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.
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…
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…
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.
3 Butterfly Guard Leg Smash Passes
The butterfly guard is a commonly used defense in which the bottom guard player uses his feet as hooks on the inside of his opponents legs in an effort to disrupt his base and balance. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 butterfly…
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.
Arm Drag 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 sweep from the open guard.
Armbar From Turtle Position
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.
5 Ways To Escape The Armbar
The armbar is one of the most popular and commonly used submission attacks in BJJ. If you are training in BJJ then it is inevitable that you will find yourself defending against an armbar. You must be able to not only attack offensively for the armbar, but also be able…
Half Guard Sweep Reverse Half Guard Counter
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…
Taking The Back From Half Guard
From the top position in half guard, the most common attack is to pass the guard to obtain either side control or full mount. While this is effective, an advanced BJJ student also has the ability to vary their attack so as to remain unpredictable. In this video, BJJ World…
Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control
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.
Counter To Toreando 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…
Helicopter Armbar
Commonly when an attacker stands up inside your guard, they will lean down and forward. Tomoenage is a sweep we have covered in earlier lessons, and and this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches how to use the tomoenage to sweep to set up an attack with a helicopter…
Arm Triangle
The arm triangle is a versatile submission hold that works well both with and without the gi. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for applying an arm triangle submission from the mount position.
Half Guard To Deep Half Guard Transition
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the objective from the bottom position is to either secure a submission or use a sweep in order to reverse positions on the opponent. Depending on the position of the opponent there are a number of effective sweeps that can be used to reverse position and secure…
Lapel Choke From Side Control Variation
From the top position in side control, there are many ways to manipulate your opponent’s gi in order to control them and get a submission. In this video, BJJ World Champion Alex Silva demonstrates a lapel choke variation from side control.
Arm Bar To Omoplata Transition
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. There are also a number of submissions you can transition into from the…
Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control Variation
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.