A fundamental submission from closed guard where you isolate the opponent's arm and hyperextend the elbow joint using your hips.

A powerful blood choke applied with the legs from closed guard. You trap the opponent's head and one arm inside the triangle formed by your legs.

A shoulder lock applied from closed guard by controlling the opponent's wrist and elbow, then rotating the arm behind their back.

A shoulder lock using your legs to control and hyperrotate the opponent's shoulder. Can also be used as a sweep or to set up other attacks.

An explosive sweep from closed guard where you sit up and drive your opponent backward using hip momentum and an overhook.

A classic guard sweep using a knee shield and pulling motion to topple the opponent sideways, ending in mount.

A powerful sweep from closed guard using a pendulum motion of the legs to generate momentum and topple the opponent.

A shoulder lock from mount position where you pin the opponent's wrist to the mat and use a figure-four grip to rotate their shoulder.

A gi choke from mount using both hands gripping deep into the opponent's collar to create a powerful cross-choke.

A head-and-arm choke where you trap the opponent's arm against their own neck and squeeze to cut off blood flow.

A high-percentage armbar from mount using the S-mount position, which gives excellent control and finishing leverage.

A sneaky gi choke from mount where you thread your hand inside your own sleeve and wrap around the opponent's neck.

A shoulder lock from side control targeting the near arm using a figure-four grip to rotate the shoulder joint.

A shoulder lock from side control pinning the opponent's near wrist and rotating the shoulder with a figure-four grip.

A choke from north-south position using your arm and shoulder pressure to compress the opponent's carotid arteries.

A devastating gi choke from side control using a deep lapel grip and a slicing forearm motion across the throat.

A dominant transitional position from side control that creates intense pressure and opens up submissions and further transitions.

The highest-percentage submission in BJJ. A blood choke applied from back control using a figure-four arm configuration around the neck.

A powerful gi choke from back control using the collar and the opponent's far leg to create a stretching, choking pressure.

An armbar applied from back control when the opponent defends choke attempts by exposing their arm.

The most fundamental wrestling takedown. Shoot in on both legs, drive through the opponent, and take them to the mat.

A versatile takedown targeting one leg. Multiple finishes including running the pipe, lifting, and tripping.

A classic judo throw where you reap the opponent's leg from the outside while driving them backward off balance.

A quick, low-risk technique to clear the opponent's arm and spin behind them to take the back from standing or seated positions.

The fundamental mount escape using a powerful hip bridge to unbalance and roll the opponent, ending in their closed guard.

A systematic mount escape creating a frame with your elbow and knee to recover half guard or full guard.

The essential escape from bottom side control using frames and hip movement to create space and reguard.

The primary escape from back control by fighting the hands, getting your shoulders to the mat, and working to side control or guard.

A fast, dynamic guard pass where you grip the opponent's legs and throw them to the side while you circle around to side control.

A fundamental guard pass where you slide your knee across the opponent's thigh to split their guard and achieve side control.

A crushing pressure pass from standing or kneeling where one arm goes over and one under the opponent's legs to stack and pass.

A modern guard pass where you drag the opponent's leg across your body, pinning it with your hip to pass directly to side control or back.

A powerful guard pass where you stack the opponent's hips over their shoulders, compressing them, and walk around to pass.

A gi choke applied against a turtled opponent by gripping the collar and walking around in a clock-like motion to tighten the choke.

A fundamental back take against a turtled opponent using the seatbelt grip and hook insertion.

A classic half guard sweep using an underhook to drive the top player over, ending in top half guard or side control.

An advanced half guard system using the lockdown (double overhook on the leg) to off-balance and sweep with the electric chair submission/sweep.

A defensive half guard framework using a knee shield to maintain distance, create frames, and prevent the top player from smashing through.

A front headlock choke applied from closed guard, targeting the opponent's neck when they shoot in or keep their head low.

An inverted guard technique used to take the back by inverting under the opponent and rotating to back control. A hallmark of modern sport BJJ.

An advanced armbar entry from closed guard using a high guard position to clamp down on the opponent's shoulder before pivoting for the finish.

A combination attack from closed guard where a hip bump sweep attempt is used to bait the opponent into posting their hand, creating the opening for a triangle choke.

A classic gi choke from closed guard where you feed both hands deep into the opponent's collar and apply a scissoring pressure to the carotid arteries.

A no-gi armbar from closed guard using wrist control and an overhook to isolate the arm, then pivoting the hips for the finish without relying on gi grips.

A high-percentage combination where a hip bump sweep sets up the kimura, or a kimura attempt forces the opponent to base, allowing the hip bump sweep to succeed.

An arm-in guillotine choke applied from closed guard by trapping the opponent's head and one arm inside the choking loop, then applying pressure with a crunch.

A refined high-elbow guillotine variation that generates tremendous finishing pressure by elevating the choking elbow above the opponent's shoulder line.

A powerful sweep from closed guard that uses a pendulum-like leg swing to generate momentum and off-balance the opponent, landing you in mount.

A fundamental sweep using a butterfly hook from closed guard to elevate the opponent and flip them to the side, ending in top position.

A sweep from closed guard where you grab both of the opponent's ankles or pants at the knees and drive them backward, using your guard to elevate and tip them over.

A simple but effective sweep where you push one of the opponent's knees from the inside while using your guard to off-balance them to that side.

An overhead sweep from closed guard where you use both feet on the opponent's hips to launch them over your head, catching them off guard when they drive forward.

A sweep from closed guard that uses an underhook and collar grip to roll the opponent overhead when they lean forward with too much pressure.

A sweep from closed guard where you sit up into the opponent, underhook their arm, and drive them over to the side using momentum and an angle change.

A no-gi guard position from the 10th Planet system where you use extreme hip flexibility to pull your shin across the opponent's neck and control their posture with an overhook on your own shin.

A rare and flashy submission from closed guard where you place your shin across the opponent's throat and pull their head down into the shin to create a choke.

An omoplata shoulder lock entered from closed guard using an overhook on the opponent's arm to create the angle needed to swing the leg over their shoulder.

A triangle choke set up from a deep overhook in closed guard, using the overhook to clear the arm and create the angle for the triangle.

A sneaky submission from closed guard targeting the opponent's wrist by bending it past its natural range of motion, often caught when the opponent is focused on defending other attacks.

A transition from closed guard into lapel guard by extracting the opponent's lapel and feeding it to create a controlling tether that limits their movement.

A combination attack where a hip bump sweep attempt forces the opponent to post their hands, exposing their neck for a guillotine choke.

A fundamental attack chain from closed guard where an armbar attempt transitions seamlessly into a triangle choke when the opponent pulls their arm free.

A guard pull technique from standing using collar and sleeve grips to safely pull the opponent into your closed guard with immediate control.

