Side Control Escape & Armbar Set-up
Check out this side control escape from Prof. Vin which flows straight into an armbar set-up so you can quickly transition to playing offense.
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Baseball Bat Choke Set-up from Turtle
In this Technique Spotlight, Prof. Kevin demonstrates a baseball bat choke set-up for when your opponent turtles. With your hip tight to his (careful to not let him roll you over by grabbing your far arm and pulling it under), keep pressure by pushing into him with your hip and holding him tight in place
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Bow and Arrow Choke
If you have your opponent’s back and he/she defends your attempt at a cross collar choke, you’re in perfect position to switch to the bow and arrow choke. Watch the following video to learn how to set it up.
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BJJ Basics: Cross-collar Choke from the Back
Watch the following video for details from Americana instructor Zack to help you finish the cross-collar choke from the back: And when your opponent starts to defend the choke, it will open up two alternative attacks for you – 1) switch your hooks, shift your hips, and use your existing top cross-lapel grip to set
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Half Guard Sweep
In following video, Prof. Andy demonstrates a good sweep option if you’re in bottom half guard and your opponent gets the whizzer (or overhook) on you:
BJJ Basics: Transition to Gift Wrap
If you’re in mount and your opponent starts to escape, use this transition to the gift wrap position to maintain top control and open up submission possibilities.
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Cross Collar Choke Defense
Cross collar chokes are a common submission in Jiu Jitsu. Here, Prof. Rafa shows how to stop your opponent from finishing the choke depending on whether or not the first or both grips have been made.
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What Will My First Jiu Jitsu Class Be Like?
You’ve been curious to to give Jiu Jitsu a try for awhile now, but you’re still wondering what that first class will be like – and it’s keeping you from walking through the door. But guess what? Jiu Jitsu students are a friendly bunch so chances are while you’re picturing a very intimidating environment, the
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4 Things to Consider when Selecting a Jiu Jitsu Academy
It’s important to make sure you find a good match when deciding to join a Jiu Jitsu school. Here are four things to consider while evaluating or visiting an academy: Quality Instruction. Who teaches classes? How many instructors are on staff? Are they still actively training, and do they roll with students of all belt
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