Guard Pass Dragging The Leg
The leg drag guard pass is an effective technique for passing an opponent’s open guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates a leg drag guard pass.
Guard Pass Controlling The Legs
When passing the guard it is important to control an opponent’s legs and hips to prevent them from regaining full guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for passing the half guard when an opponent blocks your initial attempt to establish side control.
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…
Arm Drag To Armbar
The arm drag is a useful setup for many standing and ground grappling techniques. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates how to use an arm drag to set-up an arm bar.
Arm Drag To Double Leg Sweep
The arm drag is a useful setup for many standing and ground grappling techniques. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to use an arm drag to set-up a double leg sweep.
Mounted Triangle Lock 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 video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates…
Sweep To Triangle Lock
The triangle choke is a versatile submission hold that can be applied from many positions. It also combines well with other submissions such as the omoplata and arm bar. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to apply a triangle choke in combination with the ankle grab…
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…
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.
Butterfly Guard Sweep Combination
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…
Collar Choke From Armbar
On the higher levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it becomes increasingly more difficult to secure a submission. In order to submit a higher level opponent often requires fluid transitions among a variety of submission attacks. In this video, you will learn a beautiful transition to a collar choke from the armbar.
Defense To Double Underhook Pass
Developing a strong guard is one of the key skills every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner must work towards. If an opponent is able to secure the top position, you must have a strong enough guard to prevent them from passing into side control or mount. In this video, you will learn…
Half Guard Transition To Back Control Swing The Arm
Once you have secured the half guard position on your opponent the next objective is to pass the guard and secure side control. The transition from half guard to side control can be one of the biggest and most difficult challenges a BJJ practitioner faces. In some situations you will…
Ankle Pick to Kouchi Gari Takedown
An often overlooked part of a well rounded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game are takedowns. Takedowns are a useful tool for controlling the standing position and determining where you want to take your opponent. In this video, you will learn a very technical ankle pick to Kouchi Gari takedown.
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.
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.
Passing The De La Riva Guard – Lapel Control
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 the De La Riva guard using…
Armbar From Top Deep Half Guard
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 top deep…
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…
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…
Hip Roll To Recover From Guard
Developing a strong guard is one of the key skills every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner must work towards. If an opponent is able to secure the top position, you must have a strong enough guard to prevent them from passing into side control or mount. In this video, you will learn…
Upside Guard Sweep
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 and what guard you are playing, there are a large variety of sweeps that can be effectively…
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.
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…