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REAR NAKED CHOKE John Danaher

1m · John Danaher

This video features John Danaher explaining the correct technique to apply a Rear Naked Choke from a back mount position. He demonstrates how to work the thumb knuckle under the opponent's jaw, progressively increasing the pressure and securing the position of the forearm and wrist. He emphasizes the importance of controlling the opponent's neck and using the chin to secure the position further. Finally, he demonstrates the correct elbow and arm positioning for optimally applying the choke.

Technique: Rear Naked Choke Position: Back Control Category: Submissions

The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher

30m · John Danaher

In this video, renowned instructor John Danaher explores the three most crucial Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) techniques a white belt should know, placing a particular emphasis on the elbow escape. He details how the elbow escape can effectively be used from the bottom position to escape from different kinds of pins. The move is labeled as the most important in all of BJJ, particularly beneficial for beginners as it underlines the concept of escaping from a poor position. Danaher further guides to the understanding of different pins and the correct means of using the elbow escape in various situations.

Technique: Elbow Escape Position: Bottom Position Category: Escapes

Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

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The video is an instructional BJJ course by John Danaher that focuses on pin escapes and turtle escapes, which are important defensive maneuvers in BJJ. The series is part of the 'Go Further Faster' program aimed at speeding up the progress and effectiveness of a practitioner by identifying core positional skills required for first competence and ultimate excellence in the sport. The objective of the course is to teach foundational body movements, technical skills, concepts, tactics, and grand strategies upon which all progress in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu is made. Danaher emphasizes on 'Foundationalism', the idea that all skills of Jiu-Jitsu are supported by these foundational aspects.

Technique: Not specified Position: Submission Escape Category: Escapes

How To Do The Perfect Armbar by John Danaher

16m · John Danaher

John Danaher, highly respected BJJ coach and instructor, gives detailed guidance on how to perform the perfect armbar from the mount. Beginning with the basic positioning and factors necessary to engage the armbar, he lays out a precise approach to achieve the position, control the situation, and finally break the opponent's defense. He carefully explains the important concept of getting the opponent's elbow inside the line of your hips and provides strategies to achieve that against a resistant opponent. His method includes a precise hand-walking technique to make the armbar effective and able to be executed in various situations.

Technique: Armbar Position: Mount Category: Submissions

How To Do The Perfect BJJ Side Control Escape by John Danaher

15m · John Danaher

In this instructional video, John Danaher walks viewers through the process of how to perform a perfect side control escape. Explaining the principles behind a controlling pin, including the use of a pin as a set of wedges, he challenges the notion that success relies on body weight alone. Danaher emphasizes the importance of understanding how the opponent is holding you as this would directly influence the most effective method of escape. The video provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of effective side control escape techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Technique: Side Control Escape Position: Side Control Category: Escapes

Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher

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The video 'Leglocks: Enter The System' by John Danaher is an in-depth instructional program on mastering leg locks, which have been labelled as the "great equalizer" in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. John Danaher, one of the most sought after grappling instructors, guides the viewer through a curriculum-based approach to leg locks, detailing various positions and techniques. He emphasizes how leg locks can be successfully applied regardless of physical strength or flexibility, making it a game-changing skill to master. Much credit is given to his teachings for the success of UFC World Champions like Georges St Pierre and Chris Weidman, and ADCC competitor Garry Tonon.

Technique: Various leg lock techniques Position: Leg Entanglement Category: Leg Locks

Best Takedowns For Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) by John Danaher

42m · John Danaher

In this video, BJJ coach John Danaher explains and demos several effective takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He discusses the differences between BJJ and other standing martial arts like judo and wrestling, emphasizing the importance of minimizing back exposure to prevent giving up points in BJJ matches. He also introduces some core selection criteria for BJJ takedowns that guide the techniques presented in his Feet to Floor series. The video provides a comprehensive resource for practitioners looking for effective and safe methods for taking opponents to the ground in a BJJ context.

Technique: Various effective takedowns for jiu-jitsu Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

How To Do The Perfect Triangle Choke Even If You Have Short Legs by John Danaher

13m · John Danaher

In this YouTube video, John Danaher, an acclaimed Jiu-Jitsu coach, teaches how to perform a perfect triangle choke, even for those with short legs. He emphasizes that the success of the triangle choke does not merely depend on leg length but also heavily on proper body positioning. He provides a detailed breakdown on the correct body positioning and provides instruction on how to lock in the triangle for a tight choke. The video serves as an informative guide for all skill levels, with or without shorter legs.

Technique: Triangle Choke Position: Guard Generic Category: Submissions

Back Attacks Enter The System by John Danaher

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John Danaher, the most sought after BJJ Instructor worldwide, teaches his 'Enter The System' technique for back attacks. This teaching is based around a system used by world class athletes such as Gordon Ryan, George St. Pierre and more, and has been proven to be effective in EBI overtime history. The tutorial is easy to follow and broken down into a curriculum suitable for all levels. There is over 8.5 hours of content to learn from.

Technique: Enter The System Position: Back Control Category: Back Attacks

5 Tips To Pass ANY Guard by John Danaher

36m · John Danaher

John Danaher provides instructional content discussing five vital tips to improve and succeed in passing any guard within Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He begins with the emphasis on maintaining proper posture and base when stand up in an opponent's open guard. Danaher explains how to prevent the common guard player's technique of manipulating the opponent's head and hip positions to break their posture. The key takeaways include maintaining an upright chest (head higher than hips) and distributing weight evenly across the whole foot, not just the ball or heels. This way, practising these techniques can build a strong foundation for successful guard passing.

Technique: Posture and Base Control Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Passing

BJJ Nogi Takedown by JOHN DANAHER

29s · John Danaher

In this video, renowned instructor John Danaher demonstrates a Nogi Takedown technique known as a Lateral Drop. He illustrates the transition from a possible forward throw to the lateral drop when the former isn't plausible. Instructor Danaher emphasizes the importance of stepping in on the training partner, keeping your chest open, and the right time to switch to the lateral drop. The short clip provides a clear idea of execution for this particular takedown.

Technique: Lateral Drop Position: Standing — Leg Control Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

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The video is a part of the 'Go Further Faster' series by renowned BJJ instructor, John Danaher. Focusing on the fundamental aspect of Guard Retention, Danaher discusses one of the most important skills - retaining your guard against an opponent who intends to pass and pin you down. He aims to identify and explain the foundational skills, movements, and concepts needed to reach full potential in jiu-jitsu. The series focuses on three major positions where we must fight to retain the guard.

Technique: Guard Retention Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

How To Do The Perfect BJJ Mount Escape by John Danaher

26m · John Danaher

John Danaher demonstrates and details the mechanics of executing a successful elbow escape from the mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After breaking down the anatomy of the mount and its impact on the overall dynamic, he delves into how to apply the elbow escape in this setting. The tutorial pays particular attention to the positioning of the practitioner's body and how to manipulate the opponent's body to achieve a successful escape. The video underscores the importance of understanding the concept of 'wedges' utilized in the mount position and how to effectively counter these.

Technique: Elbow Escape Position: Mount Category: Escapes

Are you training wrong? John Danaher explains the ideal way to drill for BJJ | Lex Fridman #182

56s · John Danaher

In this YouTube video, BJJ coach John Danaher explains the true purpose of drilling in BJJ. He argues that the common practice of repetitive drilling for the sake of reaching certain numbers does not result in improvement. According to him, the focus should be on skill acquisition and understanding the underlying mechanics of a technique. He emphasizes the importance of gaining knowledge, but distinguishes this from actual skill, which is another layer of proficiency.

Technique: Skill Acquisition Position: Unspecified Category: Drills

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher

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The video features renowned instructor John Danaher teaching a new philosophy of positional escapes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Insisting on the transformative potential of escapes, he demonstrates how to turn these defensive maneuvers into powerful attacks, creating a seamless blend of position and submission. Away from conventional wisdom, he instructs on leg and arm-based pins aimed at optimizing your escape strategy. Danaher, known for coaching champions like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre, also shares insights into successful submission attacks, putting emphasis on leg locks, arm locks, and clamp guards.

Technique: Positional escapes into attacks Position: Various Category: Escapes

How To Do The Perfect Kimura From Side Control by John Danaher

10m · John Danaher

John Danaher presents a detailed breakdown of how to execute a Kimura submission from Side Control. He explores the importance of differentiating between the pushing and pulling hand, emphasizing the need for a 'pull dominant' Kimura over a 'push dominant' one. He also introduces the concept of the 'power line', which involves orienting oneself along a diagonal axis to the opponent, from opposite hip to shoulder. This alignment generates extreme tension in the opponent's arm, leading to a highly effective submission.