Defensive techniques and principles for maintaining closed guard when the opponent attempts to open and pass your guard.

A powerful sweep from closed guard where you sit up, secure double underhooks on the opponent, and drive them to one side to take top position.

A head and arm choke (arm triangle) applied from closed guard by trapping the opponent's head and one arm, then squeezing with a figure-four grip.

A combination where a flower sweep attempt transitions into an armbar when the opponent posts their hand to defend the sweep.

A variation of the cross collar choke from guard where one hand grips palm up and the other palm down, creating a powerful shearing action across the neck.

An unorthodox sweep from closed guard where you open your guard wide in a star shape, using your legs and grips to off-balance and flip the opponent to one side.

A systematic approach to breaking the opponent's posture in closed guard, which is the foundation for all closed guard attacks.

A fundamental spider guard sweep using double sleeve grips and feet on the biceps to off-balance and sweep the opponent to one side.

A triangle choke set up from spider guard by using the bicep control to push one arm away and create the angle needed to lock the triangle.

An omoplata attack entered from spider guard by threading your leg over the opponent's shoulder using the bicep control to isolate the arm.

An overhead sweep from spider guard where you use your feet on the biceps to launch the opponent forward and over your head.

A bicep slicer submission from spider guard that targets the opponent's arm by folding it over your shin and applying crushing pressure.

A fundamental open guard sweep where you use one foot on the opponent's hip and the other hooking behind their ankle to trip them backward.

An open guard sweep where you use a sickle-like leg motion to reap the opponent's far leg while pushing their upper body in the opposite direction.

A simple but effective technique from open guard where you use a collar grip to drag the opponent past you and take their back or establish top position.

A sacrifice throw that can be performed from open guard or standing, where you fall beneath the opponent and use a foot on their hip to launch them overhead.

A sweep from sit-up open guard where you use an underhook and collar grip to drive into the opponent and take them down to their back.

A sweep from open guard where you place your shin across the opponent's shin to create a hook, then use an arm drag or collar grip to off-balance and sweep them.

A sweep from open guard or half guard where you catch the opponent's foot from behind like a waiter holding a tray and use it to sweep them forward.

An advanced back take entry from open guard where you invert under the opponent, threading between their legs to emerge behind them for back control.

A systematic open guard game using collar and sleeve grips with feet on the hips and biceps, creating a framework for sweeps, submissions, and guard retention.

A technique from open guard where you use a sharp sleeve drag to off-balance the opponent and circle to their back for a back take.

A sweep combining spider guard on one side and a lasso wrap on the other, using the dual control to create powerful sweeping angles.

A transition from open guard to X guard by threading your legs into the X guard hook configuration under the opponent's base.

An overhead sweep from open guard using feet on the hips and upper body grips to launch the opponent over your head when they drive forward.

A simple and effective open guard sweep where you grab both of the opponent's ankles and push them backward with your feet on their hips.

A deceptive sweep from open guard where you bait the opponent into thinking you are pulling them forward, then redirect and sweep them backward.

A sweep from spider guard where you extend both feet on the biceps and push the opponent to one side, using a hip twist to topple them.

An open guard sweep where you use an underhook on the opponent's leg and a collar grip to muscle them over to the side, finishing in top position.

An armbar attacked from open guard using feet on the hips to control distance and create the angle for a fast armbar entry.

An inverted sweep from spider guard where you backroll under the opponent while maintaining bicep control, emerging behind them for a sweep or back take.

A transition from standard open guard to De La Riva guard by hooking the opponent's lead leg with your outside foot, establishing a powerful guard position.

The foundational De La Riva sweep using the DLR hook and sleeve control to off-balance and topple the standing opponent.

A classic transition from De La Riva guard to the back using the DLR hook to spin underneath the opponent and establish rear control.

The berimbolo is an advanced inversion technique from De La Riva guard used to take the back by rolling underneath the opponent and rotating to their back.

An advanced De La Riva back take where you thread your leg through the opponent's legs and invert to spin directly to their back.

A fluid transition from De La Riva guard to X guard by changing your leg configuration to control both of the opponent's legs.

A simple and effective De La Riva sweep that uses the DLR hook to destabilize the opponent while picking their far ankle to topple them.

An advanced sweep from De La Riva guard where you elevate the opponent's leg like serving a tray, then sweep them over your head or to the side.

A quick drag technique from De La Riva guard using a collar grip to pull the opponent past you and come up on a single leg or take the back.

A transition from De La Riva guard into the Single Leg X position, providing access to leg attacks and powerful sweeps.

Fundamental guard retention principles and techniques specific to maintaining and recovering the De La Riva guard against common passing attempts.

An explosive overhead sweep from De La Riva guard that launches the opponent over your head using the DLR hook and hip extension.

A sit-up style sweep from De La Riva guard where you come up to a seated position to off-balance the opponent and complete the takedown.

A transition from De La Riva guard to an omoplata shoulder lock by threading the outside leg over the opponent's shoulder.

An advanced back take from De La Riva guard using a matrix-style lean-back to spin behind the opponent while maintaining leg control.

The fundamental sweep from Reverse De La Riva guard, using the inside hook and grips to sweep the opponent as they attempt to pass.

A smooth transition from Reverse De La Riva guard to the deep half guard position by threading underneath the opponent.

A sweep from Reverse De La Riva where you push the opponent's trapped knee to collapse their base and sweep them sideways.

A back take from Reverse De La Riva guard by spinning behind the opponent using the RDLR hook as a pivot point.

The Kiss of the Dragon back take initiated from Reverse De La Riva guard, threading through the opponent's legs to invert to their back.

Techniques and principles for maintaining the Reverse De La Riva guard and recovering it when the opponent attempts to pass.

The fundamental butterfly guard sweep using an underhook and butterfly hook to elevate and off-balance the opponent to one side.

A variation of the butterfly sweep emphasizing the hooking motion of the foot to elevate and turn the opponent over.

An arm drag from butterfly guard to clear the opponent's arm and spin behind them for a back take.

A powerful butterfly sweep using double underhooks to clamp the opponent's arms and sweep them with superior upper body control.

A guillotine choke attack from butterfly guard that uses the seated position and hooks to control distance and finish the choke.

A kimura shoulder lock attack from butterfly guard, using the seated position to secure the double wrist grip and attack the shoulder.

A transition from butterfly guard to X guard by extending one hook underneath the opponent and repositioning to control both legs.

An elevator-style sweep from butterfly guard that uses both hooks and upper body control to launch the opponent overhead.

A snap down technique from butterfly guard that brings the opponent's head down into a front headlock position for follow-up attacks.

A sweep from butterfly guard using an overhook to trap the opponent's arm and sweep them toward the trapped side.

