Sweep From Open Guard To Side Control

From the open guard positon there are a number of sweeps and attacks that can be utlized from bottom. By using a sweep, you can secure a dominant position on the opponent. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros teaches a sweep from the open guard position.

Taking The Back From Side Control

Back control is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By repeatedly drilling transitions to back control from various positions, you will increase your ability to seize brief moments of opportunity in sparring or in a fight to take your opponent’s back. In this video, BJJ World Champion…

Flow Drill: Omoplata, Side Control, Mount

Learning to skillfully counter your opponent’s movement is a critical aspect of BJJ. Applying counters effectively with proper timing will improve your efficiency, enable you to survive dangerous submission attacks and escape disadvantageous positions. Understanding the counter to a technique will also strength your own ability to apply that technique,…

Arm Bar From Side Control Variation

From the top position in side control, there are many submission holds you can use to finish an opponent. As you gain experience, you will begin to recognize more submission opportunities as they arise based on the movements of your opponent. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates…

Side Control Escape To Take the Back

From bottom position in side control, you must focus on defending submissions and also work towards improving your position. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for escaping side control to take your opponent’s back.

From Side Control To Mount Hip Switching Method

Advancing from one position to a better position is a central theme in BJJ. However, these transitions are also opportunities for your opponent to escape your control. Maintaining control of the opponent while improving your position requires carefully applied technique. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates the…

From Side Control To Mount Knee Slide Method

Advancing from one position to a better position is a central theme in BJJ, however these transitions are also opportunities for your opponent to escape your control. Maintaining control of the opponent while improving your position requires carefully applied technique. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates the…

Lapel Choke From Side Control

From the top position in side control, there are a wide array of submission holds you can use to finish an opponent. As you gain experience, you will begin to see more submission opportunities as they arise based on the movements of your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion…

Pressing Arm Lock From Side Control

Another method for attacking the elbow joint is to immobilize the wrist and press down on the elbow with both hands. This straight arm lock can be applied from various positions, and it works best when the opponent’s arm is in a vulnerable position across your shoulder. In this lesson,…