Getting stuck in top Half guard can be a pain and it’s also a vulnerable place to be for attacks and sweeps. One of the more commonly used methods to […]
Category: Techniques
How to use the Gubber Guard – When Closed guard meets the lapel
The Gubber Guard is a position invented by lapel specialist Keenan Cornelius. Like many of his creations, it involves wrapping the opponent’s lapel around your limbs to create a strong […]
How to open the Closed Guard – Key Tips & Tricks
The Closed Guard can be an incredibly frustrating and dangerous guard to be stuck in. Whilst here your options are limited whilst the guard player can attack a number of […]
How to do the Step over choke (Canto choke)
The Step over choke is an attack primarily used from the top side control position, however it can also be used from top half guard and even from bottom closed […]
The Knee Slice – How to Pass Half Guard With Ease
The Knee Slice is arguably the most effective way to pass half guard and has been used for years at the highest levels. Whilst half guard is sometimes a tricky […]
How to enter and use The Williams Guard – Submissions and more
The Williams guard is a position in BJJ which involves trapping the opponent’s arm between your own arm and leg. Typically entered from the Closed guard or half guard positions, […]
How to do The Imanari Roll – Heel Hook Entry
The Imanari Roll is a heel hook entry that was created by legendary submission wrestler Masakazu Imanari. From the standing position, the move involves doing an inverted roll straight into […]
How to use the De La Riva Guard in BJJ – This will improve your open guard MASSIVELY
The De La Riva guard is a form of open guard that can be used in both Gi and Nogi. It has also been used at times in MMA and […]
The Rear Naked Choke – How to control & dominate from the back in BJJ
The Rear Naked choke is possibly the most common and dominant submission in all of grappling. This submission is as old as time itself and is often used in Gi, […]
How to use the Cross Collar Choke in BJJ
The Cross Collar choke is one of the most common chokes to be taught in BJJ. It is specific to the Gi as it requires collar grips and is used […]