Level 2: Combination 21

In this level 2 combination, Boxing World Champion Saenghirun Lookbanyai teaches an intermediate boxing combination. The ability to link together punching combinations and then evade the opponent’s counterattack is a key skill for every boxer to develop. The combination covered in this video is a right body shot, slip left,…

Arm Triangle Choke

From the top mount position, you can work to finish a fight via TKO or submission.  Depending upon how your opponent defends on bottom, you can transition among a wide range of attacks.  In this video, ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki teaches the arm triangle choke.

Clinch Defense Against The Cage

Cage work is a skill that is unique to the sport of MMA.  When your back is against the cage you must be able to defend against takedowns and dirty boxing.  You must also learn to be offensive against the cage.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos…

Collar Choke From Top Half Guard Variation

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are a wide range of chokeholds that can be used to secure a submission and finish a fight. Depending upon which position you are attacking from, there are specific chokes that can be applied. In this video, you will learn a collar choke from the top…

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…

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…

Baseball Choke From Side Control Variation

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 World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a baseball choke from side control.

Double Underhook To Shrug Duck Under

The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…

Body Lock To Regular Headlock

The headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As one of the most common throws in wrestling, the headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…

Level 2: Combination 22

In this level 2 combination, Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong teaches an intermediate boxing combination. The ability to link together punching combinations and then evade the opponent’s counterattack is a key skill for every boxer to develop. The combination covered in this video is a jab, right cross, left hook,…

Crucifix From Clock Choke

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are a wide range of choke holds that can be used to secure a submission and finish a fight. The clock choke is an excellent submission that uses the gi to choke the opponent. In this video, you will learn how to transition from the clock…

Half Guard Transition To Back Control

From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to work for a sweep and escape from underneath your opponent.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion teaches a transition from bottom half guard to back control.

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…

Transition From Crucifix To Reverse Omoplata

The crucifix is a dominant position from which you can attack for submissions. Depending upon how the opponent reacts, you can adapt your attack to secure a fight ending submission hold. In this video, BJJ Champion Gamal Hassan teaches a transition from the crucifix to the reverse omoplata.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok: Fake & Turn, Left Low Kick, 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.

Shoulder Lock From Guard

A critical skill when using the guard is the ability to control your opponent’s posture. Generally, by “breaking” your opponent’s posture you weaken their position and cause them to focus on defending rather than attacking. This helps create more opportunities for you to sweep and apply submissions. One method for…

Figure 4 Defense

The figure 4 defense is one of the most effective guards in Muay Thai.  When utilised correctly, it allows you to defend against an opponent’s attack and quickly transition into a counterattack.  In this video, multiple time Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches the figure 4 defense.

Pinch Headlock: Duck Under To Headlock

The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…

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…

Level 2: Combination 23

In this level 2 combination, Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong teaches an intermediate boxing combination. The ability to link together punching combinations and evade the opponent’s counterattack is a key skill for every boxer to develop. The combination covered in this video is a right cross, slip right, right uppercut,…

Juji Gatame 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 lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros…

5 Takedown Counters

BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 ways to defend and counter a takedown.

3 Ways To Escape The Muay Thai Clinch

Learning how to escape the clinch is one of the most essential tools a Muay Thai fighter could ever have. Getting stuck in an opponents clinch will leave you susceptible to vicious knee and elbow strikes. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Petchboonchu FA Group from the EVOLVE…

Reverse Half Guard Pass Variation

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 from the reverse half guard position.