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 teaches a great half guard sweep for MMA.
Mixed Martial Arts
Intermediate
3 Ways To Defend Against Strikes With A Takedown
ONE Superstar and BJJ World Champion Alex Silva from…
Arm Triangle Choke
From the top mount position, you can work to…
Standing Palm To Palm Choke
When your opponent makes a bad takedown attempt, it…
Attacking The Back From Turtle Position
The top turtle position is a dominant position in…
Clinch Defense Against The Cage
Cage work is a skill that is unique to…
Half Guard Transition To Back Control
From the bottom half guard position, the objective is…
Arm Triangle From Top Half Guard
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
3 Takedown Defenses For MMA
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Single Leg Defense Against The Cage
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Double Jab Setup To Takedown
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Ground And Pound From Full Guard
Once you have secured the top position, you can…
Arm Bar From Turtle Position
The arm bar is one of the most common…
Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Ground And Pound
Takedowns play a critical role in MMA. If your…
Head Outside Single To Double Leg Finish
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Head Outside Single To Chain Wrestling Finish
In order to be successful in modern day MMA,…
Over And Under To Inside Trip
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Crotch Rocket Mat Return
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Front Headlock
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Inside Trip
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Front Choke
MMA submissions are largely derived from BJJ and no-gi…
D'arce Choke From Side Control
The side control position is a dominant position in…
5 Striking Set Ups To A Takedown
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has…
5 Submissions From Back Control
Back control is a dominant position from which a…
Full Mount Transition To Back Control
In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you…
Guillotine Choke Variation From Turtle Position
In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you…
Side Control Transition To Back Control
In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you…
Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Lift Finish
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Single Leg Counter Variation
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Side Control Escape From Double Leg
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
Can Opener Guard Pass
Striking Combination
Up Kick From Open Guard
Ground And Pound To Arm Triangle Choke
Omoplata From Closed Guard
Side Control To Rear Naked Choke
Triangle Choke Defense
UFC Tyron Woodley Chain Wrestling Finish
In this video, UFC Superstar Tyron Woodley demonstrates details…
ONE FC Ben Askren Wrestling Throw
In this video, ONE FC World Champion and US…
Turtle Position To Crucifix Choke
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Turtle Position To Crucifix
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound Trapping The Arm
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Side Control Trap The Arm
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Side Control – Elbow On Chest
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Ground & Pound From Side Control
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Ground & Pound Against The Cage Elevating The Leg
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Ground & Pound Against The Cage Controlling One Leg
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Double Leg To Single Leg & Dump Finish
Takedowns are one of the most critical skill sets…
Crucifix Transition To Top Turtle Position
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Crucifix Transition To Back Control
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition
Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition – Dos Anjos…
Arm Bar Finish Technique
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Arm Triangle From Top Half Guard
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Attacking The Back From Turtle Position
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Clinch Defense Against The Cage
The cage is one of MMA’s very unique attributes.…
Closed Guard Defense To Omoplata & Triangle Lock Finish
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Guard Pass Setup To Elbow Strike
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
Half Guard Sweep
From the bottom position in MMA, the objective is…
Half Guard Transition To Back Control
From the top position in MMA, the objective is…
UFC Champion Rafael Dos Anjos' Cage Clinch Knee Strike
Sprawl Defense To Anaconda Choke
In MMA, it is critical to learn how to…
Shinya Aoki: Ogoshi
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki…
Shinya Aoki: Kouchigari
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki…
Shinya Aoki: Back Control Neck Crank
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki…
Shinya Aoki: Top Position Leg Lock
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki…
