One of the most common pins in Judo is Kesa Gatame (or Scarf Hold), however, it doesn’t translate very well to Jiu Jitsu as BJJ get very good at slipping their head and transitioning to the back. Kazure Kesa Gatame (open Scarf Hold) solves this problem and allows you to use the heavy pin pressure […]
One of the biggest mistakes beginner students make is attacking submissions from weak positions. Often, this will lead to them losing position, and in worst case scenario getting submitted themselves. The problem with these ‘Hail Mary’ submissions is you often get false positives, and even see them work at a decent level of competition. This […]
The Kimura is one of the most popular attacks from the half guard. However, there is a big problem with the way many people set up this technique as they lose control of the distance. That means if your attack fails your opponent will be in a strong position to apply pressure and pass. This […]
The knee on belly has long been one of my favourite positions to attack from. In this video, you’ll learn some simple submission you can use from the knee on belly position. Here’s exactly what you’ll learn: – Arm bar from knee on belly – A high percentage way to counter the most common armbar […]
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