Technique: Kimura Position: Side Control Category: Submissions

HOW TO OPEN CLOSED GUARD - JOHN DANAHER

39s · John Danaher

In this video, John Danaher teaches how to open closed guard in BJJ. He demonstrates the steps of coming up, putting one knee in the center and flexing the hamstring. The key details are to walk the left leg into alignment, posturing the knee right on the opponent's tailbone, and then inserting a knee post in the center to break the opponent's closed guard.

Technique: Open Closed Guard Position: Closed Guard Category: Guard Passing

Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

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This video presents an instructional lesson from BJJ expert and coach, John Danaher on his unique 5-step system for guard passing. It aims to simplify one of the most difficult tasks in BJJ, making it more efficient and precise. The teachings are a part of Danaher's unified system for dealing with the guard, focusing on the crucial steps and requirements for the guard passer. The system has proved successful for notable athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and GSP.

Technique: 5-step system for guard passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

HOW TO ESCAPE RUBBER GUARD - GORDON RYAN

1m · Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan teaches how to escape from the rubber guard position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Initially, the aim is to post both hands on the ground and move the right shoulder forward. However, if the opponent's elbow dominates the inside space and prevents this, one should pace both hands on the floor, lean head over head, and stand. Then, turn the thumbs down and shake until the head and arm come free.

Technique: Rubber Guard Escape Position: Guard Open Category: Escapes

KNEE ELBOW ESCAPE by Gordon Ryan

1m · Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan, a well-known BJJ instructor, demonstrates the 'Knee Elbow Escape' technique in this instructional video. The technique begins with the practitioner on the bottom of the guard, bridging and straightening their leg to expose the top player's foot. The bottom player traps the exposed foot between their two legs and uses a series of leg movements to wedge the top player's knee. The sequence culminates with the practitioner escaping to a half guard position.

Technique: Knee Elbow Escape Position: Guard Generic Category: Escapes

Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan

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This instructional video presents Gordon Ryan's 3-part, systematic approach to guard passing. Ryan, an ADCC World Champion and IBJJF No Gi Double Gold Black Belt World Champion, teaches his method which works regardless of size or skill level. In over 10 hours of detailed instruction and analysis of live sparring footage, he demonstrates how he dissects and bypasses the guard of highly skilled opponents. Emphasizing knowledge as the key to winning, Ryan shares insights from his intense, focused study of passing.

Technique: Systematic Guard Passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

HOW TO GET CHEST TO CHEST #1 Gordon Ryan

27s · Gordon Ryan

The video features BJJ superstar, Gordon Ryan explaining a guard passing method to get chest to chest contact with the opponent. He emphasizes the importance of working around the opponent's frames, using a cross shoulder post. He also describes a 'pull-push' game, which includes a hip switch and an over back grip to gain control over the opponent's head and shoulders. Once control is gained, Gordon demonstrates how to easily start getting "chest to chest" and pass the guard, even if the opponent attempts to push away.

Technique: Cross Shoulder Post, Hip Switch, Over Back Grip Position: Other Category: Guard Passing

INSIDE ELBOW ESCAPE From BOTTOM MOUNT by Gordon Ryan

18s · Gordon Ryan

The video features instructor Gordon Ryan teaching the Inside Elbow Escape from a Bottom Mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ryan demonstrates escaping when the opponent has their hands on the floor and feet close together, no crossface applied. He emphasizes securing the inside position before initiating a bridge to successfully escape, putting yourself in a better position to counterattack.

Technique: Inside Elbow Escape Position: Mount Category: Escapes

They Shall Not Pass by Gordon Ryan

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This video features Gordon Ryan, the ADCC Absolute Champion, presenting his guard retention system that can be employed in various positions including X guard, half guard, and seated guard. Gordon shows detailed techniques on how to prevent common passes such as knee cuts, torreando, and stacking. The 8-volume series not only showcases the techniques but also includes footage of Gordon performing these techniques live at the gym while narrating the process, giving a comprehensive understanding of the system.

Technique: Guard Retention against knee cuts, torreando, stacking Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

One of my favorite ways to get to a triangle. #bjj #jiujitsu #gordonryan #jonjones

1m · Gordon Ryan

In this YouTube video, renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor Gordon Ryan presents an instructional video on how to set up a triangle choke from the guard position. He demonstrates this technique by taking control of his opponent's wrist and shoulder, which forces the opponent to move in a specific direction. Ryan then uses this movement to take his knee inside of his partner's shoulder and throw his foot over to establish the triangle choke. He emphasizes on the importance of controlling the angle and the opponent's leg to secure the submission.

Technique: Setup from guard Position: Triangle Choke Category: Submissions

Guard Retention - How To Never Get Your Guard Passed In Jiu Jitsu by Gordon Ryan

13m · Gordon Ryan

In this instructional video renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, Gordon Ryan, demonstrates how to retain guard. He emphasizes the importance of not allowing your opponent to pass your guard, particularly past your hips which he refers to as the "J point". Ryan demonstrates various grips and transitions to keep the opponent in front and avoid guard pass, stressing the concept of "stickiness" and constant off-balancing. He also outlines strategies for preventing the opponent from taking control of the head and keeping control of the inside position.

Technique: Retention Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

The Pillars of Defense: Pin Escapes - Defensive to Offensive Cycles by Gordon Ryan

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The video is part of a 9-part series by Gordon Ryan focused on pin escapes from multiple positions like mount, side control and knee-on-belly. Gordon aims to provide strategies, tips and techniques on how to transform defensive situations into offensive opportunities by capitalizing on opponents' pins. Emphasis is laid on improving the effectiveness of kipping escapes, side guards, and tricep post escapes. The video also includes rolling footage from gym sessions featuring Gordon Ryan applying the techniques and detailed breakdowns of his actions for better understanding.

Technique: Pin Escapes Position: Mount Category: Escapes

Great Kimura Sequence from Butterfly Guard by Gordon Ryan

1m · Gordon Ryan

The video features instructor Gordon Ryan explaining a Kimura sequence from the butterfly guard position. He shows how to let the opponent cross-face, then reach around and lock hands for the Kimura. He explains options they have based on the opponent's reaction, such as getting their hand behind their back or using it for positional gains. He mentions the possibility of transitioning to other attacks like armbar, triangle, or taking the back.

Technique: Kimura Sequence Position: Guard Butterfly Category: Submissions

Great Options From Mount Position by Gordon Ryan

59s · Gordon Ryan

In this video, instructor Gordon Ryan explains a strategy for maintaining positional control from the mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He demonstrates how to pin down the opponent's hand and describes using a "dilemma" strategy, where the opponent has to choose between two unfavorable options. If the opponent does not react to the hand pin, Ryan advises to lift their arm above their head. However, if the opponent attempts to remove the pin, it opens them up to several other submissions or back exposure. Ryan emphasizes the importance of creating these sort of dilemmas to control the fight and stay a step ahead of your opponent.

Technique: Hand Pinning and Control Position: Mount Category: Positional Control

Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Seated Position by Gordon Ryan

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In this video, Gordon Ryan shares advanced techniques from his seated open guard. Techniques covered include the shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi, double kouchi gari, and ashi garami entries. He imparts knowledge on how to systematically control and attack any reaction from this position, having honed these techniques with his professor, John Danaher. The video includes live sparring footage where Gordon applies these techniques, followed by a breakdown of the footage for better understanding.

Technique: Shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi, Double kouchi gari, Ashi garami entries Position: Guard Seated Category: Guard Retention

What Every BJJ White Belt And Blue Belt Should Learn And Focus In Jiu Jitsu by Gordon Ryan

6m · Gordon Ryan

In this video, Gordon Ryan emphasizes the importance of learning to escape and defend bad positions before moving on to attacking techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gordon Ryan advises that white to blue belts should focus on their pin escapes and submission escapes which will instill the confidence to open up and attempt submissions and attacks. From purple belt onwards the focus can then shift towards attacking techniques as by that point the practitioner should have a solid defensive foundation. He suggests this structure based on his own experiences and training.

