If you’re fighting a skilled half guard player, they will more than likely continually try to get the underhook. Thankfully, the Kimura Trap offers you a way to defeat the underhook, pass half guard, and continue attacking. This video covers two ways to finish the Kimura Trap and how to set it up from the […]
Pretty much anytime you can see the back, you can attack the back. All you have to do is figure out how to get there. In this video, you’ll learn three ways to attack the back from the Double Under position and how to set it up when your opponent tries to pull guard. Here […]
The Whizzer Guard is a fantastic way to tie up your opponent and start to attack. This video covers the basic set up for the Whizzer Guard and three ways to attack your opponent’s trapped arm depending on their reaction. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Catching Closed Guard And Breaking Posture1:32 […]
If you ever face an opponent who’s intent on passing from their knees, spider guard one of your best guards you can use. Using spider guard against a kneeling opponent allows you to control the distance, stretch them out, and set up numerous attacks. This video covers the basic set for spider guard against a […]
Our 8-12 year old students have been doing really well in classes, and we don’t want to lose that momentum. We’ve put together some drills and techniques for them to work while we’re all on this forced vacation. These lessons have some advanced variations for your kids to work as well. We suggest you start […]
This plan focuses on teaching the basic single leg takedown. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – 4 Warm up games 2:32 – Takedown Drills 5:48 – Judo Trip 8:48 – Solo Drills Here is the training plan: Warm Up (6 reps) Toe Touch Game (1 mins) Dot / Sock Game (1 mins) Wing Chun […]
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. The session was covers squat and hamstrings flexibility, open 90/90. The flow starts with rocket into hip opening with pigeon.
In this video, Tom teaches a series of games designed to develop the leg drag entry, control and finish. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:08 – Warm up drill (Pulling DLR) 00:47 – Grip break from DLR 01:58 – Grips and controlling the outside leg 04:47 – Basic leg drag entry 05:58 – Leg drag specific […]
The Leg Drag is a super powerful passing position. It’s very difficult to escape and really limits your opponents movements to a couple of things. This video covers the basic leg drag positioning and controls, which are crucial in making the position work. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Leg Positioning 1:49 – Grips […]
One of the most effective attacks from the Whizzer Guard is the triangle. The reason for this is you’re in a good position to isolate your opponents head and arm without giving them an opportunity to escape. This video covers the basic set up for the Whizzer Guard and several attack options including the triangle. […]
If you’ve ever faced a good Spider Guard player you’ll know how tricky guard a guard it can be to pass. However, there are a few techniques you can use to make your life much easier, and your opponents much more difficult. This video taken from a seminar at Pure Art Jiu Jitsu covers some […]
In this video, we’re looking at spider guard from a defensive perspective (maintenance, recovery, and then attacks) by combining it with the Reverse De La Riva to counter the knee slide. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Squashing Drill 3:48 – 4 Part Spider Guard Control Drill 7:34 – Stepping Drill 9:31 – Using […]
This is a recording of the first Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. The session consists of mobility workout followed by a short q&a that starts around 56 min 39 sec.
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. The session was focused on hip flexors, hamstrings, and active flexibility and finished with a an ashtanga sequence.
This is a breakdown of a roll between Tom and Ed. During this roll, Tom was working some specific techniques including wrestling up from the bottom using the Brazilian Dental Floss and seat belt variation to attack the back.
In this video, shares a series of games designed to develop single leg takedown positioning and defence. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:07 – Warm up 00:41 – Game #1: Picking The Leg 01:30 – Game #2: Maintaining Leg Position 02:45 – Game #3: Maintaining Single Leg Posture 04:03 – Game #4: Maintaining Single Leg Balance […]
The De La Riva guard can be a tricky position to pass, particularly if your opponent knows how to control the position. Thankfully, the Leg Drag can offer a neat solution to passing the De La Riva. This video covers the basic controls and positioning for the Leg Drag, plus how to use it against […]
The Single Leg is one of the most effective takedowns in Jiu Jitsu. Not only is a strong way to score takedown points but you can also use it in sweeps, scrambles, and escapes. This video covers a simple entry to the single leg, one of the highest percentage finishes, and how to counter two […]
The Shin On Shin spider guard is a fantastic way to off-balance your opponent and set up numerous attacks. While it can be used if an opponent is standing, it is much easier to learn the shin on shin attacks if your opponent is on their knees as the off-balancing movement is easier. This video […]
The Shin Pin Torreando is a fantastic way to avoid a lot of modern guards and leg entanglements in No Gi Jiu Jitsu. From the Shin Pin the first option, is to run your opponents hips back to the leg drag position. From the leg drag you can then pass or take your opponents back […]
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This week, the 5-7’s are working on connecting the Torreando to Side Control then Mount. Here’s the training plan: – Warm Up (6 reps) – 10x Torreando – 10x Torreando To Side Control – 10x Side Control To Mount – 10x Torreando To Side Control To Mount This plan should only take 15 min or […]
This plan focuses on teaching using the arm drag from guard monster to get to back pack and then using the rear naked choke. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Ankle Grip Pull Ups 1:25 – Leg Lift Throw Down 2:20 – Koala Leg Drill 4:20 – Monkey Tree 5:30 – Crazy Horse 6:49 […]
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 is a recording of the Mobility for BJJ session taught by Gez Coville live on Zoom. The session was focused on hip and shoulder internal and external rotation/passive and active stretching. Then finished part of the rocket yoga sequence involving arms balances and tuck planches. Difficulty: 3/3
This is a breakdown of a roll between Chels and Steve. During this roll, Chels was demonstrating how to create layers of guard and prevent a larger opponent from squashing you.
In this video, Tom outlines the basic Berimbolo, the double leg Berimbolo, and why you might want to switch between the two. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom covers how to control and set up the back or a series of submissions from the top of half guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:07 – Warm up drill 01:28 – Understanding top half guard and control 03:52 – Student feedback 05:44 – Near side submissions set up 09:36 – Student […]
To be effective in any positions it’s important to be able to link techniques together that progress you towards your end goal. This is particularly true for takedowns and sweeps. This video covers three techniques from the Single Leg that can be connected to complete your takedown. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Setting […]
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