Juji Gatame From Side Control
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 lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros…
Surprise Attack From Mount
The objective from the top position is to pass the opponent’s guard into the side control or mount position. You may also work for submissions from the top position. In this video, you will learn a surprise attack submission from the top mount position.
Arm Bar From Turtle Position
The arm bar is one of the most common submissions in MMA. There are a wide range of setups and positions from which you can attack for the arm bar. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches the arm bar from the turtle position.
Omoplata Sweep From Standing Position
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 Leandro Issa teaches a method…
Arm Drag From Z Guard
The Z guard is one of the many guard options to be used from the bottom position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Z 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…
Open Guard Sweep To Knee On Belly
Developing a variety of sweeps from the open guard position is a critical aspect of becoming a well-rounded BJJ practitioner. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates an open guard sweep transition to the knee on belly position.
Omoplata Transition To Mounted Triangle
Once you have secured a dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it is time to begin working for a submission. The mount position is one of the most dominant positions in BJJ. In this video, you will learn a very technical transition from the omoplata to the mounted triangle.
Attack From Z Guard
The Z guard is one of the many guard options to be used from the bottom position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Z 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…
Reverse Half Guard Pass Variation
The objective from the top position is to pass the opponent’s guard into the side control or mount position. Once the guard is passed you can begin to work for submissions to finish the fight. In this video, you will learn how to pass from the reverse half guard position.
Ezekiel Choke Attack From Back
The “ezekiel” choke is a very strong submission technique utilizing the sleeve of your own gi jacket. The mechanical advantage offered by the sleeve allows this choke to be applied with great pressure while using minimal strength. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches the ezekiel…
Double Underhooks Pass To Clock Choke
The clock choke is an especially powerful choking technique that uses strong leverage and efficiency to add great pressure to the submission. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a clock choke submission starting from the double underhooks guard pass.
Triangle Choke To Omoplata Transition
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 lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to…
Triangle Choke From De La Riva Guard
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 submissions that can be effectively utilized. In this video, you will…
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 reverse De La Riva drill.
5 Submissions From Half Guard
In this video, BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 submissions from half guard.
Omoplata Variation Hook The Leg
The omoplata is an excellent submission hold that can be secured from the bottom position. It is a shoulder lock submission. It is also highly effective as a sweep. In this video, you will learn a variation on the standard omoplata.
Transition From Single Leg To Back 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…
Arm Bar From Side Control Variation 2
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 an armbar attack from the side control…
Triangle Choke Variation From Guard
The triangle choke is one of the most devastating submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It can be secured using a wide range of setups. In this video, you will learn a triangle choke variation from the guard position.
Sweep From Deep Half Guard Variation
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…
Triangle Lock Escape To Back Control
The triangle lock is one of the most devastating positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In order to be successful in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is critical that you are able to defend against the triangle lock. In this video, you will learn an effective defense against the triangle lock.
Omoplata Escape
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 lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates an escape…
50/50 Guard Foot Lock
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…
Kimura Defense To Arm Bar Transition
In order to secure a submission against a high level opponent you will often need to chain together multiple attacks. Flawless transitions between submissions and positions are what define elite level BJJ practitioners. In this video, BJJ champion Almiro Barros teaches a Kimura defense to arm bar transition.