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One of the most common reactions, when you attack with a foot lock, is for your opponent to strip your heel from their hip and try to escape. This movement can be an effective defence, however, it can be easily countered by using the belly down foot … [Read more]
The Arm Bar is one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu. As a result, most people have some idea how to defend against it. While there are a number of ways you can break through your opponent's defences, often they are complex or require … [Read more]
Although it may not look it, the Kimura Trap is a fantastic way to control your opponent and set numerous transitions and submissions. On top of that, you can set the Kimura Trap up from just about anywhere. Episode 36 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu … [Read more]
The Over-Under and Double Under are two of the most common passes in Jiu Jitsu. As a result, you need a reliable way to defend against them. Episode 35 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu covers one of my favourite ways to counter the under pass position. It’s … [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]
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]