Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a defensive escape against the double leg takedown.

Wrist locks are a joint lock submission that can be applied from a variety of positions.  Although they are not the highest percentage submission in BJJ, they are nonetheless effective when used correctly.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a wrist lock submission from side control.

Takedowns are a valuable tool for controlling the pace and momentum of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Control of the takedown game enables you to determine where the competition will take place and secure a dominant top control position. In this video, you will learn how to transition from the single…

The objective from the bottom position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to secure a submission or sweep the opponent off their base in order to secure top position. Depending upon how the opponent attacks, there are a large variety of sweeps that can be effectively utilized. In this video, you will…

Once you have your opponent inside the closed guard, the primary objective is to defend against guard passes and work for sweeps. There are also a wide range of highly effective submission attacks from the closed guard position. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches an arm bar…

Side control is a dominant top position in BJJ. Once you have secured side control, you can begin to attack for a variety of submissions. In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a baseball choke from side control.

The 50/50 guard is one of BJJ’s most complex positions. It is an equal position in which neither competitor has a distinct advantage. As a result, the 50/50 guard often results in a stalemate. In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a 50/50 guard pass.

The back control position is one of the most dangerous positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If an opponent secures the back control position, it is critical that you have strong defense to submission attacks. In this video, you will learn a stand up escape from the back control position.

The objective from the bottom position in BJJ is to defend against the opponent’s guard passes and reverse position using sweeps. Deep half guard is a variation on the traditional half guard that is very effective for setting up sweeps. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a sweep…

The objective from the bottom position in BJJ is to defend against the opponent’s guard passes and reverse position using sweeps. Deep half guard is a variation on the traditional half guard that is very effective for setting up sweeps. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a sweep…

BJJ drills are one of the most important tools in developing skills. By simple repetition of BJJ’s fundamental movements you create habits and movement patterns that will enhance your game. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches the reverse De La Riva drill.

BJJ drills are one of the most important tools in developing skills. By simple repetition of BJJ’s fundamental movements you create habits and movement patterns that will enhance your game. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches the double leg drag drill.

The De La Riva guard is one of BJJ’s many highly effective guard positions. From the De La Riva guard position, you can defend against your opponent’s guard passes and work for sweeps. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a sweep from the De La Riva guard.

Side control is a dominant top position in BJJ. Once you have secured side control, you can begin to attack for a variety of submissions. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a baseball choke from side control.

The X guard is one of BJJ’s highly effective guard positions. From the X guard position, you can defend against your opponent’s guard passes and work for sweeps. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches an X guard sweep to side control.

The crucifix is a dominant position from which you can attack for submissions. Depending upon how the opponent reacts, you can adapt your attack to secure a fight ending submission hold. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a transition from the crucifix to the reverse omoplata.

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are a wide range of chokeholds that can be used to secure a submission and finish a fight. Depending upon which position you are attacking from, there are specific chokes that can be applied. In this video, you will learn a collar choke from the top…

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are a wide range of chokeholds that can be used to secure a submission and finish a fight. Depending upon which position you are attacking from, there are specific chokes that can be applied. In this video, you will learn a collar choke from the top…

The leg drag guard pass is an effective technique for passing an opponent’s open guard. After passing the guard, it is critical that you secure a dominant position. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros demonstrates a leg drag guard pass to back control.

From the closed guard position, the primary objective is to pass the guard and advance to a more dominant position. Back control is one of the most dominant positions in BJJ. From back control there are a number of high percentage submission that can be secured. In this video, a…

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.

The leg drag guard pass is an effective technique for passing an opponent’s open guard. After passing the guard, it is critical that you secure a dominant position. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros demonstrates a variation on the leg drag guard pass to back control.

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are a wide range of choke holds that can be used to secure a submission and finish a fight. Depending upon which position you are attacking from, there are specific chokes that can be applied. In this video, you will learn a choke from the north…