A sneaky collar choke from butterfly guard that uses a loop of the gi collar around the opponent's neck to finish the submission.

A butterfly sweep with emphasis on following through directly to the mount position rather than side control.

A sweep using the half butterfly position where one hook is in while the other leg controls the opponent's leg in a half guard configuration.

A butterfly sweep utilizing a strong collar tie to snap the opponent's posture down and sweep them using head control.

An arm drag from butterfly guard followed by a transition to a single leg takedown on the near leg.

A transition from butterfly guard to Single Leg X guard by isolating one leg and repositioning your hooks.

A dynamic butterfly sweep that uses a whipping motion of the hook to launch the opponent sideways with speed and explosiveness.

A systematic series of attacks from butterfly guard built around securing and maintaining a strong underhook.

A simple and effective sweep from butterfly guard where you tap the opponent's knee to collapse their base while sweeping with your hook.

The technique of pulling guard directly into a seated butterfly guard position from standing, establishing hooks and grips simultaneously.

The fundamental X guard sweep where you off-balance the opponent and stand up underneath them to complete the takedown.

A refined version of the X guard sweep focusing on a technical stand up to ensure balance and control throughout the sweep.

A transition from X guard to the back by using the leg control to spin behind the opponent as they try to regain balance.

An overhead sweep from X guard that sends the opponent flying over your head using both hooks and upper body control.

An ankle pick sweep from X guard that trips the opponent by controlling and picking up the far ankle while disrupting their base with hooks.

A transition from X guard to a single leg takedown by coming up to standing with control of one of the opponent's legs.

A deceptive sweep from X guard where you fake one direction to set up the real sweep in the opposite direction.

The foundational sweep from Single Leg X guard, using both feet on the hip to off-balance and topple the opponent.

An entry into the heel hook submission from Single Leg X guard by transitioning the trapped leg into an ashi garami position.

A direct inside heel hook attack from Single Leg X guard, transitioning into the saddle or inside sankaku position for the finish.

A kneebar attack from Single Leg X guard by extending the hips against the opponent's trapped knee joint.

A straight ankle lock attack from Single Leg X guard, using the leg entanglement to control the opponent while attacking the ankle joint.

An overhead sweep from Single Leg X that launches the opponent over you using both feet on their hip as elevation points.

A transition from Single Leg X guard to full X guard by repositioning your hooks to control both of the opponent's legs.

A calf slicer submission from Single Leg X guard that uses the shin as a fulcrum against the opponent's calf muscle.

A back take from Single Leg X guard by using the leg entanglement to spin behind the opponent when they turn away.

The primary entry into X guard from butterfly guard, using the butterfly sweep attempt to create the transition opportunity.

An entry into X guard from De La Riva guard by transitioning the DLR hook into the X guard configuration.

Principles and techniques for maintaining the Single Leg X guard position and recovering when the opponent attempts to escape.

A counter from X guard when the opponent attempts to leg drag pass, using the X guard hooks to off-balance them during the pass attempt.

The fundamental half guard sweep using an underhook to off-balance and come on top. This is the first sweep every half guard player should master.

A powerful sweep from the Z-guard (knee shield half guard) that uses frames and hip movement to off-balance the top player and come on top.

A kimura attack from bottom half guard that capitalizes on the opponent posting their hand on the mat. Can be used as a submission or as a sweep tool.

The dogfight is a neutral scramble position reached from half guard where both players are on their knees. Mastering this transition is essential for offensive half guard play.

A back take from the half guard dogfight position. When the sweep is defended, transition behind your opponent for one of the most dominant positions in grappling.

A guillotine choke attacked from bottom half guard when the opponent drives their head down. The half guard hook prevents them from passing to escape the choke.

The electric chair sweep, popularized by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, uses the lockdown to stretch and split your opponent's legs for a powerful sweep. Can also be used as a submission by overextending the groin.

The coyote guard is a half guard variation where you use a cross-body underhook and knee shield to create powerful sweeping angles. Developed by Lucas Leite.

An arm drag from bottom half guard to off-balance the opponent and set up back takes or sweeps. The half guard hook helps control distance and positioning.

An armbar attack from the Z-guard position. The knee shield creates space and an angle that makes the armbar accessible when the opponent reaches across your body.

A simple and effective sweep from half guard that targets your opponent's far knee, disrupting their base and allowing you to come on top.

A sweep from bottom half guard where you roll underneath your opponent using an underhook and momentum, coming out on top on the other side.

Named for the cowboy-like leg position, this sweep from half guard uses a butterfly hook insertion and underhook to create powerful lifting leverage.

The Plan B sweep is a secondary option when the underhook sweep is blocked. You redirect and sweep your opponent in the opposite direction.

A sweep using the butterfly hook from half guard position. By inserting a butterfly hook with the inside leg, you create a hybrid position with powerful elevation-based sweeps.

An entry into a toe hold from bottom half guard. When the top player drives forward with their trapped leg, you can attack the foot for a powerful submission.

The fundamental entry into deep half guard from standard half guard. Deep half guard places you directly under your opponent's center of gravity, giving you tremendous sweeping leverage.

The waiter sweep from deep half guard involves elevating your opponent's leg overhead like a waiter carrying a tray, then sweeping them over your body.

The Homer Simpson sweep from deep half guard uses a rolling motion to sweep your opponent by coming out behind them. Named for the backwards-disappearing-into-a-hedge motion.

A deep half guard sweep that transitions directly into a back take. As you sweep your opponent, you use the momentum to come out behind them with hooks in.

A sweep from deep half guard where you use a lockdown-style leg control to stretch your opponent's base and sweep them by splitting their legs apart.

A classical deep half guard sweep using an underhook on the far leg to control and topple the opponent. One of the most reliable deep half sweeps.

The signature deep half sweep of Bernardo Faria, a five-time world champion. Uses a single leg-style drive combined with deep half positioning to achieve an incredibly high-percentage sweep.

The most fundamental half guard escape technique. Using frames to create space and shrimping to recover full guard, this is essential survival for white belts caught in bottom half guard.

The lockdown is a half guard control position made famous by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. It traps the opponent's leg with a figure-four leg configuration and stretches them to break their posture.

A fundamental defensive technique using the knee shield in half guard to create space and recover to full closed guard. Essential survival skill for beginners.

A transition from the knee shield half guard into deep half guard. The knee shield provides the initial distance needed to scoot underneath your opponent.

A sweep using a butterfly hook inserted from bottom half guard. The combination of half guard control and butterfly elevation creates a versatile attacking position.

A transition from deep half guard to X guard, giving you access to a different set of sweeps and attacks. Useful when deep half sweeps are being defended.

The whip up sweep from half guard lockdown uses an explosive hip motion to come up into a dogfight position. A signature move of the 10th Planet system.

