Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control Variation

The leg drag guard pass is an effective technique for passing an opponent’s open guard. After passing the guard, it is critical that you secure a dominant position. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros demonstrates a variation on the leg drag guard pass to back control.

De La Riva Escape To Back Control

The objective from the top position is to pass the opponent’s guard into a more dominant position. Once the guard is passed, you can begin to work for submissions to finish the fight. In this video, you will learn how to escape from the De La Riva guard and transition…

Triangle Lock Escape To Back Control

The triangle lock is one of the most devastating positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In order to be successful in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is critical that you are able to defend against the triangle lock. In this video, you will learn an effective defense against the triangle lock.

Taking The Back From Reverse Half Guard

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…

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…

Taking The Back From Guard

Transitioning from the guard position to back control is an example of continually seeking to improve your position. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a technique to take the back from guard.