Technique: Escaping/Defending and Attacking Position: Various Category: Concepts/Strategy

The Best Way To Escape From The Jiu Jitsu Body Triangle by Gordon Ryan

9m · Gordon Ryan

In this video, Gordon Ryan teaches how to efficiently escape the "Body Triangle" position, a commonly used back control technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ryan explains and demonstrates that one key to escaping this position is having confidence in your primary defensive hand's ability to prevent the opponent from strangling you. Simultaneously, the secondary hand aids in unlocking the opponent's triangle lock and escaping. The method revolves around the idea of trapping the opponent's leg between your legs, and creating ankle exposure through strategic hip rotating and hand-assisting methods. This technique, he argues, is the most effective way of escaping the body triangle.

Technique: Body Triangle Escape Position: Back Control Category: Escapes

Systematically Attacking From Top Pins: Mount by Gordon Ryan

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This video features Gordon Ryan instructing viewers on his 8-volume mount control system. This system is designed to teach you how to maintain the mount position effectively, shut down opponent's potential escapes, and isolate limbs for submissions. Techniques used by Ryan in live sparring are broken down and explained in detail. This system is the same one that Ryan has utilized to dominate at elite levels of no-gi grappling, incorporating his coach John Danaher's revolutionary concepts and dilemmas.

Technique: Top Pins Position: Mount Category: Positional Control

ARM DRAG TO BACK TAKE - GORDON RYAN

1m · Gordon Ryan

This YouTube video features BJJ black belt Gordon Ryan demonstrating the "Arm Drag to Back Take" technique. After obtaining a high armpit grip on the partner's arm, Gordon elevates his elbow and pushes his partner's arm underneath it. Then, he simultaneously pulls across the hands and over the right shoulder to position his partner's arm across the center line, achieving a tight grip. Subsequently, with a pendulum action of his left leg, he tucks in the right elbow while hanging off his partner's body, gaining control over his partner's posture and successfully taking their back. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high grip on the armpit for better control and grip retention.

Technique: Arm Drag to Back Take Position: Back Control Category: Transitions

How To Perfectly Escape From Mount, Side Control and North South No Gi by Gordon Ryan

13m · Gordon Ryan

In this instructional video, Gordon Ryan demonstrates how to escape from mount, side control, and north-south positions effectively in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the concept of "pin escapes". Ryan builds on the idea of cranium control and the necessity of controlling the opponent's head and shoulders to maintain a pin. The primary strategy revolves around establishing an inside position, where the practitioner fights to bring their limbs to the inside while simultaneously separating the opponent's control from their head and shoulders. Furthermore, he explores adjustments for north-south position due to its unique nature where the opponent does not control the practitioner's head and shoulders. Ryan finishes by highlighting the transition from a defensive cycle to an offensive one after successfully escaping.

Technique: Escaping Position: Mount Category: Escapes

Systematically Attacking From Half Guard by Gordon Ryan

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This video is a comprehensive guide on how to control and attack from the Half Guard position by Gordon Ryan, an ADCC Absolute Champion. Ryan delves into his preferred Half Guard configurations such as knee shields, half butterfly, and deep half, and explains the techniques, strategies and combinations that he has perfected for no-gi grappling. Moreover, he shows how to effectively pummel and grip in a no-gi context using underhooks, cross shoulder posts and more. The video also includes live rolling footage, broken down in real-time by Ryan, which gives a hands-on demonstration of the system in action.

Technique: Sweeps, Back Takes, Leg Locks, Grips Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

Escaping the mount Choosing the escape based on where their weight is placed

9m · Lachlan Giles

The video features BJJ instructor Lachlan Giles teaching viewers on how to escape the mount using the redistribution of opponent's weight. He explains that escaping depends on where the opponent's weight is placed. The instructor emphasizes blocking the opponent's hips, having the correct forearm placement, utilizing the elbow against opponent's knee and getting the leg in a flat position to trap the opponent's ankle. Finally, Lachlan suggests squaring up and using a frame to complete the escape.

Technique: Escape based on opponent's weight distribution Position: Mount Category: Escapes

3 BJJ Chokes That Everybody Should Know by Lachlan Giles (Amazing Details)

15m · Lachlan Giles

In this video, Lachlan Giles demonstrates three essential BJJ chokes. Each technique is being described with relevant details to maximize its effectiveness. Giles begins with the Rear Naked Choke, covering the importance of falling to the underhook side and securing the head with your arm and counter-pressure from your head, among other key pointers. He then proceeds to Guillotine and Arm Triangle chokes, explaining their specific details to ensure a successful submission. Giles emphasizes the practicality and high-percentage success rate of these chokes in competitive BJJ.

Technique: Rear Naked Choke, Guillotine, Arm Triangle Position: Back Control Category: Submissions

The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles

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The video is an instructional guide by Lachlan Giles, an ADCC Veteran and renowned BJJ coach, introducing his half guard strategy for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The content covers techniques to manipulate opponents from half guard using their weight against them, detailed instructions to sweep and submit from half guard. The guide, with over 10 hours of content, also reveals Lachlan's trade secrets to mastering the half guard game.

Technique: Sweeps and Submissions Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

Linking 4 different side control escapes (Lachlan Giles)

9m · Lachlan Giles

In this video, instructor Lachlan Giles covers four different side control escapes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The video primarily focuses on situations where the opponent controls the hips but lacks control on the upper body. The techniques involve using both hands to control the opponent's elbow, rolling onto the elbow, and recovering guard or standing up. Special emphasis is given on linking these escape strategies together for maximum efficiency during a match.

Technique: Multiple Escapes Position: Side Control Category: Escapes

Half Guard Kimura Series - As Seen on EBI 5 (Lachlan Giles)

9m · Lachlan Giles

This video is a detailed instructional by Lachlan Giles on the Half Guard Kimura Series, which he used in competition at EBI 5. Lachlan firstly delves into the importance of maintaining pressure on the opponent's wrist and hip to prevent them from achieving an armbar, even when they pass guard. He then demonstrates various strategies when the opponent is outside the legs, including a north-south approach, armbars, back takes, and jumps over the head. This variety of techniques creates an expansive "Kimura trap" system.

Technique: Kimura Series Position: Half Guard Category: Submissions

High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles

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The video is an instructional course by Lachlan Giles focusing on high-percentage chokes in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Giles, widely recognized as a top Australian grappler, explains how these specific chokes can be efficiently used to maximize success in both practice and competition situations. The material taught aims to enhance one's no-gi skills, specifically targeting effective choking techniques.

Technique: High-Percentage Chokes Position: Submission Category: Submissions

5 Tips To Pass Any Guard No Gi by Lachlan Giles

8m · Lachlan Giles

In this YouTube video, Lachlan Giles provides five practical tips on passing the guard in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He emphasizes controlling the shins rather than the knees, pushing away the opponent's feet instead of allowing them to contact his torso, and gaining "inside position" on the opponent's legs to prevent their escape. Additionally, he highlights the importance of upper body control and demonstrates a handy technique to win the "inside space" during hand fighting.

Technique: Passing Tips Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

The best way to escape side control (Lachlan Giles)

8m · Lachlan Giles

In this video, BJJ black belt and accomplished grappler, Lachlan Giles teaches viewers how to escape side control using the 'Basic Hip Escape' technique. He describes two main ways to escape side control - the hip escape and getting to knees. Giles emphasizes the importance of creating space and establishing frames to successfully execute escape. Throughout the video, he demonstrates each move slowly and provides a detailed breakdown, making it easy to understand and replicate.

Technique: Basic Hip Escape Position: Side Control Category: Escapes

Leg Lock Anthology: 50/50 by Lachlan Giles

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In Lachlan Giles's tutorial, he focuses on demonstrating and explaining his signature submission technique, the heel hook from a 50/50 position. As a 2019 ADCC medalist, Giles offers vast insights into his unique submission system that made a significant impact at the ADCC 2019. The video is heavily geared towards thorough understanding and execution of the heel hook technique, featuring narration over training and competition footage for detailed analysis of Giles's decision-making process during fights.

Technique: Heel Hook Position: Leg Entanglement 50 50 Category: Leg Locks

6 approaches to passing the knee shield (Lachlan Giles)

8m · Lachlan Giles

In this video, Lachlan Giles, a notable BJJ black belt, demonstrates six approaches to passing the knee shield while in half guard. Giles emphasizes the importance of forethought and prevention in dealing with the knee shield, suggesting to ideally block the knee shield before it fully forms. The video goes on to cover various techniques such as walking back to center, pushing the hip or foot, and swinging the hips in front of the leg for successful guard passing strategies against the knee shield. All these strategies are explained with detailed steps and practical tips for when these approaches would be most effective during a BJJ match.