A triangle choke applied from the mount position. By isolating one arm and threading your leg over the neck, you create a powerful blood choke from the most dominant top position.

The gift wrap is a control position from mount where you wrap your opponent's arm across their own face using collar or wrist control. It sets up chokes, arm locks, and back takes.

A transition from the gift wrap mount control to the back. The gift wrap traps one arm, making it easy to transition to back control as your opponent turns away.

An armbar from high mount, one of the highest-percentage submissions in all of grappling. By climbing to high mount, the armbar becomes very tight with minimal space for escape.

A fundamental choke from mount using cross collar grips. This classic gi technique applies pressure to both carotid arteries simultaneously for a clean blood choke.

A kimura shoulder lock applied from mount position. When your opponent pushes on your chest or tries to frame, their extended arm becomes vulnerable to this attack.

A triangle choke set up from S-mount, a high mount variation where one leg is tucked under the opponent's shoulder. The S-mount gives tremendous control and a direct path to the triangle.

The fundamental armbar from mount position. This is one of the first submissions taught to every white belt and remains effective at the highest levels of competition.

A no-gi variation of the Ezekiel choke applied from mount using a fist or knife-hand against the throat. A sneaky and effective choke that catches many opponents off guard.

The monoplata is a shoulder lock applied from mount using your legs. By threading your leg over the opponent's arm and across their back, you create a powerful rotational shoulder lock.

A sneaky wrist lock applied from mount when the opponent grips your gi or tries to frame. Wrist locks are often overlooked but are highly effective when your opponent is focused on defending other attacks.

The fundamentals of maintaining mount position against an opponent's escape attempts. Good mount maintenance is the foundation for all mount attacks.

An advanced transition from mount to a heel hook position. When the opponent bridges and creates space, you can drop into a leg entanglement rather than fighting to maintain mount.

Setting up the arm triangle (head and arm choke) from the mount position. The mount provides the ideal angle to isolate the arm and lock the choking position before transitioning to finish.

A control position from mount where you pin one of your opponent's arms to the mat by twisting it and controlling at the elbow. Sets up armbars, chokes, and transitions.

An extremely rare and advanced submission from mount where you place your shin across the opponent's throat and use your hands to pull their head into the choke. Requires exceptional flexibility.

Technical mount is a variation of mount where one foot is posted on the ground with the knee pointing up, and the other leg hooks across the opponent's body. It provides superior back take access and prevents flat escapes.

The transition from technical mount to full back control. Technical mount provides the ideal angle and control to insert hooks and establish back mount.

The most fundamental mount escape, using a bridge and hip escape to recover half guard. This is the first mount escape every practitioner should learn.

A mount escape where you use your foot to drag your opponent's ankle over your leg, creating a half guard and then working to a full escape. Effective when the top player sits heavy.

An explosive mount escape using a kipping motion to simultaneously bridge and create space to recover guard. More athletic than the standard escape but highly effective.

The Americana shoulder lock from mount, sometimes called the paint brush. A fundamental top-position submission that attacks the shoulder joint through lateral rotation.

Setting up the head and arm choke (arm triangle) from mount. This setup focuses on getting the opponent's arm across their face and locking the choking grip before transitioning to finish.

The Von Flue choke from mount, applied when the opponent hangs onto a guillotine grip after you have passed to mount or side control. You use shoulder pressure against their own grip to choke them.

A systematic approach to maintaining mount using alternating pressures and positions. Combines low mount, high mount, and technical mount into a flowing control system.

A powerful arm-in choke applied from side control by threading your arm under the opponent's neck and through their far armpit, finishing with a figure-four grip.

A collar choke from side control where you feed the near side lapel deep behind the opponent's neck and use your forearm as a blade across their throat.

A deceptive choke using a split grip on the collar resembling a baseball bat hold, finished by spinning to north south.

An armbar attack on the opponent's near arm from side control, transitioning to a perpendicular angle to hyperextend the elbow.

An armbar targeting the opponent's far arm from side control, often set up by baiting them to push against your chest.

A control position where you wrap the opponent's own arm across their face and pin it, opening up multiple attacks including back takes and chokes.

The fundamental transition from side control to full mount using proper hip positioning and leg placement.

A transition from side control to the dominant knee on belly position, creating pressure and opening submission opportunities.

The fundamental side control escape using an underhook to create space and recover guard or come up to a wrestling position.

An advanced escape from side control where you invert under the opponent and come out behind them, often leading to a back take.

A wrestling-inspired cradle technique from side control that locks the opponent's head and leg together, creating immense control and submission opportunities.

A choking attack from side control where one of the opponent's arms is trapped inside the guillotine grip, creating a powerful blood choke.

A comprehensive system for maintaining crushing side control pressure through proper weight distribution, hip positioning, and shoulder pressure.

A fundamental transition from side control to north south position, maintaining top pressure throughout the movement.

A dynamic armbar attack from side control where you spin over the opponent's head to isolate and finish the far arm.

A technique to switch from one side of side control to the other by hopping your hips over the opponent's body, maintaining top control throughout.

A triangle choke applied from the top position in side control by threading your legs around the opponent's head and arm from an inverted angle.

A transition from side control to back control by forcing the opponent to turn away and securing hooks behind them.

A sneaky wrist lock submission from side control applied when the opponent frames against you with a bent wrist.

A traditional judo pinning position adapted for BJJ, using the scarf hold to control the opponent from side control with devastating shoulder pressure.

A powerful kimura submission attacked from the north south position, using your body weight and leverage to isolate and finish the shoulder lock.

A powerful blood choke made famous by Marcelo Garcia, applied from north south by wrapping the near arm around the opponent's neck and using body positioning to finish.

A basic transition from north south back to side control, maintaining pressure and control while changing position.

An armbar attacked from the north south position by isolating the opponent's arm and spinning into the finishing position.

The fundamental escape from the north south position using bridging to create space and turning into the opponent to recover guard.

A transition from north south directly to mount by sliding over the opponent's body while maintaining heavy pressure.

An anaconda choke entry from north south using a rolling motion to tighten the choke and finish from a scramble position.

A transition from north south into a paper cutter choke by feeding the lapel and rotating back to side control with the choking grip in place.

A pressure technique from north south where you transition a knee near the opponent's face to generate discomfort and force reactions for submissions.

The fundamentals of maintaining the north south position with proper weight distribution, hip pressure, and grip control.

A classic armbar attack from knee on belly, capitalizing on the opponent's instinct to push your knee away.

A cross collar choke attacked from the knee on belly position, using the top pressure to open up the collar grips.

An armbar attacking the opponent's far arm from knee on belly, often set up by reaching across to grip the far wrist.

A devastating choke from knee on belly using split grips on the collar, finished by spinning through to north south.

