Full Guard To Back Control Transition
From the full guard position you can work for submissions and sweeps. You must also defend against the opponent’s guard passes. There are also techniques to take the opponent’s back. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a transition from full guard to back control.
Mount To Back Control Transition
From the top mount position there are a wide range of submissions that can be utilized. In situations when the opponent has strong defense, it can be smart to transition to the back control position. From back control there are a wide range of additional submissions that you can attack…
Transition From Half Guard To Back Control
From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to prevent the opponent’s pass while also working to sweep the opponent or regain the full guard. There are also techniques to transition from half guard to back control. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros teaches a transition from half…
Taking The Back From Turtle Position
The turtle position is a dominant position in grappling from which there are many options to attack. One of the most effective attacks from turtle position is to take the opponent’s back. In this video, BJJ Champion Almiro Barros teaches how to take the back from turtle position.
Closed Guard To Back Control Transition
From the closed guard position there are a wide range of submission attacks and sweeps. There are also techniques to transition to back control from the closed guard. In this video, Submission Grappling World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a closed guard to back control transition.
Side Control Escape From Double Leg
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a defensive escape against the double leg takedown.
Single Leg Counter Variation
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches defense against the single leg takedown.
Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Lift Finish
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts. In this video, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg takedown.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
Half Guard Pass Variation
A fundamental progression from the top position in BJJ is from guard to half guard to side control. If you are able to secure the half guard position on your opponent, there are a wide range of specific half guard passes that can be utilised dependent upon your opponent’s defense.…
Reverse Up Elbow
Elbow strikes are one of the most devastating weapons in the art of Muay Thai. The elbows are used from a wide range of positions and angles to damage an opponent. In addition to being used for opening cuts on an opponent’s face, when thrown with power an elbow strike…
5 Takedowns For BJJ
Takedowns are an often overlooked aspect of BJJ. By learning the basics of wrestling and mastering some fundamental BJJ takedowns you have the ability to control your opponent. You can decide if you want to attack from the top or the bottom. In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns…
Armlock From Side Control
Side control is a dominant position in BJJ. The objective from side control is to work for submission attacks and/or advance into the full mount position. Depending on how your opponent defends from bottom, there are a wide range of submission attacks that can be used. In this video, BJJ…
Foot Lock From Inverted Half Guard
In order to be effective from the top position, you must be able to attack for submissions from every position. The inverted half guard is a transition from the half guard. In this video, BJJ champion Marcos Ratinho teaches a foot lock from the inverted half 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.
Over And Under To Inside Trip
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…
5 Ways To Escape The Armbar
The armbar is one of the most popular and commonly used submission attacks in BJJ. If you are training in BJJ then it is inevitable that you will find yourself defending against an armbar. You must be able to not only attack offensively for the armbar, but also be able…
3 Ways To Escape The Triangle Lock
The triangle lock is one of the most popular and commonly used submission attacks. If you are training in submission grappling then it is inevitable that you will find yourself defending against a triangle lock. You must be able to not only attack offensively for triangle locks, but also be…
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…
Head Outside Single To Double Leg Finish
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…