The Hip Bump is a very old school sweep, but it can also be quite easy to defend. However, if you use the movement as an off-balance you can easily connect to other techniques. In this video, Tom shares the a series of attacks that come from the hip bump movement. Here’s exactly what’s covered: […]
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 Knee Slide is one of this most important No Gi passes to master and should be a staple of any No Gi practitioners passing arsenal. This video taken from a No Gi Fundamentals class covers an entry into the Knee Slide position plus two ways to complete the pass. Here is exactly what’s covered: […]
This is the first lesson of Jack’s intro to leg locks course. This lesson focusses on a simple entry to single leg x from standing, then how to off balance and finishes the foot lock.
In this video, Tom shares a series of games designed to improve side control escapes and positional control. Here’s exactly what’s covered: 00:03 – No hands warm up drill 01:07 – One hand warm up drill 04:17 – Building frames using diagonal lines 06:10 – Using frames to create space 08:06 – Creating space details […]
During this seminar, Chelsea dives deep into how to invert underneath an opponent in No Gi and how to use the donkey guard if they defend your initial attack. Here is what’s covered in the seminar: Related Videos
This is a recording of a Ju-Do For BJJ seminar taught by commonwealth Judo medalist, Ju Scardone. Here is what’s covered in the seminar: 00:00 – Intro 00:44 – Pummelling From 50/50 Tie Up 02:52 – Student feedback 04:10 – Using Footwork To Pummel 06:30 – Student feedback 09:06 – Importance Of Head Positioning 10:53 […]
During this seminar, Dan Strauss AKA the Raspberry Ape dives deep into the guillotine and the key details he uses to make it shockingly effective Here is what’s covered in the seminar:
This is a breakdown of the match between Bill “The Grill” Cooper and Kei Maeda that took place in 2005. The match a great example of how to use the D’arce to improve position, pass, and submit. Things to watch out for: How Cooper defends the Kani Basami and inside sankaku. The way Cooper sets […]
This is a breakdown of the match between Marcelo Garcia and Victor Estima that took place at the ADCC finals in 2011. It’s a great example of how to set up and finish the guillotine. Things to watch out for:
This is the recording of seminar taught at Westport BJJ in 2020. The seminar focussed on the Arm Triangle and includes important finishing details, simple set ups, and some essential transitions. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Basic Arm Triangle positioning 3:25 – Finishing Details 5:48 – Adjusting the Arm Triangle 9:40 – Entry […]
This is a breakdown of one of Adam Peddar’s matches from the Southend No Gi Open in 2019. This competition was fought under EBI rules so 5 minute match with Back or Armbar overtimes. There are a couple of reasons we wanted to break this match down. Firstly, the tactics you use in sub-only matches […]
In this video, Chels and Tom take an in-depth look at the 50/50 position, why you might want to use it, and the best ways to avoid it. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Basic 50/50 position variations 1:08 – Protecting your knees in 50/50 2:26 – Controlling the knee line 4:18 – When […]
In this video Tom & Chelsea take an in-depth look at the D’Arce choke. Primarily, this video is focused on the No Gi applications of the D’Arce, however, they also discuss how to apply the technique in the Gi also. Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Introduction 2:44 – Troubleshooting short arms 5:00 – […]
The goal of any Jiu Jitsu player should be to connect the various parts of their game. The better you can do this, the more success you’ll have. This video is taken from a seminar taught at Pure Art Jiu Jitsu and covers the connection between the Single Leg X and Leg Drag. Here is […]
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It is not often you see Gui Mendes compete No Gi, so when we found one of his matches from 2011, we had to break it down. Gui has an interesting style of Jiu Jitsu. Obviously, he is technically very good, but Gui is also an incredible tactician. It is very rare you will you […]
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For a long time, Jiu Jitsu has been primarily focused on attacking the neck and the arms with submissions. There is nothing wrong with this philosophy, however, when you learn to attack the legs you double the number of submission opportunities. This video covers a sequence of leg attacks that start from the top and […]
Learning to connect the various parts of your Jiu Jitsu is incredibly important. If you can master this you’ll be able to fluidly continue your attack from one area to the next. This match between Kaynan Duarte and James Puopolo is a great example of how to connect two of the most important skill sets […]
For some people, the transition from Gi to No Gi can be confusing. You suddenly go from have an abundance of grips to hold to very few. However, whether you’re playing Gi or No Gi Jiu Jitsu there are many common techniques that can be used or slightly modified to the suit the format. This […]
The Knee Slide is one of the most powerful passes in No Gi Jiu Jitsu. That makes it incredible an important pass to master. In this video, you’ll learn a sequence of attacks from the Knee Slide position that can lead to the pass or the submission. Here’s exactly what you’ll learn: Side To Side […]
Reverse De La Riva is one of the best guards to learn for No Gi Jiu Jitsu. It allows you to control the distance with limited grips, while still allowing you to attack. In this video, you’ll learn how to play Reverse De La Riva using the underhook grips. This is a strong position and […]
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Reverse De La Riva is one of the best guards to learn for No Gi Jiu Jitsu. It allows you to control the distance with limited grips, while still allowing you to attack. In this video, you’ll learn how to play Reverse De La Riva using the Wrist and Tricep grips. This is a strong […]
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Gordan Ryan and Patrick Gaudio are two of the best submission grapplers of their generation. This match taken from the 2018 No Gi worlds is a great example of their respective skills and gives us an opportunity to learn from them. Things to watch out for: – Ryan’s set up for leg entanglements. – How […]
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