A smooth transition from knee on belly to full mount, using the elevated position to step over into mount.

A transition from knee on belly to back control, capitalizing on the opponent's instinct to turn away from the knee pressure.

A dynamic spinning armbar from knee on belly where you rotate over the opponent's body to catch the far arm.

The fundamental escape from knee on belly using frames to push the knee off and recover guard position.

A setup for the bow and arrow choke initiated from knee on belly, using the elevated position to feed the collar grip before transitioning.

A kimura attack from knee on belly targeting the opponent's near arm when they attempt to push your knee off.

A quick collar choke from back control using a shallow grip on the collar to create a fast submission.

A powerful collar choke from back control where you slide your hand across the collar to create a deep choking grip behind the opponent's neck.

An armbar from back control initiated by securing a kimura grip on the opponent's arm and transitioning to a perpendicular armbar finish.

A triangle choke applied from back control by transitioning your hooks to a triangle leg configuration around the opponent's neck and arm.

An advanced back control system where you use the opponent's own lapel to trap their arm across their body, creating a 'straight jacket' that opens up multiple choke entries.

A devastating spinal lock from back control made popular by Eddie Bravo, involving a leg entanglement and neck crank that twists the opponent's spine.

The fundamental skills for inserting, maintaining, and recovering hooks when controlling the opponent's back.

An alternative to hooks for back control where you lock a triangle with your legs around the opponent's torso, creating immense pressure and control.

A fundamental escape from back control where you work to slide down and recover at least a quarter guard position on the bottom hook.

An escape from back control where you rotate your body in the direction of the choking arm, straightening the arm and spinning out like a hitchhiker giving a thumbs up.

A dominant control position reached from back control where you trap both of the opponent's arms, leaving them completely defenseless to strikes and chokes.

A sneaky wrist lock applied from back control when the opponent grabs your choking arm to defend.

A back control variation using only one hook while maintaining strong upper body control, useful as a transition or when one hook is cleared.

A back control variation where both feet are posted on the opponent's hips like sitting in a chair, providing strong control and submission setups.

A variation of the rear naked choke (Mata Leao) using a slightly different hand position and finishing mechanic, targeting the carotid arteries for a blood choke.

A triangle choke applied from the back mount position, using your legs to choke the opponent when arm chokes are being effectively defended.

A wrestling-inspired technique for taking the back from the turtle position using a spiral ride to break the opponent down and insert hooks.

The fundamental system for establishing and maintaining the seatbelt grip from back control, the most important upper body control for back attacks.

A transition from back control to the truck position, a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu staple that opens up twister, calf slicer, and other unique attacks.

An armbar from back control where you swing your leg over the top of the opponent's head while maintaining back position, finishing the arm without giving up the back.

The most fundamental leg lock in BJJ. This submission attacks the ankle joint by applying pressure across the Achilles tendon using a figure-four grip while extending the hips.

One of the most powerful submissions in grappling, the inside heel hook attacks the knee's rotational ligaments (MCL, ACL) by torquing the heel inward while controlling the hip line from Inside Sankaku or Saddle position.

A heel hook variation that attacks the lateral ligaments of the knee (LCL, posterolateral corner) by rotating the heel outward from standard Ashi Garami or outside leg entanglement positions.

A kneebar applied from a top position by isolating the opponent's leg and hyperextending the knee joint. This variation is commonly entered during guard passes or scrambles.

A kneebar initiated from bottom position, commonly entered when the opponent attempts to pass your guard. Uses hip escape mechanics to isolate a leg and attack the knee joint.

A twisting foot lock that attacks the ankle and knee by rotating the foot using a figure-four grip. The toe hold creates rotational stress on the ankle ligaments and meniscus.

A compression lock that uses the shin bone as a wedge behind the opponent's knee, creating intense pressure on the calf muscle and knee joint when the lower leg is folded back.

A calf slicer applied from the back mount when the opponent defends chokes by tucking their chin. Uses the hooks and body triangle positioning to attack the leg.

The foundational leg entanglement position in modern leg lock systems. Outside Ashi Garami provides control of the opponent's leg for ankle lock and toe hold attacks while maintaining safe distance.

The most dominant leg entanglement position, also known as the Saddle, Honeyhole, or 411. Your legs form a triangle around the opponent's trapped leg, controlling the hip and exposing the heel for inside heel hook attacks.

A symmetrical leg entanglement where both grapplers have equal leg control, with each person's legs mirrored. Used both offensively for heel hooks and defensively to neutralize the opponent's guard.

A heel hook attack from the 50/50 guard position. Requires breaking the symmetry of the position to expose the opponent's heel while protecting your own.

A sweep from the 50/50 guard position that uses the leg entanglement to off-balance the opponent and come on top, earning points while maintaining leg attack options.

A transition from closed guard into Ashi Garami or other leg entanglements. Opens the closed guard purposefully to attack the legs when upper body submissions are being defended.

A smooth transition from De La Riva guard into leg entanglements by using the existing hook and off-balancing mechanics of DLR to enter Ashi Garami positions.

A transition from bottom half guard into leg entanglements by using the existing half guard hooks to trap and isolate the opponent's leg for Ashi Garami.

A transition from Single Leg X guard into deeper leg entanglements. Single Leg X provides excellent access to the legs and serves as a launching pad for heel hook and ankle lock attacks.

Essential defensive techniques for escaping heel hook attacks. Focuses on protecting the knee by clearing the heel, straightening the leg, and disengaging from the entanglement.

Fundamental defense against straight ankle lock attacks. Teaches how to relieve pressure, hide the foot, and escape back to a neutral or dominant position.

Defensive techniques for escaping kneebar attacks by preventing full extension of the knee and working to extract the leg from the opponent's control.

Detailed breakdown of the finishing mechanics for the inside heel hook, focusing on grip placement, rotational direction, and hip positioning for maximum effectiveness.

Detailed breakdown of the finishing mechanics for the outside heel hook, emphasizing the lateral rotation needed to attack the LCL and posterolateral corner of the knee.

A toe hold attack initiated from the 50/50 guard position, used as an alternative to the heel hook or as a combination attack when the heel is difficult to expose.

An ankle lock initiated from the top half guard position by backing out of the half guard and transitioning into an Ashi Garami on the trapping leg.

A straight foot lock developed by the Estima brothers, applied during a guard pass when the opponent places their foot on your hip or bicep. Traps the foot and applies a crushing ankle lock.

A devastating leg lock that attacks both legs simultaneously by twisting the lower body while controlling the opponent's legs in a figure-four configuration. Applies pressure to the knees, ankles, and lower back.

A transition from butterfly guard into a leg entanglement for heel hook attacks. Uses the butterfly hook to elevate and off-balance the opponent before diving under for the legs.

An advanced leg lock that twists the entire lower leg by controlling both the foot and the knee in opposite rotational directions. Creates extreme torsional stress on the knee.

A unique kneebar variation that uses a guillotine-like grip on the knee to apply direct compression to the kneecap and hyperextend the joint. Often used as a surprise attack from scrambles.

A rare and advanced submission named after Shinya Aoki that combines a hamstring lock with a twisting knee attack. Applied from a reverse Ashi Garami or inverted leg entanglement position.

The complete sequence from establishing the 411 (Inside Sankaku) position to finishing the inside heel hook. Emphasizes the connection between positional control and submission.

A leg entanglement where your legs cross the opponent's body to the opposite side, creating a powerful control position that exposes the heel and prevents the standard escape of clearing the knee line.

The art of pummeling for superior leg entanglement positions, analogous to hand fighting in wrestling. Covers inside and outside positioning, knee line battles, and transitioning between entanglements.

A variation of the 50/50 guard where you are positioned behind the opponent's leg rather than facing them. Provides strong heel hook access while limiting the opponent's ability to counter-attack.

A dynamic rolling entry into leg entanglements from standing, named after Masakazu Imanari. Uses a forward roll to close distance and immediately enter Ashi Garami without pulling guard.

A transition from the mount position to a straight ankle lock by spinning to the legs. Used when the opponent is defending all upper body submissions effectively.

A kneebar attack initiated from the knee on belly position by stepping over the opponent's nearside leg and falling back for the submission.

A leg lock attack initiated from the Truck position (a calf-riding back control where the opponent's legs are entangled). Transitions from the twister setup into heel hook or calf slicer attacks.

A modern leg lock entry using K Guard, a position developed by Lachlan Giles. Uses an inverted guard position to thread under the opponent and enter directly into Inside Sankaku for heel hook attacks.

A systematic approach to chaining multiple leg lock attacks together, cycling between ankle locks, toe holds, heel hooks, and kneebars to overwhelm the opponent's defenses.

An explosive double leg takedown where you drive through your opponent with maximum force, changing levels quickly and blasting through their hips to take them down.

A low-risk single leg attack targeting the opponent's ankle or lower shin, commonly used in no-gi grappling to minimize exposure to front headlock counters.

A powerful wrestling takedown where you shoot in and control the opponent's inner thigh, then finish by lifting or turning the corner to take them down.

A deceptive takedown that uses collar tie pressure to force the opponent's weight onto their lead foot, then picks up the ankle while snapping their head down.

A clinch-range takedown where you lock your hands around your opponent's torso and use hip pressure, lifting, or tripping to bring them to the mat.

A setup technique where you snap your opponent's head down to establish a dominant front headlock position, opening up guillotines, D'Arces, and go-behinds.

A dynamic takedown where you duck under the opponent's arm, load them across your shoulders, and roll or dump them to the mat.

A wrestling technique where you duck under your opponent's arm from the clinch to take their back, one of the most effective standing back takes in grappling.

An explosive sacrifice throw from the clinch where you arch and throw your opponent laterally, landing in a dominant top position.

A fundamental judo throw where you turn in, load your opponent onto your hip, and throw them over using hip rotation and a lifting motion.

A classic judo shoulder throw where you turn in under your opponent and throw them over your shoulder, using their forward momentum against them.

A hand technique throw where you use your leg as a roadblock while wheeling your opponent over it, requiring precise timing and off-balancing rather than brute strength.

A foot technique where you reap your opponent's heel from the outside while pushing them backward, a simple but effective throw at close range.

A powerful hip throw where you sweep your opponent's legs with your trailing leg while rotating them over your hip, combining the mechanics of a hip throw with a leg sweep.

A subtle but effective foot technique where you reap your opponent's foot from the inside while pushing them off balance, often used as a setup or combination attack.

A fundamental judo foot technique where you reap your opponent's leg from the inside, driving them backward over their reaped leg. One of the most common and effective takedowns in gi grappling.

A variation of Seoi Nage where both hands grip the sleeve and lapel without threading under the arm, providing a tighter entry and powerful throwing arc.

One of the most spectacular and effective judo throws, Uchi Mata uses a sweeping action against the opponent's inner thigh combined with a powerful hip rotation to launch them over.

A sacrifice throw where you fall to your back, place your foot on the opponent's hip or stomach, and launch them overhead using your leg as a lever.

A sacrifice technique where you fall to the side while hooking your opponent's inner thigh with your butterfly hook, sweeping them diagonally over you.

A deliberate technique for safely pulling your opponent into your guard in competition, establishing your preferred bottom game while controlling the distance.

A simple and effective gi takedown where you use a cross collar grip to drag your opponent past you, taking their back or achieving a dominant angle for a takedown.

A combination technique where an arm drag clears the opponent's defense and creates an angle for a powerful double leg takedown entry.

A powerful wrestling clinch technique using a two-on-one arm control (Russian tie) to manipulate your opponent's posture and set up various takedown finishes.

A grip fighting sequence where you establish a two-on-one arm control to create an angle and then transition to a single leg takedown on the far leg.

A submission finish from the front headlock position, wrapping the arm around the neck to apply a guillotine choke, one of the most common standing and ground submissions.

A transition from the front headlock to a D'Arce choke (Brabo choke), threading your arm through to create a tight arm-triangle choke from the front.

The fundamental defense against all leg attacks, the sprawl involves shooting your hips back and driving your weight down on your opponent's upper back to kill their takedown attempt.

The fundamental clinch defense strategy centered on winning underhook position to control distance, deny angles, and prevent your opponent from executing takedowns.

A beautifully timed judo technique where you sweep your opponent's advancing foot just as it is about to plant, using minimal effort to achieve maximum effect.

A fundamental guard passing position where you kneel between your opponent's legs with one knee up and one knee down, creating a headquarters from which you can launch multiple passing attacks.

A dynamic standing guard pass where you control one leg, step laterally past the other, and quickly move to side control, forming an X pattern with your footwork.

A guard pass where you take an exaggerated long step over your opponent's bottom leg, switching your hips and landing directly into side control or north-south.

A pressure pass where you fold your opponent's legs toward their chest, stacking their spine and eliminating their hip movement before sliding around to side control.

A suffocating guard pass system developed by Sao Paulo competitors, emphasizing constant heavy pressure, crossface, and incremental advancement through the guard with no space given.

A powerful guard pass where you secure double underhooks on your opponent's legs, stack them on their shoulders, and walk around their stacked legs to establish side control.

A guard pass where you weave your arm under one of your opponent's legs and over the other, creating a control point that pins their legs together while you pass to the side.

A crushing half guard pass where you flatten your opponent, kill their underhook, and use heavy crossface pressure to extract your leg and advance to side control.

A modern passing system where you establish a tight body lock around your opponent's torso from inside their guard, using upper body control to negate their leg-based defenses.

A dynamic passing combination where you use a torreando (bullfighter) pass to push legs to one side and immediately transition to a leg drag to solidify your passing position.

The most fundamental half guard pass, where you slice your knee across their thigh while using crossface pressure to advance to side control.

The fundamental method for opening a closed guard by standing up inside your opponent's guard and using gravity and posture to break their ankle lock.

A kneeling closed guard break where you drive your knee up the middle of your opponent's guard like splitting a log, forcing their legs open and creating a passing opportunity.

A quick guard pass where you backstep from a standing position, spinning your hips away from your opponent and quickly landing past their legs into side control or north-south.

A passing variation where instead of finishing the knee slide to side control, you continue sliding your knee across their body and transition directly into mount.

A specific pass designed to defeat De La Riva guard by stripping the DLR hook and immediately transitioning to a knee cut pass before they can re-establish their guard.

A systematic approach to defeating spider guard by stripping the sleeve grips and collapsing the frames, then passing once the spider guard structure is dismantled.

A pressure-based approach to passing butterfly guard by flattening the guard player to their back, killing their hooks, and driving through to side control.

A method for defeating the lasso guard by unwinding the lasso wrap and transitioning to a passing position, neutralizing the strong rotational control of the lasso.

Techniques for defeating the worm guard by addressing the lapel feed, stripping the grip, and passing before the guard player can re-establish the worm guard configuration.

The fundamental half guard passing technique using a strong crossface and underhook denial to flatten the bottom player and extract your leg to advance to side control.

A guard pass where you pin one or both of your opponent's legs to the mat using your hands, shins, or body weight, immobilizing their lower body while you advance around them.

A guard pass where you secure a single underhook on one of your opponent's legs, using it to control their hip and pass to the underhook side.

A passing technique where you swing your legs from one side to the other like a windshield wiper, changing angles rapidly to pass a seated or recumbent guard player.

An advanced passing concept where you alternate between heavy pressure passing and explosive speed passing, using each to set up the other and create unsolvable passing combinations.

A combination pass where you initiate a knee slide, and when your opponent defends by framing, you backstep and transition to a leg drag to complete the pass from the opposite angle.

An advanced passing technique where you hover lightly above your opponent's guard, using minimal contact and quick directional changes to pass before they can establish defensive hooks.

A combination technique where you initiate a stack pass from closed guard and transition to an armbar when your opponent pushes on your shoulder or hip to prevent the pass.

A flashy but effective guard pass where you cartwheel over your opponent's legs, using the acrobatic movement to bypass their guard entirely and land in side control or north-south.

An advanced combination concept where you initiate a guard pass and flow directly into a submission without consolidating the passing position, catching opponents in transition.

The foundational hip escape movement used to create space and recover guard. This is the single most important defensive movement in BJJ.

A safe method of standing up from a seated or guard position while maintaining defensive posture and the ability to re-engage guard if needed.

An inversion-based guard recovery where you roll over your shoulder to bring your legs back in front of your opponent, commonly used when your guard has been partially passed.

An advanced guard retention technique where you invert your hips over your shoulders to bring your legs back into play, used when conventional hip escapes are insufficient.

A systematic approach to using bone-based frames with your arms to prevent guard passes and maintain distance from an advancing opponent.

Using the knee shield (a cross-body frame with your shin) in half guard to prevent your opponent from smashing through your half guard and achieving side control.

A dynamic guard recovery technique where you perform a sit-out motion to extract yourself from a compromised position and re-establish guard.

A grip-based guard retention system using collar and sleeve controls to manage distance and prevent your opponent from passing your open guard.

The technique of using your legs to pummel inside your opponent's arms and legs to recover guard when they are attempting to pass, similar to upper body hand fighting but with your lower body.

A comprehensive system for retaining guard from a seated open guard position, using a combination of hand posting, scooting, and foot placement to stay ahead of your opponent's passing attempts.

Techniques for maintaining butterfly guard when your opponent tries to smash, back step, or go around your butterfly hooks.

Specific techniques for maintaining De La Riva guard when your opponent attempts a torreando (bullfighter) pass by grabbing both pants legs and swinging your legs to the side.

Methods for maintaining spider guard when your opponent attempts to strip your grips, stack you, or pass around your legs.

Defensive techniques for maintaining half guard when your opponent attempts to flatten you with a smash pass, crossfacing and driving their weight through you.

A fundamental technique for recovering guard from the turtle position by sitting through to reestablish a guard framework against your opponent.

Using a shin-to-shin connection to recover guard against a standing opponent by controlling their lead leg and maintaining an attachment point.

Chaining multiple hip escapes together in succession to create enough distance to recover guard when a single hip escape is insufficient.

Defensive techniques for preventing the stack pass, where your opponent drives your legs over your head to flatten you and pass to side control.

The fundamental skill of using your feet, grips, and hip movement to control the distance between you and a standing or kneeling opponent in open guard.

Using straight-arm frames against your opponent's shoulders, biceps, or hips to create and maintain distance for guard retention.

A systematic approach to using your feet for guard retention in open guard, involving specific foot placement patterns to track and control your opponent's movement.

The technique of pulling guard from standing in a way that immediately establishes a strong guard position rather than simply falling to your back.

Escaping bottom side control by creating frames, hip escaping, and recovering guard to re-establish a defensive guard position.

Escaping bottom mount by trapping an arm and leg, bridging, and recovering guard to return to a more neutral position.

Defensive techniques for preventing or recovering from the leg drag pass, where your opponent controls your leg across their body to pass your guard.

A controlled method of pulling your opponent into your closed guard from a standing position, establishing an immediate offensive guard position.

A systematic transition from the turtle position back to a guard position, focusing on protecting yourself during the movement and establishing control once in guard.

Recovering an active guard position from turtle by using defensive frames and hip movement to transition safely to a bottom guard.

Transitioning offensively from turtle to a single leg takedown by driving into your opponent and attacking their lead leg.

Transitioning from side control to mount by sliding your knee across your opponent's belly, a fundamental top position advancement technique.

Transitioning from side control to mount by driving your knee up and over your opponent's hip, using a quick explosive movement rather than a slow slide.

A fluid transition from knee on belly to armbar, capitalizing on your opponent's defensive reaction of pushing against your knee to expose their arm for attack.

Transitioning from mount to back control when your opponent turns to their side to escape, capitalizing on their defensive movement to secure a superior position.

Transitioning from back control to mount when your opponent defends the rear naked choke by turning into you, allowing you to take the top position.

Transitioning from side control to the crucifix position by trapping your opponent's near arm and using your legs to control both of their arms, exposing them to chokes and strikes.

Transitioning from bottom half guard to full closed guard by creating space and extracting your opponent's trapped leg.

