One of the most common ways your opponent will try to break your closed guard is by standing up. When this happens you have two options; wait for them to break your guard or attack before they’re ready. This video covers how to set up the Omoplata position against a standing opponent and several ways […]
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 Snap Down is one from Modified Butterfly Guard is one of the best ways to go from the bottom to top in this position. On top of that, there are numerous ways to attack from the snap down position. This video taken from a No Gi Fundamentals class covers the basic snap down plus […]
There are a number of ways you can watch the Waiter Sweep to improve your position. This video covers three of those options. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Basic Waiter Sweep 1:49 – Waiter Sweep To X Guard Sweep 3:43 – Waiter Sweep To Babybolo
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 […]
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 […]
In this video, Tom details the correct single leg position, some simple was to complete the takedown, and how to wrestle up from guard to the single leg. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Hey Bro Drill (Single Leg Positioning) 1:59 – Running The Pipe 3:56 – Drag Down 7:16 – Wrestling Up Using Lapel
In this video, Tom shares some a high percentage combination of passes from the shin trap pass position. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Side To Side Knee Slide Drill 0:56 – Shin Trap From Knee Slide 2:50 – Shin Trap To Torreando 5:17 – Shin Trap To Torreando To Leg Drag 7:17 – Shin […]
In this video, Tom the basic waiter sweep positioning and a simple sweep, plus how to enter it from half guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom teaches the laying leg drag. This is an excellent pass variation to use against flexible guards as it neutralises this attribute. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:07 – Entering the leg drag & transition 01:00 – Recovering position 02:39 – Recovery drill 04:10 – Leg drag to pass flexible guards pt1 07:55 […]
The Long Step is an important passing movement as it allows you to cut around your opponents guard and put them in a very disadvantageous position. In this class, Tom and Chels discuss the basic mechanics of the long step and how to enter the pass. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:08 – Long Step grips […]
There are several ways you can use the outside hook to control your partner and attack their back. In this video, Tom and Chels cover how to use the outside hook to roll and attack your partners back from a stack and the leg drag. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:05 – No Hook drill pt1 […]
The Omoplata is a fantastic position to sweep or submit your opponent and can be entered from numerous other guards. This video covers an entry to the Omoplata from the Sweep To Side and how to counter your opponents attempt to escape via rolling. Here’s exactly what you’ll learn: 0:00 – Sweep To Side 1:06 […]
A common thing your opponent will do when you’re playing Single Leg X Guard is to put their hands on the ground. This could happen because you knock them off balance, or in an attempt to bear crawl out of the position. In either situation, their trapped leg will become light and you can transition […]
The Kiss Of The Dragon is a great way to take the back from the Reverse De La Riva. The attack becomes even more powerful if you can transition to it as your opponent tries to knee slide. This video taken from a comp class covers four Reverse De La Riva flow drills designed to […]
To be an effective guard player you need to be able to connect your techniques based on your opponents reactions. This will allow you to continue to stay one step ahead of your opponent and continue to attack. This vide covers a series of attacks and transitions from the De La Riva guard and how […]
The Mount is one of most dominant positions in Jiu Jitsu. As a result, it’s incredibly important you learn how to defend it correctly. This video covers some basic strategies and techniques to help you escape the mount successfully. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Bridge Escape Against Cross Face 2:18 – Escape – […]
There are numerous ways to finish the shin pin Torreando. This video covers three finishes based on your opponents reaction to your initial pass entry. * The second part for the video was recorded during a different class, as the baby was screaming during this recording. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Setting Up […]
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 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 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, Chelsea teaches the connection between Spider Guard and X Guard, and some simple ways to sweep from X Guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom the basic waiter sweep positioning and a simple sweep, plus how to enter it from half guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom and Chelsea discuss the connection between closed guard and open guard and how to effectively transition between the two. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:00 – Guard Closing Control Drill 01:05 – Closed guard to open guard transitions 02:46 – Avoiding submissions and retention drill 05:58 – Transitions to spider guard drill
In this video, Tom looks at finishing the single leg takedown when your opponent sprawls and covers shares some tactics and techniques to continue your attack. There is also a tonne of rolling footage included. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:00 – Warm up drill 02:13 – Specific single leg drill 04:27 – Specific details for […]
Due to the grips and positioning of the long step and leg drag passes, they work incredibly well when combined together. Using these to passes in conjunction allows you to switch sides effortlessly and make retention challenging. In this class, Chelsea shares the basic set up for either pass and how to combine them. Here’s […]
The crazy dog pass is a highly effective way to pass the guard. The benefit of this pass position is your opponent has very few attacking options, and can only really try to regain guard. One of the easiest ways to set up the crazy dog and learn to use it is against the knee shield. […]
The X Guard is a fantastic position to sweep your opponent from as you can easily take away their balance. This video covers the basic positioning, a drill for switching sides, and two easy sweeps from the X Guard. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – X Guard Positioning 2:27 – Switching Sides Drills 4:04 […]
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 […]
This is a breakdown between Bruno Malfacine and Tomoyuki Hashimoto from the semi finals of the 2018 World Championships. The match is a classic example of a pass vs a guard player, and the tactics required to pass a flexible guard. Things to watch out for: Bruno’s use of the double pull to score the […]
The Worm Guard is a powerful guard position. The addition of the lapel in the position allows you to control your opponents posture and movement, while still allowing freedom to attack. This video covers an important set up for the worm guard plus several of the best sweeping options. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 […]
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