From a kneeling position, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a guard pass technique using double underhooks to stack and control the opponent while moving into side control.
Double Leg Sweep To Armbar
Using the guard to unbalance an opponent not only creates opportunities to sweep, but also helps set-up submission holds. A more seasoned fighter will often attempt to block your sweep by posting with an arm or leg, which may present the right opportunity for you to attack with a submission.…
Sit Up Drill
Speed drills are one of the most effective tools for taking your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game to the next level. They focus on high repetition drilling of fundamental movements, and they will greatly increase your reflexes, speed, and fluidity. In this video, you will learn a speed drill that focuses on…
3 Leg Catch And Counter Combinations
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Penek Sitnumnoi from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Leg Catch And Counter Combinations!
Scissor Sweep Variation
Using the guard to unbalance an opponent can create opportunities to sweep them onto their back. A more seasoned fighter may attempt to block your sweep by posting with an arm or leg. From the scissor sweep position in the open guard, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches a variation…
Armbar From Side Control
From the top position in side control, you have many clear advantages over your opponent. One such advantage is the ability to continually pressurize your opponent with a variety positional advances and submission techniques, in order to constantly keep your opponent on the defensive. In this video, BJJ World Champion…
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.
Triangle Choke From Guard
From the guard position there are a wide range of submissions that can be applied. The triangle choke is one of the most effective. The triangle choke is applied by encircling the opponent’s neck and arm with both legs in a form similar to the shape of a triangle. In…
How To Throw An Uppercut
In this video, multiple-time WBC Boxing World Champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to throw an uppercut.
Collar Choke From Close Guard
The collar choke involves manipulating the jacket or gi collar as a method for making an opponent submit. It will render a person unconscious if the choke is not released. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to apply the collar choke from the guard position.
Amassa Pao Choke
The amassa pao choke is a simple choke using the gi collar. This thrusting choke is one of the few submission holds that can be accomplished while positioned inside your opponent’s guard. In this lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros teaches the amassa pao choke.
Chalee Sor Chaitamin: Right Kick, Catch Kick, Right High Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chalee Sor Chaitamin teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a right kick. When his opponent counters with a kick of their own, Chalee catches the kick and transitions into a high kick. This is an excellent counterattack that can be…