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The half guard is a useful transitional position from the bottom used commonly to defend as well as attack. From this position it is possible to apply a complex variety of sweeps as well as apply submission holds. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a half guard…

The arm triangle is a versatile submission hold that works well both with and without the gi. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for applying an arm triangle submission from the north south position.

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 an entry into the triangle choke from side control. 

From bottom position in side control, you must focus on defending submissions and also work towards improving your position. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for escaping side control to take your opponent’s back.

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 video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a method…

The X Guard is a form of guard where your entire body is positioned between your opponent’s legs. The X Guard allows you to efficiently trap and control the legs of your opponent to destabilize and sweep them. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to transition…

As you and your training partners improve in BJJ, it will become increasingly necessary to apply sweeps, transitions and submissions in a combination sequence in order to control and submit your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a transition from the mount position to back control.

When attacking the neck with the collar choke from the full mount position, the person on bottom is forced to either defend the choke or be submitted. The effect caused by the choke can create the opportunity for an arm bar attack. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa…

The arm triangle is a versatile submission hold that works well both with and without the gi. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a method for applying an arm triangle submission from the mount position.

The collar choke can be applied from multiple positions. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the full mount collar choke starting from the knee on belly position.

The arm bar can be applied from multiple positions. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates an arm bar submission from the knee on belly position.

The collar choke can be applied from multiple positions. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the north south collar choke starting from the knee on belly position.

The collar choke can be applied from multiple positions. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the collar choke from the knee on belly position.

As you and your partner improve in BJJ, you will find it increasingly necessary to attack using combination techniques in order to get the submission. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a transition from mount to the side mount choke.

The turtle is a position that occurs typically when an untrained fighter tries to disengage themselves from a fight in a passive manner, or when someone is under extreme pressure in a fight. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates the key points of controlling an opponent in…

Controlling the back is one of the most advantageous positions you can obtain in a fight. With back control, a smaller opponent can attack and defeat a larger opponent from a position where the opponent has very few attacking options. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro demonstrates the basics…

In this head lock escape series, an attacker pins you to the ground and holds you in a headlock. BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to escape this dangerous position, break the head lock and subjugate the attacker with a police lock.

The “arm bar” is a straight arm lock that utilizes power in the hips and back muscles to apply pressure to the elbow joint of your opponent. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to apply this versatile submission hold from the guard position.

In this head lock escape series, an attacker pins you to the ground and holds you in a headlock. BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to escape this dangerous position, break the head lock and finish the fight with an arm bar.

In this head lock escape series, an attacker pins you to the ground and holds you in a headlock. BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to escape, control the attacker’s back to take an advantageous position and finish the fight with a rear naked choke.

Another important skill for passing guard is stacking your opponent to prevent them from attacking or defending. From a kneeling position, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a guard pass technique using double underhooks to stack and control the opponent while moving into side control.

When passing the guard it is important to control an opponent’s legs and hips to prevent them from regaining full guard. From a standing position in his opponent’s open guard, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a variation of the bull fight guard pass as a method for obtaining side…

The elbow escape from bottom position can create many opportunities to gain the upper hand in a fight as grapplers scramble and transition from one position to the next. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches an escape from side control. The leg over position allows great control…

In this lesson, an attacker stands behind you and grips you in a bear hug. BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches how to quickly escape this dangerous position and throw your attacker to the ground.