Technique: Passing the Knee Shield Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

No Gi Pendulum Sweep and Arm Bar from Closed Guard (Lachlan Giles)

6m · Lachlan Giles

The video is an instructional demonstration by 2nd degree BJJ Black Belt, Lachlan Giles on executing No Gi Pendulum Sweep and an Arm Bar from the Closed Guard position. He starts with explaining the importance of blocking one of opponent's posts by cupping the elbow and moving your hips out to create space. Then, he guides on reaching one hand through the created gap, pulling towards the knee. Finally, he emphasises on doing a pendulum motion with legs to sweep the opponent over, while ensuring correct muscle use.

Technique: No Gi Pendulum Sweep and Arm Bar Position: Closed Guard Category: Sweeps

Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles

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In this video, Lachlan Giles teaches the fundamentals of escaping in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, both in gi and no-gi. He provides techniques and strategies on how to escape from different positions such as mount, back, and side control. Viewers can also learn about understanding the threats from each position, staying safe, and finding their path back to safety. The video also includes sparring from bad positions with narration to understand the techniques better.

Technique: Gi and No-Gi Escapes Position: Mount Category: Escapes

How To Do The Perfect BJJ K Guard by Lachlan Giles

7m · Lachlan Giles

In this YouTube video, Lachlan Giles outlines the steps and strategies employed to execute a successful sweep from the K Guard position. Giles explains the importance of off-balancing the opponent, and demonstrates how to exploit this to lift and manoeuvre the opponent's leg to a more advantageous position. Techniques also include using the K Guard position to potentially expose the opponent's back, hinting on other available options such as the inside heel hook and pass across move in the 70-30 position, which gives the practitioner stronger control and safety whilst executing the sweep.

Technique: Sweep from K Guard Position: Guard K Category: Guard Retention

Linking attacks from Single leg X guard (Lachlan Giles)

8m · Lachlan Giles

Lachlan Giles instructs on how to link attacks from Single Leg X Guard position in BJJ. He starts by explaining the importance of the control position, with your outside foot on the opponent's hip and your knee touching your heel. He presents three different sweep options depending on your opponent's responses. Firstly, if you can reach the far leg, you can square up and sweep your opponent directly back. Secondly, if the far leg is out of reach, you can apply a twisting motion while keeping your legs tightly around theirs to off-balance and sweep them. Lastly, if the opponent drops their knee to the mat, you can loop under their leg to off-balance them and come up on top.

Technique: Linking Attacks Position: Guard Single X Category: Transitions

No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard by Lachlan Giles

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This video is a tutorial on the No-Gi Open Guard technique, specifically the K Guard, led by Lachlan Giles. It provides insights into leg locks, sweeps and back attacks to enable the learner to effectively overcome bigger opponents. Giles demonstrates the systematic strategies and game plans essential for mastering the K Guard roll leading to devastating locks including the 50/50 inside heel hook. The tutorial further includes strategies for attacking grapplers in different positions such as standing, kneeling, and during guard passing.

Technique: K Guard Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Retention

Finishing from side control depending on the reaction of the near arm (Lachlan Giles)

11m · Lachlan Giles

The video features instructor Lachlan Giles teaching several techniques on managing and advancing from the side control position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Giles presents three different methods to deal with the near arm of the opponent when they are framing against the attacker. Techniques include turning hips to lessen the effectiveness of the opponent's frame, reaching for the elbow to lift it from the ground and transition to an underhook, and controlling the wrist to pin the arm and turn the opponent’s head away. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding and reacting suitably to the opponent's defensive tactics.

Technique: Arm Control Position: Side Control Category: Positional Control

How To Do The Heel Hook Against Bigger And Stronger Opponents by Lachlan Giles (ADCC 2019 Breakdown)

16m · Lachlan Giles

The video features Lachlan Giles, known for his success against larger opponents during the 2019 ADCC, demonstrating his technique for applying the heel hook. Giles emphasizes the importance of the specifics of his leg entanglement position and entries, which he claims differ from the common practices at the time. Giles suggests that his methods offered more success against larger opponents, as these allowed him to retain the use of his legs as his "strongest weapon." He then goes through one pathway of his heel hook technique, which he used against Muhammad Ali, a significantly heavier competitor.

Technique: Heel Hook Position: Leg Entanglement Category: Submissions

The Guard Passing Anthology: Half Guard by Lachlan Giles

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The instructional video by Lachlan Giles covers the techniques of passing half guard. He offers more than 10 hours of educational content which aims to dramatically elevate the BJJ game of the viewer. The course also explores how to manipulate the opponent from the half guard, use their weight against them for passing, and techniques for mounting and taking the back from half guard. The sheer length and extensive detail ensure a comprehensive understanding of all the secrets to half guard passing.

Technique: Half Guard Passing Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

Ouch! 3 Most PAINFUL Submissions in BJJ

1m · Matt Arroyo

In this video, Matt Arroyo presents three of the most painful submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He first demonstrates the 10-finger choke, which involves placing the opponent’s chin in the palm and directing the fingers into the junction between the neck and chin, clamping the elbows and applying pressure. Next, he shows the bicep slicer which is applied when the armbar fails. This involves triangling the opponent's arm and applying pressure to the forearm and bicep with the wrist bones. Although it's not likely to cause a break, it's still very painful.

Technique: 10 finger choke, Bicep slicer Position: Various Category: Submissions

The First 10 Bjj Submissions You Should Learn

11m · Jedi Does Jiujitsu

In the video, ‘Jedi Does Jiujitsu’ shares the first 10 submissions beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) should focus on learning. He provides detailed instructions on how to execute these submissions, including the armbar, Americana, Kimura, triangle, and D'Arce choke. The instructor emphasizes that these techniques are high-percentage moves that are relatively simple for beginners to pick up, and he explains how to perform each submission from different positions. The video is meant to be a comprehensive guide for beginners looking to improve their submission skills in BJJ.

Technique: Armbar, Americana, Kimura, Triangle, D'Arce Choke Position: Various Category: Submissions

High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles

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The video is an instructional course by Lachlan Giles focusing on high-percentage chokes in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Giles, widely recognized as a top Australian grappler, explains how these specific chokes can be efficiently used to maximize success in both practice and competition situations. The material taught aims to enhance one's no-gi skills, specifically targeting effective choking techniques.

Technique: High-Percentage Chokes Position: Submission Category: Submissions

REAR NAKED CHOKE John Danaher

1m · John Danaher

This video features John Danaher explaining the correct technique to apply a Rear Naked Choke from a back mount position. He demonstrates how to work the thumb knuckle under the opponent's jaw, progressively increasing the pressure and securing the position of the forearm and wrist. He emphasizes the importance of controlling the opponent's neck and using the chin to secure the position further. Finally, he demonstrates the correct elbow and arm positioning for optimally applying the choke.

Technique: Rear Naked Choke Position: Back Control Category: Submissions

Super useful REAR NAKED CHOKE detail 👊 #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsu

18s · Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu

Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu presents a quick, instructional video on refining the technique of the Rear Naked Choke submission. While the conventional approach involves simply closing your elbow, a more effective method, as the instructor explains, is to rotate the elbow backward. This technique, while seemingly minor, amps up the power and efficiency of the choke by closing the space around the opponent's neck.

Technique: Adding rotation Position: Back Control Category: Submissions

The Triangle Machine by Craig Jones

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The video features BJJ star Craig Jones teaching his patented clamp system for executing a Triangle Choke, a submission move he has frequently used to dominate BJJ championships. Craig Jones rose to fame after his impressive performance in ADCC 2017 and EBI, where he used the Triangle Choke as one of his secret weapons. He introduces the Triangle Machine course, which focuses on mastering this specific technique to conquer the mat every time.

Technique: Clamp system Position: Triangle Choke Category: Submissions

A Sneaky Armbar that Everyone Should Know

35s · Matt Arroyo

This short video tutorial by Matt Arroyo presents a clever armbar submission from inside control. He demonstrates a unique grip, referred to as the "what time is it" grip, used to turn the opponent's head and raise their arm, setting up for the armbar. He then explains how to execute the move step by step, showing how to swivel the leg, secure the opponent's elbow, and finalize the submission with the armbar. His method focuses on surprise and speed, claiming that the opponent should already be tapping out by the time the position is secured.

Technique: Armbar Position: Armbar Category: Submissions

A sneaky Jiu Jitsu armbar that everyone should know!

1m · Matt Arroyo

This video is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tutorial by Matt Arroyo. In it, he demonstrates an armbar submission technique from the open guard position, a move he attributes to Marcelo Garcia. The step-by-step demonstration shows how to successfully perform the armbar when an opponent attempts to gain an underhook, utilizing your opponent's momentum against them. If executed properly, the technique would lead to an efficient armbar, causing discomfort to the opponent, and possibly leading to submission.

