Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The butterfly guard is one of the many guard options to be used from the bottom position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The butterfly guard is very effective in preventing an opponent from passing into a dominant position. It can also be used offensively to set up sweeps and submissions. In this…

Flow rolling is a form of light, friendly sparring in BJJ that allows practitioners to practice movement and techniques in a less competitive setting than traditional sparring.  The objective in flow rolling is not to defeat your opponent, but rather to focus on the application of techniques and movement through…

The arm bar can be applied from multiple positions. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates an arm bar submission from the knee on belly position.

In this video, BJJ World Champion Jucimar Eller from the Evolve Fight Team demonstrates 4 wrist locks from the mount.

Ankle locks can be used from a variety of positions and are among the few submissions achievable from within your opponent’s guard. When held inside the guard of a skilled opponent, seizing the opportunity to attack with an ankle lock can sometimes be your best option. In this lesson, BJJ…

The butterfly guard is a versatile, more advanced open guard position that is most frequently used to off-balance and sweep an opponent. It is also used commonly in transition to other open guard and half guard positions, among others. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method…

The collar choke can be applied from multiple positions. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the full mount collar choke starting from the knee on belly position.

In this video, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Leandro Issa from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to do a hip bump sweep to triangle choke.

When controlling an opponent from a dominant position, opportunities for submissions often arise when the opponent tries to escape. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Takeo Tani demonstrates how to attack with a toe hold submission when the opponent attempts to escape from the north south position.

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…

In this video, BJJ World Champion Jucimar Eller from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to do a shoulder lock from side control.

The collar choke from side control is a great example of a submission hold attack from a dominant top position. From a well established side control you can attack with this collar choke, and even if the choke attempt fails, your risk of losing your dominant top position will be…

BJJ World Champion Rodrigo Marello from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to do a straight foot lock from the De La Riva guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

The “kimura” is a powerful bent arm lock that puts pressure on the elbow and shoulder joints of your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates how to apply this versatile submission hold from the north south position.

BJJ World Champion Rodrigo Marello from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to do 3 straight foot locks from the De La Riva guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

The “arm bar” is a straight arm lock that can be applied from multiple positions, and combines easily with many other techniques. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates how to apply the arm bar from the guard position when your opponent blocks your attempt at…

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Back Takes From Top Half Guard!

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 the guard position, your attacking options are generally either to apply a submission hold, or to sweep your opponent onto their back. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates how to apply the arm inside sweep while simultaneously setting up the arm inside arm bar.

How To Do An Armbar To Omoplata Submission Chain In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

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…

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,…

BJJ World Champion Bismarck Gomes from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Berimbolo Variations!

In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan from the Evolve Fight Team demonstrates how to do an omoplata from butterfly guard.