When the leg drag was first popularised it quickly became a very common pass due to its effectiveness. Like most BJJ techniques, there has been a lot of advancement in since it’s introduction. In this video, Tom and Chelsea breakdown some of the more modern entries, finishes, and completions to the leg drag. Here’s exactly […]
Among the most common ways to counter passes where you move to the side (such as the leg drag or torreando) is the collar push and sleeve push. In both these defences your opponent uses a stiff arm and hip movement to recover their guard. As these stiff arm defences are so common, it’s important […]
This is the first official virtual private lesson! Here is exactly what’s covered: 0:00 – Introduction 0:37 – What are the best ways to defend against the high guard? 6:19 – How to enter the K Guard without getting cross faced? 10:23 – Best half guard sweeps? 19:28 – How do you off balancing from […]
Passing the guard is hard! The last thing you want when you finally pass is for your opponent to immediately escape. Thankfully, there is a simple way to prevent this. All you have to do is run back against the hips. Running back against the hips when you pass, gives you better control over your […]
It can be incredibly difficult to control the upper body of a skilled half guard player. Rather than try and fight your way through their frame, you can control their hips and pressure pass their half guard. The video below covers the basic body positioning, how to free the leg, and the most important finishes. […]
The ability to connect techniques is one of the most importanct elements to success in Jiu Jitsu. In this video, you’ll learn to connect three different passes in response to your opponents defence. Here’s exactly what’s covered: Pulling Collar & Sleeve (0:00 – 0:52) Breaking De La Riva Grips (0:52 – 2:03) Setting Up Knee […]
The Lazy Dog pass is very similar to the Crazy Dog pass. However, the lazy dog is much less complicated to set up and requires little energy to stabilise. In this video, you’ll learn the basics of the pass and how to counter the most common reactions your opponent will have. Here’s exactly what’s covered: […]
Passing your opponent when they’re sitting in front of you can be a tricky process. However, there are a few simple attacks you can use to make your life much easier. This video covers three fundamental passes you can use against the seated guard. Here’s exactly what’s covered: X Pass (0:00 – 1:52) Combining X […]
A simple sequence of attacks to neutralise your opponents half guard and pass or submit them using the knee slide. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: – How to control your opponent in Half Guard – Setting up the knee slide pass – Transitioning to the mount if they counter the knee slide – […]
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