Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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.

In order to be effective from the top position, you must be able to attack for submissions from every position.  The inverted half guard is a transition from the half guard.  In this video, BJJ champion Marcos Ratinho teaches a foot lock from the inverted half guard.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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 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 takedown.

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 half guard position using collar…

The kimura lock can be combined easily with other submissions, and can also be used as an effective method for controlling your opponent from various positions. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates a choke submission from kimura control.

Effective use of the spider guard allows great control of your opponent’s arms while maintaining mobility in your hips as you attack from open guard. While forcing your opponent to concentrate on escaping the control of your spider guard, you can search for sweep and submission opportunities. In this lesson,…

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…

In this video, BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 different ways to take an opponents back from the bottom half guard position.

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 from side control.

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…

Inverted half guard, or reverse half guard, is a top half guard position that creates alternative methods for pressurizing your opponent to help advance your position. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a pass from inverted half guard to establish side control.

Once you have your opponent inside the closed guard, the primary objective is to defend against guard passes and work for sweeps. There are also a wide range of highly effective submission attacks from the closed guard position. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches an arm bar…

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 an entry into a mounted triangle lock from the mount position.

There are many inventive ways to manipulate the BJJ uniform in order to control your opponent and create submission opportunities. In this video, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros demonstrates how to use the gi to control the opponent’s posture from guard to take the back.

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…

Side control is a dominant top position in BJJ. Once you have secured side control, you can begin to attack for a variety of submissions. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a baseball choke from side control.

The leg hook spin sweep, also known as a star sweep, is an effective method for sweeping a standing opponent. In this video, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a leg hook spin sweep variation that combines well with many other attacks, such as the omoplata and the…

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 the open “Leque” guard pass.