Reverse Up Elbow
Elbow strikes are one of the most devastating weapons in the art of Muay Thai. The elbows are used from a wide range of positions and angles to damage an opponent. In addition to being used for opening cuts on an opponent’s face, when thrown with power an elbow strike…
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…
Arm Bar From Side Control
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…
Armlock From Side Control
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…
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.
Choke From Side Control
Side control is a dominant position in BJJ. Once you have secured side control, you can begin to attack for submissions or try to advance your position into full mount. In this video, BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato teaches a choke from side control.
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.
Front Choke
MMA submissions are largely derived from BJJ and no-gi grappling. The front choke is a variation on the standard guillotine. It is highly effective against an aggressive opponent that is working for takedowns. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Shinya Aoki teaches the front choke.
3 Ways To Defend The Berimbolo
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 the event that you encounter an opponent that uses the…
Body Lock To Step Around Throw 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…
Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Front Headlock
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…
Crotch Rocket Mat Return
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Body Lock – Knee Tap Finish
The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling hold that allows you to control your opponent and transition to takedowns. Depending upon how your opponent defends the body lock, there are a wide range of ways to finish a takedown once the body lock is secured. In this video,…
Body Lock To Regular Headlock
The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling hold that allows you to control your opponent and transition to takedowns. Depending upon how your opponent defends the body lock, there are a wide range of ways to finish a takedown once the body lock is secured. In this video,…
Arm Bar From Turtle Position
The arm bar is one of the most common submissions in MMA. There are a wide range of setups and positions from which you can attack for the arm bar. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches the arm bar from the turtle position.
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.
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…
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…