5 Overhand Punch Combinations

If you’re up against a taller opponent or an aggressive opponent who constantly throws jabs, the overhand punch could be the best strike to have in your arsenal. It can generate a lot of power because your entire body will be behind the punch. In this video, Muay Thai World…

5 Leg Kick Combinations For Southpaws

The effectiveness of the low kick is simple: chop a tree at the base of its trunk, and the whole thing comes tumbling down. Taking away the strength of an opponent’s legs will greatly weaken his/her ability to fight altogether. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Aikpracha Meenayothin…

3 Armbar Escapes

BJJ World Championship Silver Medalist Almiro Barros from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to escape from an armbar.

4 Ways To Defend An Overhand Right

The overhand right is one of the most powerful punches. In this video, Orono Wor Petchpun from the EVOLVE Fight Team teaches  4 ways to avoid getting hit with this powerful punch.

5 Ways To Defend And Counter A Cross

The cross is one of the most powerful punches. You want to avoid getting hit flush with a cross at all costs. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team teaches 5 ways to defend and counterattack against this powerful blow.

Half Guard to Hook Sweep

The half guard is a useful transitional position used commonly to defend as well as attack. From the half guard position, the hook sweep enables the person on bottom to rotate their opponent onto their back and transition to a dominant across-side top position. BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates.

Lapel Choke From Side Control

The lapel choke is another gi submission that involves manipulating the jacket or gi to strangle and submit an opponent. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to apply a lapel choke when the opponent turns away in an attempt to avoid side control.

Pendulum Sweep

From the guard position, skillful movement of the hips can be used effectively to generate momentum and unbalance your opponent, allowing you to sweep. By sweeping your opponent to their back and improving your position you increase the number of attacks available to you and decrease the number of options…

Spider Guard Drill

Another style for controlling your opponent from the guard is known as spider guard. Not only is spider guard an effective method for setting up submissions and sweeps, but it also makes attack very difficult for your opponent. In this lesson BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a…

Spider Guard To Scissor Sweep

The spider guard allows great control of your opponent’s arms and opens up many opportunities to sweep. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how to sweep a kneeling opponent with the scissors sweep from spider guard and take the mount position.

Spider Guard To Spring Sweep

The spider guard not only provides excellent control of your opponent’s arms but also affords great freedom of movement in your hips. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how use hip movement in the spider guard to swing beneath a standing opponent and execute the…

Tomoenage To Mount Position

Commonly an attacker in top position will lean down and forward. Tomoenage is a technique from guard which utilizes this momentum to flip an opponent over their head and onto their back. BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches how to use tomoenage to sweep and take the mount position.

Tomoenage

Commonly an attacker in top position will lean down and forward. Tomoenage is a technique from guard which utilizes this momentum to flip an opponent over their head and onto their back. BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches a tomoenage drill to practice lifting the opponent into the air with…

Turtle Position Escape To Side Control

Learning to escape from potentially vulnerable positions gives a BJJ practitioner great confidence. One such position is when a person turtles up to avoid an attack. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to escape from turtle position and obtain side control.

Turtle Position Escape Variation

Learning to escape from potentially vulnerable positions gives a BJJ practitioner great confidence. One such position is when a person turtles up to avoid an attack. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to escape from turtle position and take the opponent’s back.

Defense Against Standing Side Headlock

An attacker stands beside you and holds you in a headlock. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to maintain proper posture to control your opponent, defend the headlock and throw the attacker to the ground.

Underhook Position To Bodylock

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 set up multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how…

Defense Against Bodylock

The bodylock is a constant battle for dominant position. Learning to adjust your lock and control the bodylock will improve your success in finishing a takedown. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to defend, adjust, and counter a tight bodylock position.

Defense Against Double Under Bodylock

The double underhook is a strong position to control and takedown your opponent. Learning to defend the double underhook position is vital for avoiding takedowns. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the defense to a double under body lock.

Pinch Headlock To Snap Down

The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…

Front Headlock To Spin Behind Head In Armpit

The front headlock is one of wrestling’s most important positions. Mastery of a good front headlock will create many options to score points and control an opponent. The position is often secured after thwarting an opponent’s takedown attempt. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims…

High Crotch Defense Trap The Arm

While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates a high crotch defense variation.

High Kick

The high kick has resulted in some spectacular knockouts in Muay Thai competitions. The high kick shares similar technique with the regular Muay Thai kick. As the target of the high kick is higher than the kick to the body, it may take a little longer to achieve the balance…

Combination 1.2

In this beginner level combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Muangfalek Kiatvichian and Attachai Fairtex will teach a striking sequence that includes punches and kicks. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You will…