50/50 Guard Sweep
The 50/50 guard is a complex position that is very specific to sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it occurs when both competitors choose to play from the guard at the same time. This somewhat controversial position strays from traditional BJJ teachings in that it has few, if any, realistic applications for…
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…
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…
Flying Arm Bar
The arm bar is one of the most prolific submissions in BJJ. There are countless variations and setups of the arm bar that can be applied depending upon the position you find yourself in. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teach the flying arm bar.
50/50 Guard
The 50/50 guard is a complex position that is very specific to sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it occurs when both competitors choose to play from the guard at the same time. This somewhat controversial position strays from traditional BJJ teachings in that it has few, if any, realistic applications for…
5 Sweeps From Worm Guard
The worm guard is one of modern Jiu-Jitsu’s most popular positions. It involves utilizing an opponents lapel and wrapping it around your own shin. In this video, BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 sweeps from from worm guard.
Reverse De La Riva Transition To Back Control
The De La Riva guard is a form of open guard that is predominantly used in the gi to sweep a standing opponent. The “Reverse De La Riva” is similar, but the hook on the leg is positioned in the opposite direction. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion…
3 Deep Half Guard Attacks
The deep half guard position is known for it’s versatility, it allows the deep half guard player a wide range of sweeps and submission opportunities from the bottom. In this video, 2x BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 attacks from the deep half…
Top Half Guard Position to Back Control
From the top position in half guard, the most common, or orthodox, attack is to pass the guard to obtain side control or full mount. However, an advanced BJJ student has the ability to mix the orthodox with the unorthodox in order to catch their opponent by surprise. In this…
Single Leg Defense To Omoplata
Takedown defense is an important skill for every BJJ practitioner to master. Unless you want to always fight off of your back, you need to be able to defend against an opponent’s takedown attempts. Takedown defense can also include smooth transitions into submission attacks. In this video, BJJ champion Marcos…
Omoplata Sweep To Triangle Lock Armbar
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 video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates an omoplata…
Knee Bar From Inverted Half Guard
In order to be effective from the top position, you must be able to attack for submissions from every position. The inverted half guard is a transition from the half guard. In this video, BJJ champion Marcos Ratinho teaches a knee bar from the inverted half guard.
3 Reverse De La Riva Pass Variations
In this video, 2x BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato from the EVOLVE fight Team demonstrates 3 reverse De La Riva pass variations.
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…
5 Triangle Lock Variations
The triangle lock is one of the most effective submissions in BJJ. It is a very versatile submission that can be applied from a wide range of positions. In this video, BJJ champion Almiro Barros teaches five of his favourite variations on the triangle lock.
Counter Choke From Kimura
On the higher levels of BJJ, in order to secure a submission often requires a number of transitions. It is hard to finish an opponent with strong defense on your first attack. You have to be able to quickly move to a second, third, or even fourth attack. In this…
Takedown To Heel Hook
Once you have obtained control of your opponent’s back in a standing position, making a direct attack on their leg can catch your opponent by surprise. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides demonstrates an entry into a heel hook submission from a standing position.
Flying Arm Bar
The armbar is one of the quintessential submission holds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is able to attack for the armbar from a wide range of positions using a diverse range of setups. In this video, you will learn a spectacular flying armbar attack.
Calf Lock From De La Riva Guard
Leg locks are some of the most advanced submission attacks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Generally, they are secured from the bottom position. In this video, you will learn a calf lock submission from the De La Riva guard.
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.
Single Leg Takedown Defense – Take The Back
Takedown defense is an important skill for every BJJ practitioner to master. Unless you want to always fight off of your back, you need to be able to defend against an opponent’s takedown attempts. Takedown defense can also include smooth transitions into submission attacks. In this video, BJJ champion Marcos…
Calf Lock From Spider Guard
Leg locks are some of the most advanced submission attacks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Generally, they are secured from the bottom position. In this video, you will learn a calf lock submission from the spider guard.
Counter Knee Bar Against De La Riva Guard
Standing over your opponent in the open guard position, you have a number of options available to you. You can work to pass the guard into the side control position or look for leg lock submission attacks. In this video, BJJ champion Marcos Ratinho teaches a knee bar to counter…
Choke Combination From Omoplata
On the higher levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it becomes increasingly more difficult to secure a submission. In order to submit a higher level opponent often requires fluid transitions among a variety of submission attacks. In this video, you will learn a choke combination that is set up from the omoplata…