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There are numerous ways to choke your opponent from the back. However, arguably the highest percentage option you have is the Double Lapel choke. If you don’t believe me watch any high-level Gi Jiu Jitsu competition. You’ll see the double lapel choke use successfully probably more than any other choke from the back. Unlike other […]
If you develop good control from side control, all your subsequent positions will be much tighter as you’ll have already weakened many of your opponent’s defences. This video covers 10 key details that will instantly improve your side control dominance and help you feel solid as a rock on top. Here are all the tips […]
The Brazilian Dental Floss is one of the most common and effective sweeps you’ll see in Gi competition. That’s because the Brazilian Dental Floss is incredibly difficult to defend and relatively easy to finish once the grips are set up To help you understand this powerful technique and how you can add it to your […]
Guard Retention 101: How To Develop An Impassable Guard Click the links below to jump straight to a section… Go to Video 1: 5 Essential Guard Retention Concepts Go to Video 2: The Squashing Drill Go to Video 3: The Stepping Drill Go to Video 4: Real World Retention Example If you develop an impassible […]
One of your greatest weapons in developing a killer guard is flexibility. The more flexible you are, the easier you’ll be able to transition in and out of attacks, and the less your opponent will be able to force you into positions you aren’t comfortable in and exploit the gaps in your guard. The nice […]
You might not believe it, but filming a Jiu Jitsu instructional can be a dangerous business. I certainly didn’t believe it. A few days ago, I was recording some additional content for the Lapel Guard Passing Course with one of my students Ash. During one of the demonstrations, I accidentally put Ash to sleep! This […]