There are several benefits to attacking sweeps from underneath your opponent. Firstly, when you’re directly under your opponent in positions like X Guard and Single Leg X it is much harder for them to put their weight down on you. Secondly, it can be much easier to lift them as you’re directly under their centre […]
The Overhead sweep is a great attack from the Reverse De La Riva. However, your opponent can countered the attack by stepping forward, when they do this, you can easily transition to the X Guard and continue to sweep. The video below covers the set up for the Reverse De La Riva and how to […]
One of the best ways to use the Torreando pass in No Gi Jiu Jitsu is as a set up to take the back. This is because the Torreando pass naturally encourages your opponent to turn away from you and expose their back. This video covers the basic set up for the Torreando plus three […]
The Deadlift Pass is a fantastic pass that completely neutralises your opponents guard. On top of that, it can come as a complete surprise to an unsuspecting opponent. The only problem with this pass is won’t get the pass points, it does however, leave you in a very strong attacking position. This video covers the […]
The leg drag can be combined with the X Guard either before you sweep your opponent or directly after. Either way you decide to use the leg drag, it is a powerful position that can lead directly to your opponents back. This video covers how to us the leg drag to directly after complete the […]
This weeks training plan focuses on the North South position, when to use it, how to control it, and some basic attacks from there. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Transitioning To North South4:09 – Grip Variations4:57 – North South Kimura6:37 – Paper Cutter Choke8:57 – Connecting North South To Passes9:59 – […]
This is a recording of the second Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. This session focussed on shoulder strength and mobility.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. This session focussed on internal hip rotation and general mobility. Difficulty: 2/3
In this video, Tom teaches the hippoplata defence against the over under pass and how to transition to the clock choke. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – – Hippoplata Roll 3:02 – Hippoplata Details 4:22 – Hippoplata To Turtle Crucifix 5:22 – Connecting To Clock Choke
In this video, Chelsea teaches the connection between guard pulling and the ankle pick. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Pulling De La Riva 1:02 – Correcting Posture 2:44 – Fake Step Guard Pull 4:10 – Fake Pull To Ankle Pick 6:38 – Fixing The Ankle Pick 7:59 -Failed Ankle Pick To Guard Pull
In this video, Tom outlines some essential concepts to defending the back before your opponent has full control. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom and Chelsea discuss how to use the turtle to create scrambles and avoid giving up position or points. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:00 – Warm up drills 01:03 – Using the turtle to create scrambles pt1 03:20 – Using the turtle to create Scrambles pt 2 06:12 – Student feedback 06:45 […]
In this video, Tom covers a series drills / games designed to improve the students inversions and guard retention. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:00 – Inversion guard retention/passing drill 01:18 – Recovery From Inversion 02:23 – Recovery From Knee Bar 04:39 – Inversion details 07:13 – Teaching Pedagogy 07:49 – Recovery From Stack 08:57 – […]
On of the issues of Deep Half is that you don’t have many frames to control your partner. A relatively simple way to upgrade the deep half is by upgrading it to the Waiter. The Waiter Position is a great sweeping and back attacking position as it creates a lot of instability for the person […]
Butterfly guard can be a challenging position to play in the Gi due to the grips and opponents ability to posture. However, it is also be a very effective sweeping position, particularly as a reactive transition during a scramble. In this video, Tom and Chels breaks a series of drills and techniques designed to develop […]
The K Guard has become very popular in recent years as it allows great attacking options while still giving you good control. In this video, Sam a simple entry to K Guard and how to connect the reverse X guard and back attacks. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:03 – Entering K-Guard from closed guard 01:42 […]
Controlling the distance is a critical part of using the Single Leg X guard. If you can’t do this effectively, your opponent will be able to close the space and crush you relatively easily. In this video, Tom covers a series games, drills, and concepts designed to improve distance control and off-balancing in the Single […]
One of the most common counters to the Single Leg X guard is the back step. While there are a number of ways to counter this pass, the back sweep is one of the simplest. This video covers the set up for Single Leg X from De La Riva, the Back Sweep, and the Waiter […]
The Kiss Of The Tiger is a fantastic position to tie up your opponent from and restrict their movement. The position can also allow you to continue your attack if an opponent pulls up out of your submission or while attempting to pass your guard. The video below shows three drills to improve your entry […]
One of the main attacks from the Arm Drag Closed Guard is the hip bump. The Hip Bump can be used as a sweep straight to mount, or as a way to off-balance your opponent to set up further attacks. This video covers the set up for the Arm Drag Closed Guard plus three attacks […]
The back sweep is one of the simplest sweeps from the Single Leg X Guard and can lead nicely into leg locks. This video covers a high percentage entry to the Single Leg X Guard and two ways to finish the back sweep, plus how to transition directly into passing or foot locks. Here is […]
The Whizzer Closed Guard is a strong attacking position. One of the nice things about the whizzer closed guard is there are limited ways your opponent can defend it. This makes simple to counter your opponents attempts. This video covers the two most common ways people try to free their arm from the whizzer position […]
This plan focuses on finishing the double leg takedown after your opponent has sprawled. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Warm Up Games 2:43 – Press Up Wrestling 3:58 – Double Leg Review 6:02 – Sprawled Out Double Leg 8:36 – Solo Drills Here is the training plan: Warm up (x10 per exercise) 10x […]
This is a recording of the second Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. This session focussed on shoulder strength and mobility.
This is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. This session focussed on hamstring and hip flexibility. Difficulty: 2/3
In this video, Tom teaches the hippoplata defence against the over under pass and how to transition to the clock choke. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Forcing Turtle 1:30 – Clock Choke 5:05 – Crucifix From Turtle 9:15 – Finishing Reverse Triangle From Crucifix
In this video, Tom discusses using the ankle pick and collar drag from seated guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Seated Guard Movement Drill 1:31 – Seated Guard Corrections 3:17 – Collar Drag 4:45 – Collar Drag Timing Drill 5:46 – Collar Drag To Ankle Pick 7:41 – Ankle Pick Corrections 8:40 – Ankle […]
In this video, Tom covers some essential back control drills and details. Plus you’ll get to see some of the students and instructors sparring during the class. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
