Closed Guard
The closed guard is perhaps the most basic guard, but it is also one of the most important. With your feet hooked behind an opponent’s back, the closed guard offers substantial control over an opponent’s movement, providing you with the opportunity to use a wide range of submission holds, while…
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Counter Kick With Knee To Thighs
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a kick, Yoddecha counters with a knee to the inner thigh. This is a very high level technique that requires perfect timing and accuracy.
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: High Push Kick Defense (Parry)
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Nicknamed “The Emperor” for his long reign as Lumpinee World Champion, Namsaknoi is one of the greatest fighters in history. In this technique he teaches a parry that can be used to defend against a…
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Elbow To Body To Counter Left Hook
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a left hook, Yoddecha counters with an elbow to the body. This is an excellent counterattack that can be used against elite level competition.
Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai: Jab, Left Up Elbow, Left Elbow, Right Elbow
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a left jab. Yodbuangarm then follows the left jab with a left up elbow, left elbow, and right elbow combination. This is an excellent striking combination that makes use of devastating…
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Catch Kick, Bodyshot, Right High Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a kick, Yoddecha counters by catching the kick. After catching the kick, Yoddecha counters with a bodyshot and right high kick. This is an excellent counterattack that can be used against…
Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai: Push Kick, Fake, Turn Left, Right Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a push kick. Yodbuangarm then follows the push kick up with a fake and right kick. This is an excellent striking combination that makes use of fakes and kicks.
Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai: Push Kick, Fake, Turn Left, Right Knee
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yodbuangarm Lookbanyai teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a push kick. Yodbuangarm then follows the push kick up with a fake and right knee. This is an excellent striking combination that makes use of fakes and knees.
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Catch Kick To Footsweep
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a kick, Yoddecha counters by catching the kick. After catching the kick, Yoddecha counters with a footsweep takedown. This is an excellent counterattack that can be used against elite level competition.
Arm Spin Finish From Knees
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin finish from the knees.
Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Push Kick Defense (Parry)
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent throws a push kick, Chaowalith defends with an unorthodox parry that creates an excellent opening for a counterattack. This is a beautiful technique that has been proven effective on the highest…
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Push Kick Defense (Leg Parry)
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Nicknamed “The Emperor” for his long reign as Lumpinee World Champion, Namsaknoi is one of the greatest fighters in history. In this technique he teaches a leg parry that can be used to defend against…
Arm Spin Arm Crank Finish
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin to arm crank finish.
Arm Spin Defense
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin defense.
Defense To Shoulder Grab
The shoulder grab is a hostile gesture that is commonly used by physical aggressors to intimate and threaten their targets. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a defense to the shoulder grab, which is used when the aggressor straightens out their arm in resistance to…
Arm Spin Throw Misdirection
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin throw misdirection.
Defense Against Double Lapel Grab
An aggressor stands in front of you and grabs both of your lapels at chest level. This dominating grip gives the aggressor significant control over your upper body, and is common in street self-defense situations. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches how to defend against the double…
Hip Escape Drill
Effectively managing the space between yourself and your opponent is a central theme in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a drill for creating space called the hip escape drill. Practicing this fundamental movement in repetition will train your body to react naturally…
Arm Spin Throw
The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin throw.
Jump Down Elbow
The elbow is a devastating close range weapon that can be used to knockout the opponent and finish the fight. Elbows also have a tendency to inflict deep cuts on the face of an opponent, which can cause blood to run into the eyes and affect the opponent’s vision. The…
Omoplata
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 lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches…
Clinch Drill
The clinch is a close range grappling position that can be used to control an opponent and set up elbow and knee strikes. In this video, you will learn an effective drill that develops and sharpens the knee strikes inside the clinch position.
Cross Knee Block
A cross knee block is a variation of the regular leg block technique. Some individuals may find it more suitable to their style and specific stance. Learning the cross knee block offers a fighter the ability to vary their counterattacks. By mixing up the defensive techniques a fighter creates more…
Defense Against Hands On Chest
A physical aggressor will often try to intimidate a target by placing a hand on that person’s chest, invading their personal space. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci demonstrates how to counter this hostile gesture by applying a wrist lock.