Technique: Armbar Position: Guard Open Category: Submissions

Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher

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John Danaher, a renowned BJJ instructor, introduces his system for the Kimura submission in this instructional video. He advertises this system as an effective and versatile choice both for Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu, and even for self-defense purposes. As the teacher of champions including Garry Tonon, Georges St Pierre, and Chris Weidman, Danaher's methods are praised for their efficiency. The Kimura system is said to enhance one's overall understanding and performance in Jiu Jitsu.

Technique: Kimura System Position: Side Control Category: Submissions

Never use a Body Triangle From Closed Guard

16s · JoshRichBJJ

In this video, instructor JoshRichBJJ demonstrates how to execute a calf slicer from a closed guard position. The instructor emphasizes the mistake of using a body triangle from closed guard. After his opponent employs this flawed technique, he capitalizes by bringing his leg up to trap his opponent's foot, ultimately submitting them with a calf slicer.

Technique: Calf Slicer Position: Closed Guard Category: Submissions

One of my favorite ways to get to a triangle. #bjj #jiujitsu #gordonryan #jonjones

1m · Gordon Ryan

In this YouTube video, renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor Gordon Ryan presents an instructional video on how to set up a triangle choke from the guard position. He demonstrates this technique by taking control of his opponent's wrist and shoulder, which forces the opponent to move in a specific direction. Ryan then uses this movement to take his knee inside of his partner's shoulder and throw his foot over to establish the triangle choke. He emphasizes on the importance of controlling the angle and the opponent's leg to secure the submission.

Technique: Setup from guard Position: Triangle Choke Category: Submissions

The Front Headlock System by John Danaher

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This video features instruction from renowned coach John Danaher on his system for executing a front headlock. Highlighting its effectiveness in both Gi and No-Gi situations, and for self-defense, John explains the game-changing nature of this technique. The video also explains how the system has been used by UFC champs like Georges St Pierre and Chris Weidman, and grappling icons like Garry Tonon, Eddie Cummings, and Gordon Ryan. The front headlock system can revolutionize the BJJ game of any practitioner.

Technique: Front Headlock System Position: Front Headlock Category: Submissions

CRAIG JONES BREAKS DOWN NINJA CHOKE FROM UFC 296 #bteamjiujitsu

34s · Craig Jones

Craig Jones breaks down the execution of the Ninja Choke as applied in UFC 296. He explains how to trap the opponent's arm and use it to control their posture, highlighting the essential role of weight distribution in setting up the choke. He further demonstrates the technique on a training partner, emphasizing the importance of covering the opponent's head to prevent them from posturing out, and locking in the choke at the bicep to achieve a submission.

Technique: Ninja Choke from front Position: Standing — Torso Control Category: Submissions

How To Do The Perfect Armbar by John Danaher

16m · John Danaher

John Danaher, highly respected BJJ coach and instructor, gives detailed guidance on how to perform the perfect armbar from the mount. Beginning with the basic positioning and factors necessary to engage the armbar, he lays out a precise approach to achieve the position, control the situation, and finally break the opponent's defense. He carefully explains the important concept of getting the opponent's elbow inside the line of your hips and provides strategies to achieve that against a resistant opponent. His method includes a precise hand-walking technique to make the armbar effective and able to be executed in various situations.

Technique: Armbar Position: Mount Category: Submissions

The Fastest Way: To Increase Your Submission Percentage (No Gi) by John Danaher

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This video features John Danaher, a legendary coach and instructor, teaching high-percentage techniques, back takes, and powerful submission strategies to increase your submission percentage in BJJ No Gi. The focus of the video is on the rear strangle, a king of submissions, and its variations. It also includes development of a diverse armdrag system from open guard that forces opponents to expose their back for high-percentage back takes. The video shows how to take the back from various positions like standing, half guard, open guard, closed guard, mount, side mount, and even from inferior positions.

Technique: Back takes Position: Back Control Category: Submissions

Buggy Choke - Fast Breakdown

27s · Keith from Knight Jiu-Jitsu

The video is a quick tutorial by Keith from Knight Jiu-Jitsu on how to apply the Buggy choke from the Side Control position. To initiate the choke, the bottom player pushes the top player's head down and weaves their own leg under his neck. By straightening his leg and connecting it to the other leg while gripping his arm, the choke is applied with significant pressure forcing the top player to tap.

Technique: Buggy Choke Position: Side Control Category: Submissions

Kimura Tutorial

29s · Sideshow Jiu-Jitsu

The instructor demonstrates how to perform a Kimura submission in this video. Starting with both partners sitting, the technique involves grabbing your partner's wrist and elbow before leaning back to apply pressure. To complete the submission, you cross your legs and slowly force the top of their hand towards their neck.

Technique: Kimura Submission Position: Side Control Category: Submissions

Triangles Enter The System by John Danaher

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In this instructional video, John Danaher – a well-known and highly sought-after grappling coach – offers comprehensive coverage on mastering triangle submissions. He refers to the Triangle as the most versatile submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He demonstrates various setups, chokes, and armlocks that could be deployed from either the top or bottom positions. The course aims to transform your overall game by integrating this skill into your moves.

Technique: Setups, Chokes, and Armlocks Position: Triangle Choke Category: Submissions

HOW TO ESCAPE RUBBER GUARD - GORDON RYAN

1m · Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan teaches how to escape from the rubber guard position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Initially, the aim is to post both hands on the ground and move the right shoulder forward. However, if the opponent's elbow dominates the inside space and prevents this, one should pace both hands on the floor, lean head over head, and stand. Then, turn the thumbs down and shake until the head and arm come free.

Technique: Rubber Guard Escape Position: Guard Open Category: Escapes

Choke From Behind Defense - DM Jiu Jitsu

1m · Not mentioned

In this video, the instructor demonstrates a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu choke escape technique for self-defense. The video outlines what one should do if an attacker comes from behind and attempts a chokehold. The instructor teaches how to use the wedge method, using one's hands to get leverage against the attacker's arms and tuck one's chin for protection. The escape method involves exploiting the space created when an attacker tries to drag the individual backward. The goal is to quickly roll one's shoulder and leg to escape. The video emphasizes the need for practice to efficiently execute the escape technique.

Technique: Choke Escape Technique Position: Standing — Transitional States Category: Escapes

Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

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The video is an instructional BJJ course by John Danaher that focuses on pin escapes and turtle escapes, which are important defensive maneuvers in BJJ. The series is part of the 'Go Further Faster' program aimed at speeding up the progress and effectiveness of a practitioner by identifying core positional skills required for first competence and ultimate excellence in the sport. The objective of the course is to teach foundational body movements, technical skills, concepts, tactics, and grand strategies upon which all progress in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu is made. Danaher emphasizes on 'Foundationalism', the idea that all skills of Jiu-Jitsu are supported by these foundational aspects.

Technique: Not specified Position: Submission Escape Category: Escapes

Rear naked choke escape tips #selfdefense selfdefense

59s · Coach Tim

Coach Tim from Independent MMA in Georgia provides tips on how to escape the rear naked choke. His main advice is to avoid getting into the position because it's difficult to escape once established. If caught, he suggests lying towards the side his opponent's fingers (on your neck) are pointing, making it naturally harder for the choke to succeed. Simultaneously attacking the top hand and opponent's bottom foot, keeping the hand straight to prevent leverage, and finally passing through after applying pressure with the head are also recommended.

Technique: Escape/Defense Position: Back Control Category: Escapes

KNEE ELBOW ESCAPE by Gordon Ryan

1m · Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan, a well-known BJJ instructor, demonstrates the 'Knee Elbow Escape' technique in this instructional video. The technique begins with the practitioner on the bottom of the guard, bridging and straightening their leg to expose the top player's foot. The bottom player traps the exposed foot between their two legs and uses a series of leg movements to wedge the top player's knee. The sequence culminates with the practitioner escaping to a half guard position.

Technique: Knee Elbow Escape Position: Guard Generic Category: Escapes

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes by John Danaher

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The video features renowned instructor John Danaher teaching a new philosophy of positional escapes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Insisting on the transformative potential of escapes, he demonstrates how to turn these defensive maneuvers into powerful attacks, creating a seamless blend of position and submission. Away from conventional wisdom, he instructs on leg and arm-based pins aimed at optimizing your escape strategy. Danaher, known for coaching champions like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre, also shares insights into successful submission attacks, putting emphasis on leg locks, arm locks, and clamp guards.

