Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Side control is a dominant position in BJJ.  The objective from side control is to work for submission attacks and/or advance into the full mount position.  Depending on how your opponent defends from bottom, there are a wide range of submission attacks that can be used.  In this video, BJJ…

The open guard is an excellent position from which you can work for sweeps and leg lock submissions.  As your opponent works to pass your guard from the standing position, the legs are often left vulnerable to attacks.  In this video, BJJ champion Gamal Hassan teaches a leg lock submission…

Takedowns are an often overlooked aspect of BJJ.  By learning the basics of wrestling and mastering some fundamental BJJ takedowns you have the ability to control your opponent.  You can decide if you want to attack from the top or the bottom.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns…

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…

A fundamental progression from the top position in BJJ is from guard to half guard to side control.  If you are able to secure the half guard position on your opponent, there are a wide range of specific half guard passes that can be utilised dependent upon your opponent’s defense.…

The Kimura is one of the most effective armlock submissions in BJJ.  You can attack for the Kimura from the standing position, top position, and bottom position.  Mastery of the Kimura will elevate your BJJ submission game to the next level.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches…

There are a wide range of guard positions that can be used from the bottom position in BJJ.  Each have their unique advantages and disadvantages.  Depending upon how your opponent attacks from the top, specific guards may be best suited to defend.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa…

The butterfly sweep is a highly effective sweep that will often enable you to transition directly into the full mount position.  As with all sweeps, there are a number of variations on the butterfly sweep that you can use depending upon how your opponent is defending.  In this video, BJJ…

From the standing open guard position there are a wide range of passes that you can use to secure a dominant position.  Depending upon how your opponent defends, you must be able to transition among a variety of passes.  In this video, BJJ champion Almiro Barros teaches a leg drag…

From the turtle position you can work for submissions or transition to back control.  Depending upon how your opponent defends there are a wide range of submissions that you can attack for.  In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches an armbar from the turtle position.

If you are able to secure back control, you must attack relentlessly for submissions.  There are a number of high percentage submissions that you can finish your opponent with from the back control position.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a collar choke from back control.

Side control is one of the dominant positions in BJJ.  Once you have secured side control, you can begin to look for submissions or work to advance your position further into full mount.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a side control to mount transition.

When standing over your opponent in the open guard position, the first objective is to pass the guard into side control.  If you are successful in securing side control, you can begin to look for submissions.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a leg drag to Ezekiel…

The clock choke is secured from the top turtle position in BJJ.  It is a highly effective choke that utilises the opponent’s collar and lapel in conjunction.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches the clock choke.

The berimbolo is one of the most talked about guards in BJJ today.  There are those who love it and those who hate it.  When utilised correctly it can be highly effective and ultimately lead to some dominant positions.  In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how…

The development of a strong guard is a skill that will serve you well in BJJ.  The guard is a defensive position that is played from the bottom.  With a strong guard, you can completely shut down an opponent’s offensive attacks.  It will give you the confidence to play the…

From the bottom position in BJJ, the objective is to attack for submissions or sweep your opponent off their base.  Depending upon how your opponent attacks from the top, there are a wide range of sweeps that can be used effectively.  In this video, BJJ champions Marcos Ratinho and Thiago…

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…

In order to truly master a technique requires time and repetition.  No one becomes a master the first time they are taught a new technique.  Only through hours and hours of focused practice and drilling can one truly master a technique.  The fastest way to mastery is through drilling the…

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.

From the side control position, you can begin to work for submissions or advance to the mount position. If you are able to secure the mount, there are a wide range of effective submissions you can attack for. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a side control to…

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.

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 World Champion Leandro Issa teaches the skip over leg drill.

From the top position in BJJ, the objective is to pass the opponent’s guard into a more dominant position. Depending on which type of guard defense the opponent uses, there are a wide range of guard passing techniques that can be employed. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa…