Understanding how to play guard while sitting against a standing opponent is an important skill, particularly in No Gi grappling. The Shin on Shin Guard can be a highly effective way to play guard in this situation. This video covers how to use the shin on shi guard to transition to Single Leg X Guard […]
The X Guard is an excellent position to try to sweep your opponent from as you’re directly underneath their centre of balance. However, to be truly effective in this position you need to learn to connect techniques together. This video covers the connection between the Back Sweep and Far Sleeve Sweep in X Guard and […]
The Miyao’s are known to be among the best guard players in the world, and typically start a match by pulling guard. However, in recent month’s they’ve started to play more from the top and blend guard play with takedowns and passing. This is breakdown from the 2019 Orlando Open of a match between Joao […]
The Berimbolo from the Lasso / Pant Grip (aka Chelsea’s Guard) is an incredibly difficult technique to stop. Not only does this technique tie up your opponents arms and legs, it also allows you to put almost all your bodyweight into the sweep. The video below covers the entry to the Lasso / Pant grip […]
Once you’re caught in the double under pass position, it is very difficult to defend. As a result, it’s important you defend the Double Under as soon as your opponent starts attacking. This video covers three different ways to defend the double under pass starting before your opponent sets up the position, and going through […]
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This week we’re continuing to focus on Spider Guard control. Here is this weeks Adults training plan: – Warm Up – 2 min x Spider Guard side to side drill – 2 min x Spider Guard side to side lasso drill – 2 min x Spider Guard stepping drill – 2 min x Spider Guard […]
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 discusses who to counter an attempted guard pull and enter into the knee slide. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Pulling Collar & Sleeve 1:01 – Stripping Grip As They Pull 2:34 – Entry To Hip Knee Torreando 5:10 – Switching To Knee Slide
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:
This is a breakdown of some sparring footage from 8th February 2017 against Sam.
The Shin On Shin is a fantastic open guard position and a great way to counter the knee slide. However, there are times it can be useful to transition to other guards so you can continue attacking. This video covers the transition from Shin on Shin to Lapel De La Riva and several attacks from […]
One of the most common sweeps you’ll see from X Guard (particularly in No Gi) is the Standing Sweep. This can be a highly effective sweep providing you maintain good posture and distance control throughout the technique. This video covers two variations of the standing sweep plus what to do if you opponent pushes back […]
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 […]
This is a breakdown of a roll between Tom and Steve. During this roll, Tom was focusing on using the hip & knee torreando and connecting it with the knee slide.
In this video, Tom shares how to use the Reverse De La Spider Guard to off balance and wrestle up. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Side To Side Knee Slide Drill 0:40 – Side To Side Reverse De La Riva Drill 1:59 – Reverse De La Riva Back Sweep 3:35 – Reverse De La […]
In this video, Tom & Chelsea takes you on the mat during for an 8-12’s Kids classes. The class focussed on the Collar and Sleeve guard and how to set up the triangle. Here’s exactly what’s covered:
In this video, Tom teaches “the Lo Sweep”. This spider guard variation was made famous by the great Leandro Lo and is an amazing way to attack your opponent. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:01 – Warm up drills 01:03 – Spider guard details 03:58 – Lo sweep details 06:16 – Lo sweep details and drill […]
In this video, Tom discusses how to attack the knee slide pass off a guard pull and immediately put your opponent on the defence. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:00 – Pulling Collar & Sleeve 01:01 – Stripping Grip As They Pull 02:34 – Entry To Hip Knee Torreando 05:10 – Switching To Knee Slide
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 […]
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 […]
The Arm Drag is an excellent position to attack your opponent from when playing closed guard. Most people are aware of the back attack from this position, and will defend be looking to defend against it, however, this threat can be used to set up a numerous attacks. This video covers the set up for […]
This plan focuses on teaching the connection between the Slam The Door Pass to Side Control, and Side Control to the Back Pack. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Monkey Tree Drill 2:40 – Back Pack 4:08 – Side Control To Back Pack 6:22 – Slam The Door To Side Control To Back Pack […]
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 Tom and Ben. During this roll, Tom was focusing on using the hip & knee torreando and connecting it with the knee slide.
In this video, Tom discuss the connection between the Babybolo and Crab Ride and one of the easiest ways to transition from the crab ride to the back. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – X Hook Crab Ride Drill 0:39 – X Hook To Top Drill 2:19 – X Hook To Chair Sit 3:52 – […]
In this video, Tom discusses how to connect the knee slide and leg drag to pass your opponents guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:07 – Warm up drill 00:57 – Warm up drill pt 2 01:38 – Leg drag from knee slide & RDLR 05:19 – Refining the leg drag 07:03 – Maintaining the leg […]
Learning to connect different techniques together seamlessly is an important skill to learn. The more fluid your transitions between techniques the harder they’ll be to defend. This video taken from a fundamentals class covers the transition from De La Riva to X Guard, then connecting the standing X Guard sweep to a tight double under […]
The S Mount is not only a great controlling position, but it also allows you to attack your opponent’s arms relatively easily. This video covers the basic mechanics of the S Mount plus how to attack either of your opponent’s arms. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – The S Mount Position 1:45 – Near […]
One of the main ways your opponent will counter the shin trap pass is by escaping the knee. If they do this you’ll end up in variation of the Z Guard and you can set up the Crazy Dog pass. This video covers the transition from Shin Trap to Crazy Dog Pass and then how […]
This plan focuses on connecting passes with the transition to mount and then the arm bar from there. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Arm Bars From Mount 1:54 – Torreando To Side Control To Mount To Arm Bar 3:13 – Slam The Door To Side Control To Mount To Arm Bar 4:28 – […]
This plan focuses on finishing the single leg takedown off Judo grips. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Assisted Single Leg Stand Up 1:09 – Sprawling 3:18 – Wall Shot 4:58 – Toe Touch Game 5:50 – Wing Chun Game 6:39 – Press Up Wrestling 7:52 – Hey Bro Drill 9:26 – Hey Bro […]
In this video, Chelsea and Tom share a simple entry to the Leg Weave pass and how to connect it to the back. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Entering Leg Weave 1:41 – Positioning Details 3:46 – Transition To Back 6:12 – Single Wing Choke
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