Technique: Positional escapes into attacks Position: Various Category: Escapes

Moves you SHOULD have learned as a #whitebelt

22s · Matt Arroyo

The video is an instructional guide by Matt Arroyo on the importance of underhooks during side control escapes. It emphasizes the costly mistake beginners often make; yielding an underhook back to the opponent during side control escapes or half guard. Arroyo explains the underhook should be retained to facilitate successful escapes and uses the metaphor of giving back a thousand bucks to enlighten the gravity of this mistake.

Technique: Underhook Escape Position: Side Control Category: Escapes

INSIDE ELBOW ESCAPE From BOTTOM MOUNT by Gordon Ryan

18s · Gordon Ryan

The video features instructor Gordon Ryan teaching the Inside Elbow Escape from a Bottom Mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ryan demonstrates escaping when the opponent has their hands on the floor and feet close together, no crossface applied. He emphasizes securing the inside position before initiating a bridge to successfully escape, putting yourself in a better position to counterattack.

Technique: Inside Elbow Escape Position: Mount Category: Escapes

Exit The System by Garry Tonon

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'Exit The System' by Garry Tonon is an instructional video focusing on escaping any submission in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Garry provides the protocols and strategies he's used in high-level competitions against skilled fighters, offering pragmatic insights for serious practitioners. He emphasizes clarity in his teaching, making the video an accessible and comprehensive guide to submission grappling escapes. By implementing these principles, students can become more formidable and versatile in different positions.

Technique: Escaping Submissions Position: Various Category: Escapes

How to suck less as a white belt 😅 #bjj #jiujitsu

22s · Dubious Dom

The video gives tips to BJJ white belts on how to perfect the technique of bridging via proper hip thrusting. Dubious Dom, the instructor, suggests not to use tiny pops of the hips, instead advises to bring the toes close to the hips and thrust the hips up diagonally. This method is particularly useful to facilitate various escapes including the arm trap and roll.

Technique: Proper Hip Thrusting Position: Mount Category: Escapes

3 Self-Defense Escapes Everyone Should Learn

57s · Not Provided

The video covers three different techniques to escape a bear hug, a common position during real-life attacks. Technique one, Sliding South, involves dropping to the base, pushing hands together, flaring elbows and sliding out, ideal when the attacker locks over the arms. The second technique is the Ankle Grab, which is useful when the attacker locks under the arms. Drop down, grab their ankle and pull them off balance. The third technique, Base Drop and Step Around, is used when the attacker locks around the upper chest. Drop the base, step around and block their ankles with your own legs, making sure to secure both legs as you bring them down.

Technique: Sliding South, Ankle Grab, Base Drop and Step Around Position: Standing — Torso Control Category: Escapes

The Pillars of Defense: Pin Escapes - Defensive to Offensive Cycles by Gordon Ryan

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The video is part of a 9-part series by Gordon Ryan focused on pin escapes from multiple positions like mount, side control and knee-on-belly. Gordon aims to provide strategies, tips and techniques on how to transform defensive situations into offensive opportunities by capitalizing on opponents' pins. Emphasis is laid on improving the effectiveness of kipping escapes, side guards, and tricep post escapes. The video also includes rolling footage from gym sessions featuring Gordon Ryan applying the techniques and detailed breakdowns of his actions for better understanding.

Technique: Pin Escapes Position: Mount Category: Escapes

The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher

30m · John Danaher

In this video, renowned instructor John Danaher explores the three most crucial Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) techniques a white belt should know, placing a particular emphasis on the elbow escape. He details how the elbow escape can effectively be used from the bottom position to escape from different kinds of pins. The move is labeled as the most important in all of BJJ, particularly beneficial for beginners as it underlines the concept of escaping from a poor position. Danaher further guides to the understanding of different pins and the correct means of using the elbow escape in various situations.

Technique: Elbow Escape Position: Bottom Position Category: Escapes

The best mount escape #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu

53s · Dubious Dom

The YouTube video teaches how to escape from a mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instructor Dubious Dom prioritizes protecting the head and keeping the opponent low using his elbows. By placing his legs inside the opponent's and shifting onto one hip, he uses his heel to pull the opponent's leg over, creating leverage which can be used in conjunction with an elbow push to escape the hold. The changed position opens up potential follow-up strategies such as underhooks or frames.

Technique: Elbow-hip leverage escape Position: Mount Category: Escapes

Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles

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In this video, Lachlan Giles teaches the fundamentals of escaping in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, both in gi and no-gi. He provides techniques and strategies on how to escape from different positions such as mount, back, and side control. Viewers can also learn about understanding the threats from each position, staying safe, and finding their path back to safety. The video also includes sparring from bad positions with narration to understand the techniques better.

Technique: Gi and No-Gi Escapes Position: Mount Category: Escapes

INSANE Darce escape by Craig Jones 🤯 #bteamjiujitsu

24s · Craig Jones

Craig Jones demonstrates an escape from a Darce choke in this instructional video. The escape involves baiting your opponent into attempting a Darce choke, then punching your elbow out and lifting your hips up in order to create space. This allows you to look around your opponent's arm, using your legs to push off and pull your head out of the choke.

Technique: Elbow Punch Out and Hip Lift Escape Position: Darce Choke Category: Escapes

How To Escape the Kimura #bjj

52s · Matt Arroyo

In this video, Matt Arroyo demonstrates how to effectively escape a Kimura submission hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instruction involves avoiding contact with the floor to prevent opponent's access to further submissions and using weight distribution to hinder the opponent's strength. If the Kimura is initiated, Arroyo demonstrates using the right leg and knee to apply pressure on the trapped arm, encouraging the opponent to abandon the submission. He also emphasizes the importance of smart transitions.

Technique: Weight distribution and knee placement Position: Side Control Category: Escapes

Just Stand Up by Craig Jones

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In this video, grappling expert Craig Jones imparts strategies to escape control positions. By learning stand-up techniques, viewers can manage standup fighters and effectively execute fight finishes. The tutorial is part of a 4-part series, where Craig Jones shares insights about misconceptions regarding pinning and control in modern grappling. It features step-by-step stand-up techniques to escape danger, force scrambles, and set up offensive attacks. The video also teaches methods to control standup fighters using techniques such as turks, staples, and half guard pins. Focusing on control and escape, he demonstrates submissions using the arm triangle, north-south choke, and more as potential fight finishes.

Technique: Escaping control positions Position: Standing Category: Escapes

HOW TO GET CHEST TO CHEST #1 Gordon Ryan

27s · Gordon Ryan

The video features BJJ superstar, Gordon Ryan explaining a guard passing method to get chest to chest contact with the opponent. He emphasizes the importance of working around the opponent's frames, using a cross shoulder post. He also describes a 'pull-push' game, which includes a hip switch and an over back grip to gain control over the opponent's head and shoulders. Once control is gained, Gordon demonstrates how to easily start getting "chest to chest" and pass the guard, even if the opponent attempts to push away.

Technique: Cross Shoulder Post, Hip Switch, Over Back Grip Position: Other Category: Guard Passing

Jiu-Jitsu Guard Passes | 6 Basic but Effective Guard Passes for Gi or No Gi

7m · Eli Knight

In this YouTube video, Knight Jiu-Jitsu instructor Eli Knight teaches basic seated and standing guard passes for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. The techniques he explains apply to both gi and no gi and can be used against a variety of opponents, considering both novice to advanced players. He provides a step-by-step demonstration, emphasizing key principles and scenarios to strategically gain advantage over opponents. Techniques taught include risk to biceps blocks, using elbows to pry, pinning the leg down and side control, among others.

Technique: Seated and Standing Guard Passes Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

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This video presents an instructional lesson from BJJ expert and coach, John Danaher on his unique 5-step system for guard passing. It aims to simplify one of the most difficult tasks in BJJ, making it more efficient and precise. The teachings are a part of Danaher's unified system for dealing with the guard, focusing on the crucial steps and requirements for the guard passer. The system has proved successful for notable athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and GSP.

Technique: 5-step system for guard passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

5 Tips To Pass ANY Guard by John Danaher

36m · John Danaher

John Danaher provides instructional content discussing five vital tips to improve and succeed in passing any guard within Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He begins with the emphasis on maintaining proper posture and base when stand up in an opponent's open guard. Danaher explains how to prevent the common guard player's technique of manipulating the opponent's head and hip positions to break their posture. The key takeaways include maintaining an upright chest (head higher than hips) and distributing weight evenly across the whole foot, not just the ball or heels. This way, practising these techniques can build a strong foundation for successful guard passing.

