Butterfly Sweep With Both Hooks In Variation

The butterfly sweep is a highly effective sweep that will often enable you to transition directly into the full mount position.  As with all sweeps, there are a number of variations on the butterfly sweep that you can use depending upon how your opponent is defending.  In this video, BJJ…

Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control

From the standing open guard position there are a wide range of passes that you can use to secure a dominant position.  Depending upon how your opponent defends, you must be able to transition among a variety of passes.  In this video, BJJ champion Almiro Barros teaches a leg drag…

Armbar From Turtle Position

From the turtle position you can work for submissions or transition to back control.  Depending upon how your opponent defends there are a wide range of submissions that you can attack for.  In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches an armbar from the turtle position.

Collar Choke From Back Control

If you are able to secure back control, you must attack relentlessly for submissions.  There are a number of high percentage submissions that you can finish your opponent with from the back control position.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a collar choke from back control.

Side Control To Mount Transition

Side control is one of the dominant positions in BJJ.  Once you have secured side control, you can begin to look for submissions or work to advance your position further into full mount.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a side control to mount transition.

Ezekiel Choke From Leg Drag

When standing over your opponent in the open guard position, the first objective is to pass the guard into side control.  If you are successful in securing side control, you can begin to look for submissions.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a leg drag to Ezekiel…

Clock Choke

The clock choke is secured from the top turtle position in BJJ.  It is a highly effective choke that utilises the opponent’s collar and lapel in conjunction.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches the clock choke.

D’arce Choke From Side Control

The side control position is a dominant position in MMA.  Once you have secured side control, it is time to begin landing strikes and hunting for submissions.  In this video, ONE Championship superstar and BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a D’arce choke from side control.

Berimbolo For The Back

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 this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches how…

Combination 1.1

In this beginner level combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Orono Wor Petchpun and Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn will teach a striking sequence that includes punches and kicks. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You…

3 Takedowns For MMA

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA.  A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive.  By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…

5 Takedown Finishes From Opponent’s Sprawl

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA.  A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive.  By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…

5 Muay Thai Clinch Techniques

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai.  Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps.  In order to master the clinch, you must start by learning the various clinch positions from which you…

5 Muay Thai Clinch Elbow Combinations

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai.  Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps.  In order to master the clinch, you must be able to land strikes from a variety of angles and…

5 Muay Thai Fake Combinations

As you reach the higher levels of competition, using set ups and fakes to land your strikes will become increasingly necessary.  Fakes, also known as feints, are used to mask the intended attack.  A good fake will draw a reaction from the opponent, leaving him/her open for another attack.  In…

5 Striking Set Ups To A Takedown

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA.  A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive.  By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…

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…

6 Basic Muay Thai Clinch Positions

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai.  Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps.  In order to master the clinch, you must start by learning the basic clinch positions from which you…

5 Ways To Counter An Aggressive Fighter

On the elite levels of fighting, it is very useful to understand fight strategy.  While you do not want to allow your opponent to dictate the fight, it is important to learn the counterattacks that are best suited for each type of fighting style.  In this video, Muay Thai World…

7 Drills To Improve Guard

The development of a strong guard is a skill that will serve you well in BJJ.  The guard is a defensive position that is played from the bottom.  With a strong guard, you can completely shut down an opponent’s offensive attacks.  It will give you the confidence to play the…

8 Essential BJJ Sweeps

From the bottom position in BJJ, the objective is to attack for submissions or sweep your opponent off their base.  Depending upon how your opponent attacks from the top, there are a wide range of sweeps that can be used effectively.  In this video, BJJ champions Marcos Ratinho and Thiago…

BJJ Flow Roll

Flow rolling is a form of light, friendly sparring in BJJ that allows practitioners to practice movement and techniques in a less competitive setting than traditional sparring.  The objective in flow rolling is not to defeat your opponent, but rather to focus on the application of techniques and movement through…

BJJ Drill Series

In order to truly master a technique requires time and repetition.  No one becomes a master the first time they are taught a new technique.  Only through hours and hours of focused practice and drilling can one truly master a technique.  The fastest way to mastery is through drilling the…

Full Mount 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 the full mount, there are a wide range of attacks…