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Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu is a very well-rounded fighter and an absolute beast. In this match, Cyborg faces Fabricio Barbarotti in final of the Open Class at the Miami Fall Open 2018. It's an excellent example of pressure passing and resetting pass … [Read more]
It's an unfortunate fact about training grappling sports, but at some point, you're going to pick up an injury. Having said that, there are things you can do to help prevent serious injuries and prolong your Jiu Jitsu lifespan. To help you get … [Read more]
This instalment of 10 In 10 covers a series of drills to improve your inversions, back, and hamstring mobility. When you're doing drills like this remember to take it slow and don't force each position. The goal is long-term sustained … [Read more]
The crazy dog pass is a highly effective way to pass the guard. The benefit of this pass position is your opponent has very few attacking options, and can only really try to regain guard. One of the easiest ways to set up the crazy dog and learn to … [Read more]
It's tome for another 10 in 10 video. This video covers ten basic guard drills in ten minutes. These drills are great as a warm-up, a workout, or to finish a session. Grab a timer (or not) and follow along. Here are the drills: Egg … [Read more]
The Omoplata is a fantastic position to sweep or submit your opponent and can be entered from numerous other guards. This video covers an entry to the Omoplata from the Sweep To Side and how to counter your opponents attempt to escape via rolling. … [Read more]
This video covers 10 solo takedown drills in 10 minutes. These drills are great as a warm-up, a workout, or to finish a class. Grab a timer and follow along. Here are the 10 drills: Drop Step Double Leg Hip Thrust Round The corner … [Read more]
Bernardo Faria and Leandro Lo are two of the best BJJ competitors of their generation. However, they have very different styles of Jiu Jitsu. Faria is known for a heavy pressure game based around the Deep Half Guard and Over Under pass, while Lo has … [Read more]
One of the most common ways your opponent will try to break your closed guard is by standing up. When this happens you have two options; wait for them to break your guard or attack before they're ready. This video covers how to set up the … [Read more]
Ever wondered where you should start with the open guard? This video, taken from a seminar Chelsea and Tom taught at Unity BJJ in Essex, coveres a simple open guard plan starting from the knee shield and finishing the De La Riva. Here's … [Read more]