Technique: Posture and Base Control Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Passing

HOW TO OPEN CLOSED GUARD - JOHN DANAHER

39s · John Danaher

In this video, John Danaher teaches how to open closed guard in BJJ. He demonstrates the steps of coming up, putting one knee in the center and flexing the hamstring. The key details are to walk the left leg into alignment, posturing the knee right on the opponent's tailbone, and then inserting a knee post in the center to break the opponent's closed guard.

Technique: Open Closed Guard Position: Closed Guard Category: Guard Passing

Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan

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This instructional video presents Gordon Ryan's 3-part, systematic approach to guard passing. Ryan, an ADCC World Champion and IBJJF No Gi Double Gold Black Belt World Champion, teaches his method which works regardless of size or skill level. In over 10 hours of detailed instruction and analysis of live sparring footage, he demonstrates how he dissects and bypasses the guard of highly skilled opponents. Emphasizing knowledge as the key to winning, Ryan shares insights from his intense, focused study of passing.

Technique: Systematic Guard Passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Easiest System to Pass The Open Guard

38s · Jon Thomas

Jon Thomas explains a simple system for passing the open guard. The system begins with firmly establishing a grip on the opponent's pants and then backing up to create distance, which makes it harder for the opponent to break the grip. The next step varies based on the opponent's position: for a wide leg, a knee cut pass can be performed; if the leg is shielded, the ankle can be grabbed, pushed down, and passed with a run around pass; if a grip can be established on the leg, a toriondo pass can be executed.

Technique: Pant Grip Pass, Toriondo Pass, Knee Cut Pass Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Passing

The Best No Gi Guard Passing System On The Planet by Gordon Ryan

12m · Gordon Ryan

The video is a 12-minute tutorial from BJJ instructor Gordon Ryan, teaching his Passing Guard System 2.0 in a No Gi context. He explains the importance of getting past the opponent's hip line, known as the "J-point", and camping there. He demonstrates a series of techniques like Toriyando passing, high-step passing, and preventing the opponent's guard recovery through effective head placement and maintaining pressure. He also outlines how to smoothly transition into other later positions, such as half guard, based on the opponent's reactions. The tutorial stresses the role of adaptability and energy conservation during guard passing.

Technique: Passing Guard System 2.0 Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Passing

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The video is an expert instructional from Professor John Danaher, who shares his proven techniques on No-Gi Guard Passing, focusing particularly on the Toreando footwork. The tutorial covers the central principles of passing from various guard forms including half guard, closed guard, supine guard, and seated guard. Danaher, as one of the most detailed and innovative coaches globally, provides insights into establishing control and stabilizing the position as part of the pass. The tutorial is aimed at giving its viewers a unified framework for passing, illustrated with the best ways to ensure dominance against the bottom player.

Technique: Toreando Footwork Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

57 BJJ Guard Passing Techniques in Just 8 Minutes - Jason Scully

8m · Jason Scully

This video features instructor Jason Scully demonstrating 57 guard passing techniques in a little over eight minutes. As a reference video rather than detailed instructional, it quickly shows each technique without getting too in-depth on any one move. Techniques shown include various forms of stack passes, over-under passes, knee cutter passes, and passes from the butterfly guard among others. Despite the ghee worn by Scully, many of the demonstrated techniques can be used successfully without one.

Technique: Various Position: Various Category: Guard Passing

The Closed Guard Passing Video That Will Keep On Giving

5m · Jean Jacques Machado

This video features 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor, Jean Jacques Machado, demonstrating techniques to pass closed guard. He emphasises the importance of body positioning and leverage to effectively break open your opponent's guard – mainly focusing on keeping your shoulders behind your opponent's belt and using your hips for connection and pressure. Machado highlights that the concept of 'looking straight forward' instead of at the opponent can streamline your body shape and make it more difficult for the opponent to maintain their guard. He also teaches how to properly deflect the opponent's legs to move into a controlling position.

Technique: Passing Closed Guard Position: Closed Guard Category: Guard Passing

How to Pass Guards Quickly and Easily Using Leg Attacks by Craig Jones

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In this video, Craig Jones, a renown BJJ world champion, shares his expertise on the technique of using leg attacks to pass guards. Originating from Australia, Craig Jones has garnered accolades at high-profile championships such as EBI and ADCC, as well as Polaris Middleweight Champion. He emphasizes that his passing series, particularly this leg attack strategy, could significantly improve your guard passing performance. This series will not only advance your BJJ skills but also make the sport more enjoyable.

Technique: Leg Attacks Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Nicky Rod's Famous PASS!! #ajj #jiujitsu

30s · Nicky Rod

The video features Nicky Rod demonstrating his famous Body Lock Pass. He begins by achieving the body lock position, then if the opponent counters with hooks, he sprawls the right hip and drags over the mat towards the left. From there, he slides up to get a two-on-one grip and uses a ten-finger grip to rotate the elbow inside if the opponent is pinching his knees. He then steps over and performs a quick back step to secure side control.

Technique: Body Lock Pass Position: Side Control Category: Guard Passing

How to pass the half guard!

52s · Matt Arroyo

The video is an instructional by Matt Arroyo on passing the half guard using the Twisted Half Guard Pass. He explains how to effectively control your opponent's leg and gradually work your foot free from the guard. He emphasizes on maintaining body balance and leg control even after freeing your leg to forestall opponent's reversal. More techniques and details can be found on his website.

Technique: Twisted Half Guard Pass Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

The Guard Passing Anthology: Half Guard by Lachlan Giles

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The instructional video by Lachlan Giles covers the techniques of passing half guard. He offers more than 10 hours of educational content which aims to dramatically elevate the BJJ game of the viewer. The course also explores how to manipulate the opponent from the half guard, use their weight against them for passing, and techniques for mounting and taking the back from half guard. The sheer length and extensive detail ensure a comprehensive understanding of all the secrets to half guard passing.

Technique: Half Guard Passing Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

How to Pass Sit Guard by GORDON RYAN

55s · Gordon Ryan

This video instructs on how to pass the sit guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Focusing mainly on hand fighting, instructor and BJJ World Champion, Gordon Ryan, emphasizes the importance of movement and breaking the opponent's grip. He suggests feigning with the lead legs, creating angles, and then separating the opponent's elbows from their body, before changing levels and locking onto the opponent's body. This technique ensures safety from sweeps and leg locks, allowing the practitioner to step over the opponent's knee and either pass to side control or move into a half guard, ready for a pass.

Technique: Passing Sit Guard Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Easiest Pass in Jiu Jitsu

29s · Jon Thomas

This video demonstrates the principle of Knee Drive and Over Extension as a powerful guard passing technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jon Thomas emphasizes on creating extensions by jamming opponent's legs while they resist back. The instructor details how applying pressure on the opponent's legs, and pulling them open when they push back, can create an opening for a successful guard pass.

Technique: Knee Drive Pass Position: Guard Open Category: Guard Passing

Battle Tested Pressure Passing by Bernardo Faria

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

Bernardo Faria, a 5x black belt World Champion, teaches the techniques of his Battle-Tested Pressure Passing system. This system focuses on the Over/Under Pass, and according to Faria, does not require athleticism or strength. Instead, it relies on simple concepts and pressure. He assures that these methods can effectively deal with any guard style and can be especially helpful against flexible guard players.

Technique: Pressure Passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

KNEE ELBOW ESCAPE by Gordon Ryan

1m · Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan, a well-known BJJ instructor, demonstrates the 'Knee Elbow Escape' technique in this instructional video. The technique begins with the practitioner on the bottom of the guard, bridging and straightening their leg to expose the top player's foot. The bottom player traps the exposed foot between their two legs and uses a series of leg movements to wedge the top player's knee. The sequence culminates with the practitioner escaping to a half guard position.

Technique: Knee Elbow Escape Position: Guard Generic Category: Escapes

Guard Retention - How To Never Get Your Guard Passed In Jiu Jitsu by Gordon Ryan

13m · Gordon Ryan

In this instructional video renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, Gordon Ryan, demonstrates how to retain guard. He emphasizes the importance of not allowing your opponent to pass your guard, particularly past your hips which he refers to as the "J point". Ryan demonstrates various grips and transitions to keep the opponent in front and avoid guard pass, stressing the concept of "stickiness" and constant off-balancing. He also outlines strategies for preventing the opponent from taking control of the head and keeping control of the inside position.

