3 Ways To Defend Against Strikes With A Takedown
ONE Superstar and BJJ World Champion Alex Silva from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to defend against strikes with a takedown.
Closed Guard Defense To Omoplata & Triangle Lock Finish
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s guard, you can use punches and elbow strikes to cause significant damage. However, you must also be aware of your opponent’s submission opportunities and how to properly defend…
Guard Pass Setup To Elbow Strike
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s guard, you can use punches and elbow strikes to cause significant damage. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos teaches a guard pass setup to a…
Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches ground and pound from the turtle position.
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…
Shinya Aoki: Kouchigari
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Kouchigari takedown.
Half Guard Sweep
From the bottom position in MMA, the objective is to sweep the opponent, secure a submission, or stand back up. From the half guard position, a fighter will often try to sweep their opponent off their base to secure top position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos…
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…
Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound Trapping The Arm
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches ground and pound from the turtle position.
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…
Shinya Aoki: Ogoshi
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Ogoshi takedown.
Half Guard Transition To Back Control
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s half guard, you can work for submissions, ground and pound, or try to advance to a more dominant position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos…
Turtle Position To Crucifix
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches how to secure the crucifix from the turtle…
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.
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.
Crucifix Transition To Back Control
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, ONE FC superstar Bruno Pucci teaches a crucifix transition to back control.
Turtle Position To Crucifix Choke
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, Heath Sims teaches a crucifix choke from the turtle position.
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…
Crucifix Transition To Top Turtle Position
From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches a crucifix transition to the top turtle position.
UFC Tyron Woodley Chain Wrestling Finish
In this video, UFC Superstar Tyron Woodley demonstrates details of a wrestling takedown combination.