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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]
Inspired by the Yoga For BJJ 10 in 10 Programme, I decided to create a 10 BJJ Drills in 10 Minutes for the Rolling With Tom Members. Here is the first video, It covers 10 of my favourite takedown drills and is a great warm up or can be a killer … [Read more]
If you're fighting a skilled guard player, the De La Riva guard can be an incredibly difficult position to pass. A lot of the power of the De La Riva comes from the hook, so if you can neutralise the hook passing becomes much easier. Episode … [Read more]
The collar drag is a fantastic way to score quick points against an opponent. It is a relatively simple technique to perform and can be used from guard against a kneeling or standing opponent or if you're both standing Did you download your … [Read more]
Learning to transition between different guards is an important skill if you want to be an effective guard player. Episode 32 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu covers the Lasso Recovery to De La Riva Guard against the Knee Slide. Did you download your … [Read more]
Last weekend, I competed for the first time in over 18 months. It's been a long time since I've competed, mostly because of all the other things going on in my life, but it was great to get back on the mats. Below is a break down the final from … [Read more]
I first learned of the 50/50’s existence way back in 2007, when a young purple belt called Ryan Hall used it to heel hook seasoned black belt Gordinho in the ADCC. Back then, the main attacks from the 50/50 were leg locks. However, as the … [Read more]
I often get questions about supplemental training at seminars, and while I’ve always integrated supplemental workouts into my training, I’m certainly no expert. That’s why I’ve organised this webinar with Jamie Aphro: he’s immensely qualified to … [Read more]
Getting crushed under your opponents mount is no fun and typically ends in a submission and friction burns on your face. While there are many ways to escape the mount, I find the Hip Push to be one of the most effective. The nice thing about the … [Read more]
Erik Paulson once told me "At the end of every armbar is a wrist lock" and it's completely true. In fact, as long as you can isolate the wrist and control the elbow, you can get a wrist lock. Episode 30 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu covers a sneaky wrist … [Read more]
When you're fighting an opponent who's playing half guard, stop them from establishing a strong underhook. If your opponent gets the underhook, they will be able to sweep and submit you. While preventing your opponent from getting the underhook … [Read more]
The triangle is one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu, and it's often something beginner students struggle to escape from. In episode 28 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu, covers a simple drill that will teach you to posture and defend the triangle … [Read more]