Transitioning from standard half guard to deep half guard by diving underneath your opponent to control their trapped leg at the hip level.

Transitioning from butterfly guard to X guard when your opponent stands up or posts a leg, using the elevation from butterfly hooks to enter X guard.

Transitioning from standard closed guard to rubber guard by breaking posture and using your leg flexibility to control your opponent's head and arm.

A safe method of transitioning from standing to a seated open guard position when your opponent does not want to engage on the feet.

A dynamic escape from turtle using a Granby roll to invert and recover guard, particularly effective when your opponent is riding on top with chest pressure.

A wrestling-based escape from turtle where you sit your hips through to face your opponent and recover a guard or standing position.

An advanced offensive transition from bottom turtle where you use a Peterson roll to reverse position and take your opponent's back.

An offensive technique used against an opponent in turtle, snapping their head and upper body down to the mat to break their defensive posture and expose their neck or back.

A series of attacks from the front headlock position on a turtled opponent, including chokes, spins to the back, and transitions to dominant positions.

Attacking a turtled opponent by trapping one of their arms with your legs and controlling the other with your arms to establish the crucifix position, exposing their neck for chokes.

The essential defensive principles and posture for the turtle position, including hand position, elbow placement, and strategies for preventing your opponent from breaking you down or taking your back.

A wrestling-based escape from turtle where you stand up by posting on your hands and explosively driving to your feet, using hand fighting to break any grips.

Applying a guillotine choke to a turtled opponent from the front headlock position, using the chin-strap grip to isolate the neck and finish the choke.

Applying a D'Arce choke (also known as the brabo choke) to a turtled opponent by threading your arm under their armpit and around their neck to create a figure-four choking mechanism.

A fundamental solo drill that builds the hip escape (shrimping) movement pattern essential for guard recovery and escapes from bottom positions.

A solo drill that develops the explosive bridging motion used to escape mount and other bottom positions.

Develops the technical stand up, the safest method to return to your feet from a seated guard position while maintaining defensive posture.

A partner drill that builds the reflexive ability to re-insert your guard whenever an opponent begins to pass, using hip escapes and knee-shield frames.

A repetition drill for the arm drag, a versatile technique used from seated guard and standing to off-balance and take the back.

A standing partner drill that develops the ability to fight for underhooks, a critical skill for clinch control and takedown setups.

A standing drill that develops the snap down, using a collar tie grip to break posture and create takedown or front headlock opportunities.

A solo and partner drill that grooves the level change and penetration step essential for all wrestling-style takedowns.

A rolling inversion drill used to recover guard, escape from turtle, and reguard when an opponent is attempting to pass.

A fundamental turtle escape drill that develops the explosive sit out motion to face your opponent and recover guard or come up on a single leg.

A seated partner drill where both players fight to insert and maintain inside leg position, developing the leg dexterity needed for open guard play.

A flowing drill where the passer chains multiple guard pass attempts together without stopping, building the ability to transition between passes under resistance.

The classic closed guard submission chain drill, cycling between the three major attacks based on common defensive reactions.

A high-repetition drill for the knee slice pass, one of the most reliable and versatile guard passes at all levels.

A drill to develop the back take transition from the chair position (seatbelt with one hook) to full back control with both hooks or body triangle.

A drill that develops the ability to invert underneath a passing opponent to recover guard using shoulder rolls and hip inversions.

A drill to develop the butterfly hook elevation that forms the basis of all butterfly guard sweeps.

A solo and partner drill for the toreando (bullfighter) pass footwork, developing the lateral movement and grip fighting needed to pass open guard.

A drill to develop the ability to maintain spider guard grips and foot placement against a standing opponent who is attempting to strip grips.

A drill focused on recovering the underhook from bottom half guard, the most critical position battle in half guard play.

A drill for safely standing up inside an opponent's guard while maintaining posture and base, essential for initiating standing guard passes.

A fundamental solo drill for learning to absorb the impact of throws and takedowns safely using proper breakfalling and rolling technique.

A timed drill alternating between the trap and roll and hip escape mount escapes to build reflexive escape ability under pressure.

A structured positional sparring drill where one person works to pass the guard while the other works to sweep or submit, resetting after each success.

A flow drill cycling between major leg lock entries including single leg X, 50/50, outside ashi, and inside sankaku to develop smooth entry transitions.

The foundational closed guard attack chain where each submission flows into the next based on the opponent's defensive reaction.

An advanced system using the kimura grip as a control position from side control to chain submissions, sweeps, and transitions.

A classic closed guard combination where the hip bump sweep creates reactions that open up the kimura and guillotine choke.

A guard passing combination that chains the knee slice and leg drag passes, two of the most effective passes that complement each other perfectly.

A combination that integrates the guard pull directly into an immediate sweep attempt, preventing the opponent from establishing a passing position.

A wrestling-based takedown chain that transitions between double leg and single leg attempts based on the opponent's defensive reactions.

A standing guard pass combination that alternates between the toreando (bullfighter) pass and the X pass to overcome open guard defenses.

A comprehensive back attack system that chains the rear naked choke with armbar and triangle submissions based on common hand-fighting defenses.

A mount attack system that chains three fundamental submissions, using the defense of each to set up the next.

A combination from bottom half guard that uses a sweep attempt to transition directly into a guard pass when the opponent defends.

An advanced chain from De La Riva guard that uses sweep threats to set up back takes, exploiting the opponent's weight distribution when defending sweeps.

A flow from closed guard that uses sweep attempts to generate reactions that open up submissions, creating a constant offensive cycle.

A combination that flows directly from a takedown into an immediate guard pass, capitalizing on the momentum and positional advantage of the takedown.

A combination from spider guard that uses bicep control and push-pull mechanics to break posture and set up the triangle choke.

A submission chain from side control that attacks americana, kimura, and straight armbar in sequence, following the opponent's defensive movements.

A progressive guard chain starting from butterfly guard, transitioning to X guard when the opponent stands, and finishing with a technical sweep.

An advanced combination that uses leg lock entries as sweep setups, creating a dilemma where the opponent must choose between being swept or submitted.

A comprehensive front headlock attack series that chains three devastating chokes based on the opponent's defensive reactions to each.

An open guard system using collar and sleeve grips to chain triangle, omoplata, and sweep attacks based on the opponent's posture and reaction.

A combination that turns a mount escape into an immediate counter sweep, allowing you to go from worst position to top position in one sequence.

An advanced half guard combination that transitions from standard half guard to deep half guard and finishes with a sweep, using progressive entries.

A system for entering leg lock positions from various open guard configurations, creating a seamless path from guard to leg entanglement.

An advanced escape that transitions from a bottom side control escape directly into a leg lock entry, catching the opponent off guard during a positional transition.