In this video, I discuss using the lapel to give you a little edge if you are being pinned by a big heavy guy. This clever little hack can be used incredibly effectively and to be honest, – It is super simple! At the beginner level, lapels are not used as often. But they should. Why not? they provide a great little advantage and a potentially huge payoff with little investment from your side. Check out this video and give it a try on the mat. Let me know how you go
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The CANADIAN Ankle LOCK!
Oh, wow…this is an awesome technique. I am really excited to show with you the totally legal at white belt Canadian Ankle lock. Super effective. Has a great little sweep entry and then the finish is very effective. I know you guys will be able to get this. Check out the video and then try it on the mat. Let me know how you go!
Sometimes You’re the Hammer, Sometimes You’re the Nail…
In this short video I talk about why some days you’ll absolutely dominate, and on other days you’ll completely suck, but it doesn’t really matter. Get on my BJJ email newsletter at http://www.grapplearts.com/newsletter
EXTREMELY Effective – Cutting Armbar into a Kimura!
Sometimes when you are going for the cutting armbar from the bottom your opponent pushes down low and presses towards the ground. Perhaps you have not placed your knee in as a protection against this defense…but no problem, you can move straight into the Kimura! Watch as I demonstrate this move, I think you will like it. Try it out on the mats and let me know how it goes.
The AWESOME – Cutting Armbar!
The AWESOME – Cutting Armbar! this is a quick look at part of a session on cutting armbars I did with my class recently. It is a really tough move and opens up many opportunities. Defenses against it are limited but (as always with Jiu Jitsu) there are counters to the counters. Take a look at this video. Treat the technique with respect. Let me know what you think
A State of MIND – to Finish From the Back – Every time!
In this video, I discuss a little trick that is more a state of mind an approach rather than a technique. But it’s easily just as effective. And it is often overlooked. Every time I tell my students this little trick their results from back control go through the roof! check out the video and give it a try on the mat. Let me know how you go
Part 5 of 5 – Transition from X Guard INTO a Single LEG X
In the final part of our short series…this is transitioning from an over hook x-guard to a single leg X. Actually, it really is an Ashi Garami – meaning leg entanglement. But as you will see from the video, the transition can be extremely quick. And because of this it opens up many, many options for you. Take a look at the video and give it a try on the mat. Let me know how it goes…
Part 4 of 5 – An AWESOME X Guard SIDE KICK Sweep!
We are now dealing with a savvy opponent. They are aware of the sweeps from x-guard and they know that they need to control the variables. By moving and posting forward. But that just opens up another opportunity with a simple ‘sidekick’ – old school karate style. But used to create distance, not damage. And with that distance, opportunities open up. Watch the video. Give it a try on the mat and let me know how it goes.
Part 3 of 5 – An Alternative X Guard Sweep – Into a Footlock!
It is not uncommon to have completed the sweep discussed in the previous video a couple of times – to suddenly have your rolling partner counter/push against it. No problem. Use that energy to your advantage and sweep the other direction. Straight into a footlock (or alternative a relatively easy pass). It’s not hard, it just takes a little practice. Try it out on the mat and let me know how it goes.
Part 2 of 5: The Incredibly EFFECTIVE Overhook X Guard SWEEP!
Continuing on with the Overhook x-guard series…we now look at a very basic sweep from this position. It might be basic but is sure is effective. Quick to execute against your opponent and opens up many submission opportunities. This is a taster and I think you will like it. Take a look. Try it on the mat. And let me know what you think.
HOW To Develop CRAZY GRIP Strength For BJJ!
Grip strength is absolutely one of the most important attributes in BJJ. And developing them is not something that requires any super human athleticism. In this video I discuss HOW To Develop CRAZY GRIP Strength For BJJ and you too will be able to do it.
An EASY HACK to Finish CROSS CHOKES Even With CRAP Grips!
We have all done it. We don’t always get the best grips when we go for the cross chokes but we go for them anyway! It’s a common mistake and it is of course very frustrating. But what if there was a way to finish that choke – even when you have crap grips?! Well in this video I discuss how to do just that. And the great part…is that it really works and is super strong. Watch this video. Give it a try on the mat and let me know how it goes.
The BEST Way to CUT Weight!
A topic that comes up a lot for people that compete. There are better ways and worse ways to cut weight. Seriously dehydrating yourself is not one of them!
The AWESOME LEG Lasso LEG BAR Entrance!
The AWESOME LEG LASSO Into LEG BAR Entrance…we looked at something similar recently – the lasso into catapult sweep, which is one of my favorites. If you have the time take a look at that video. This one uses a similar process but moves into a leg bar. Which is a brilliant submission and really hard to stop. It’s actually much easier than it might sound. Take a look at the video. Give it a try on the mat and let me know how you go!