5 Takedowns For BJJ

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…

Foot Lock From Inverted Half Guard

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.

3 Takedown Defenses For MMA

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Solid defense against wrestling takedowns is a critical skill for every fighter.  In this video, ONE superstar Mark Striegl teaches 3 of his favourite takedown defenses.

3 Ways To Escape The Triangle Lock

The triangle lock is one of the most popular and commonly used submission attacks.  If you are training in submission grappling then it is inevitable that you will find yourself defending against a triangle lock.  You must be able to not only attack offensively for triangle locks, but also be…

5 Submissions From Back Control

Back control is a dominant position from which a fight can be quickly finished.  If you are able to secure the back control position in MMA, it is critical that you attack for a fight ending submission.  In this video, ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki teaches 5 of his…

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…

Over And Under To Inside Trip

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Single Leg Defense Against The Cage

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Solid defense against wrestling takedowns is a critical skill for every fighter.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches single leg takedown defense against…

Double Jab Setup To Takedown

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Mastery of a few basic wrestling takedowns will go a long way in MMA.  In this video, UFC top contender Tyron Woodley teaches one of his favourite setups…

Ground And Pound From Full Guard

Once you have secured the top position, you can begin working your ground and pound.  In MMA, you can do a lot of damage inside an opponent’s guard by utilising ground and pound techniques.  In this video, UFC top contender Tyron Woodley teaches ground and pound techniques from full guard.

Head Outside Single To Chain Wrestling Finish

In order to be successful in modern day MMA, the ability to wrestle both offensively and defensively is an absolute necessity.  The development of a strong wrestling base will pay great dividends in MMA.  A good wrestler will be able to link together multiple techniques to finish a takedown.  In…

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Ground And Pound

Takedowns play a critical role in MMA.  If your opponent holds the advantage in striking then you will need to utilise takedowns to neutralise his/her strengths.  There are also a lot of opportunities to transition from takedowns into submissions and ground and pound.  In this video, ONE Championship superstar Jake…

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Lift Finish

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, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg takedown.

Single Leg Counter Variation

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 defense against the single leg takedown.

Side Control Escape From Double Leg

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.

Head Outside Single To Double Leg Finish

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Catch & Pull, Jump Knee

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok is a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion as well as an MMA World Champion.  With over 300 professional fights, Dejdamrong is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the discipline of striking.  In this video, Dejdamrong teaches one of his favourite techniques.

Closed Guard To Back Control Transition

From the closed guard position there are a wide range of submission attacks and sweeps. There are also techniques to transition to back control from the closed guard. In this video, Submission Grappling World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a closed guard to back control transition.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Bodyshot, Left Hook, Right Cross, Catch & Footsweep

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok is a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion as well as an MMA World Champion.  With over 300 professional fights, Dejdamrong is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the discipline of striking.  In this video, Dejdamrong teaches one of his favourite techniques.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Left Sweep, Left High Kick, Right Cross

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok is a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion as well as an MMA World Champion.  With over 300 professional fights, Dejdamrong is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the discipline of striking.  In this video, Dejdamrong teaches one of his favourite techniques.

Taking The Back From Turtle Position

The turtle position is a dominant position in grappling from which there are many options to attack. One of the most effective attacks from turtle position is to take the opponent’s back. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros teaches how to take the back from turtle position.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Fake Knee, Step Forward, Left Knee, Left Elbow

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok is a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion as well as an MMA World Champion.  With over 300 professional fights, Dejdamrong is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the discipline of striking.  In this video, Dejdamrong teaches one of his favourite techniques.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Opponent Catches Kick, Elbow, Turn & Knee

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok is a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion as well as an MMA World Champion.  With over 300 professional fights, Dejdamrong is a true wealth of knowledge and experience in the discipline of striking.  In this video, Dejdamrong teaches one of his favourite techniques.

Transition From Half Guard To Back Control

From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to prevent the opponent’s pass while also working to sweep the opponent or regain the full guard. There are also techniques to transition from half guard to back control. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros teaches a transition from half…