Level 2: Combination 19
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 alternating uppercuts x4, duck left, and…
Closed Guard Transition To Back Control
From the closed guard position, the primary objective is to pass the guard and advance to a more dominant position. Back control is one of the most dominant positions in BJJ. From back control there are a number of high percentage submission that can be secured. In this video, a…
5 Push Kick Parry & Counter Combinations
The push kick is a widely utilized attack in Muay Thai. It is possible to time this strike with a parry and redirect your opponents momentum. Parrying a push kick will off balance the attacker, which then leaves them open to a variety of counterattacks. In this video, multiple-time Muay…
Omoplata Transition To Mounted Triangle
Once you have secured a dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it is time to begin working for a submission. The mount position is one of the most dominant positions in BJJ. In this video, you will learn a very technical transition from the omoplata to the mounted triangle.
Hip Roll To Recover From Guard
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…
Attacking The Back From Turtle Position
The top turtle position is a dominant position in MMA. Once you have secured the turtle position, you can land powerful strikes and attack for submissions. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches a back attack from the turtle position.
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…
Arm Spin Defense
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin defense.
Arm Drag To Double Leg 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 double leg sweep.
Level 2: Combination 20
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 jab, cross, right block, duck…
Half Spider Guard Sweep
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…
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.
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.
50/50 Guard Pass
The 50/50 guard is one of BJJ’s most complex positions. It is an equal position in which neither competitor has a distinct advantage. As a result, the 50/50 guard often results in a stalemate. In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a 50/50 guard pass.
Side Control Transition To Back Control
In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you must be able to transition fluidly among striking, wrestling, and submission attacks. On the ground, the objective is to secure a dominant position to land strikes and attack for submissions. From side control, there are a wide range of attacks available…
Upside Guard Sweep
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…
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…
Arm Spin Finish From Knees
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin finish from the knees.
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…
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.
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…