Technique: Retention Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The video is a part of the 'Go Further Faster' series by renowned BJJ instructor, John Danaher. Focusing on the fundamental aspect of Guard Retention, Danaher discusses one of the most important skills - retaining your guard against an opponent who intends to pass and pin you down. He aims to identify and explain the foundational skills, movements, and concepts needed to reach full potential in jiu-jitsu. The series focuses on three major positions where we must fight to retain the guard.

Technique: Guard Retention Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

Jiu-Jitsu Guard Passes | 6 Basic but Effective Guard Passes for Gi or No Gi

7m · Eli Knight

In this YouTube video, Knight Jiu-Jitsu instructor Eli Knight teaches basic seated and standing guard passes for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. The techniques he explains apply to both gi and no gi and can be used against a variety of opponents, considering both novice to advanced players. He provides a step-by-step demonstration, emphasizing key principles and scenarios to strategically gain advantage over opponents. Techniques taught include risk to biceps blocks, using elbows to pry, pinning the leg down and side control, among others.

Technique: Seated and Standing Guard Passes Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

How To Do The Perfect Triangle Choke Even If You Have Short Legs by John Danaher

13m · John Danaher

In this YouTube video, John Danaher, an acclaimed Jiu-Jitsu coach, teaches how to perform a perfect triangle choke, even for those with short legs. He emphasizes that the success of the triangle choke does not merely depend on leg length but also heavily on proper body positioning. He provides a detailed breakdown on the correct body positioning and provides instruction on how to lock in the triangle for a tight choke. The video serves as an informative guide for all skill levels, with or without shorter legs.

Technique: Triangle Choke Position: Guard Generic Category: Submissions

Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This video presents an instructional lesson from BJJ expert and coach, John Danaher on his unique 5-step system for guard passing. It aims to simplify one of the most difficult tasks in BJJ, making it more efficient and precise. The teachings are a part of Danaher's unified system for dealing with the guard, focusing on the crucial steps and requirements for the guard passer. The system has proved successful for notable athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and GSP.

Technique: 5-step system for guard passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Five mistakes every white belt makes when they start Jiu Jitsu. #jiujitsu #whitebelt

47s · Not provided

The video teaches five common mistakes that white belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu often make when they're in the guard position. First, the speaker warns against putting your hands on the mat, as it leaves you vulnerable to kimuras and omoplatas. Secondly, placing two hands on one side exposes your back and potentially getting choked. The third mistake is having two hands in or two hands out which can lead to getting caught in triangles. Fourthly, attempting to choke from within the guard can lead to arm bars. Finally, grabbing the head from inside the guard results in being off balance and unable to effectively fight against the legs.

Technique: Mistakes to Avoid Position: Guard Generic Category: Concepts/Strategy

Gordon Ryan’s secret for white and blue belts in Jiu Jitsu #bjj #gordonryan #jiujitsu

46s · Gordon Ryan

In this video, renowned BJJ instructor Gordon Ryan imparts advice targeted at white and blue belt practitioners. He emphasizes on the importance of having clear short-term and long-term goals in order to make substantive progress in the sport. He stresses that actively thinking about the sport, even when off the mat, and having a vision of what they want to accomplish can drastically increase the rate of their progression. He also notes that time is the main factor in improving in jiu-jitsu, and faster progression can be achieved through consistent goal setting and focus.

Technique: Goal setting and visualization Position: Guard Generic Category: Concepts/Strategy

Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan

$349.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This instructional video presents Gordon Ryan's 3-part, systematic approach to guard passing. Ryan, an ADCC World Champion and IBJJF No Gi Double Gold Black Belt World Champion, teaches his method which works regardless of size or skill level. In over 10 hours of detailed instruction and analysis of live sparring footage, he demonstrates how he dissects and bypasses the guard of highly skilled opponents. Emphasizing knowledge as the key to winning, Ryan shares insights from his intense, focused study of passing.

Technique: Systematic Guard Passing Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

51 BJJ Guard Sweeps in Less Than 7 Minutes - Jason Scully

6m · Jason Scully

Jason Scully demonstrates multiple sweep techniques from various guard positions in this instructional video. Techniques showcased include spider guard, x guard, single leg x guard, de la riva guard, reverse de la riva guard, de la riva x guard, 50/50 guard, butterfly guard, sitting guard, closed guard, and open guard. This is not a detailed instructional video but rather an overview of 51+ sweeps, providing ideas and sparking creativity for practitioners. Jason Scully emphasizes the importance of combining techniques along with proper setups, transitions, grip and awareness of your opponent's next move.

Technique: Multiple Position: Guard Generic Category: Sweeps

How to Pass Sit Guard by GORDON RYAN

55s · Gordon Ryan

This video instructs on how to pass the sit guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Focusing mainly on hand fighting, instructor and BJJ World Champion, Gordon Ryan, emphasizes the importance of movement and breaking the opponent's grip. He suggests feigning with the lead legs, creating angles, and then separating the opponent's elbows from their body, before changing levels and locking onto the opponent's body. This technique ensures safety from sweeps and leg locks, allowing the practitioner to step over the opponent's knee and either pass to side control or move into a half guard, ready for a pass.

Technique: Passing Sit Guard Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The video is an expert instructional from Professor John Danaher, who shares his proven techniques on No-Gi Guard Passing, focusing particularly on the Toreando footwork. The tutorial covers the central principles of passing from various guard forms including half guard, closed guard, supine guard, and seated guard. Danaher, as one of the most detailed and innovative coaches globally, provides insights into establishing control and stabilizing the position as part of the pass. The tutorial is aimed at giving its viewers a unified framework for passing, illustrated with the best ways to ensure dominance against the bottom player.

Technique: Toreando Footwork Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Trick to sweep BIGGER & STRONGER opponents in Jiu Jitsu! #bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsutips #martialarts

1m · Robby Donofrio

In this video, Robby Donofrio introduces the Shoulder Crunch Sweep, a technique aimed to overcome bigger and stronger opponents from the guard position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He illustrates the importance of positioning the arm as a frame against the opponent's neck to create space and securing a high elbow 's' grip. Robby explains that this, accompanied by the partner's attempt to escape, can be used to achieve momentum for the sweep. He concludes the demonstration by showing how to sweep the opponent and gain the mount position.

Technique: Shoulder Crunch Sweep Position: Guard Generic Category: Sweeps

A CONCEPTUAL Approach To Passing The Guard | Gi & Nogi BJJ Theory

9m · Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu

The video, presented by Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu, instructs viewers on the conceptual approach to passing the Guard in BJJ. This approach offers four primary ways to do so: through, around, over, and under the Guard. The basic principle behind this strategy is to avoid, or effectively manage, the opponent's feet, thereby evading their initial layer of defense. Jordan further clarifies the difference between being in the opponent's guard and the opponent having a Guard, illustrating the difference with examples from the headquarters position. He emphasizes understanding these concepts, rather than rote learning of techniques, to improve the effectiveness of future learning and execution during matches.

Technique: Guard passing concepts Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

They Shall Not Pass by Gordon Ryan

$349.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This video features Gordon Ryan, the ADCC Absolute Champion, presenting his guard retention system that can be employed in various positions including X guard, half guard, and seated guard. Gordon shows detailed techniques on how to prevent common passes such as knee cuts, torreando, and stacking. The 8-volume series not only showcases the techniques but also includes footage of Gordon performing these techniques live at the gym while narrating the process, giving a comprehensive understanding of the system.

Technique: Guard Retention against knee cuts, torreando, stacking Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

Easy BJJ Omoplata setup

10s · Not mentioned

The video is a short instructional tutorial explaining how to setup an Omoplata submission from the guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The instructor demonstrates the steps, starting with establishing grips, controlling the opponent's posture, and then using footwork on the hip to stretch the opponent out. The exact technique name or further steps aren't detailed due to the video's short duration.

Technique: Omoplata setup Position: Guard Generic Category: Submissions

How To Do Perfect Guard Retention In BJJ by John Danaher

20m · John Danaher

John Danaher discusses the topic of guard retention in this video, specifically focusing on the methods to maintain one's guard successfully against an opponent's guard passing attempts. He first critically analyzes and challenges the conventional move-for-move method, in which one identifies the opponent's guard pass strategy then counters it with a specific response. Danaher then introduces a conceptual method where he suggests applying broad concepts and principles that can be effective against different types of guard passes, which reduces the necessity of identifying the specific pass your opponent is employing. He suggests that there are six fundamental requirements that an opponent must satisfy to pass the guard, and the player must focus on preventing these.

Technique: Guard Retention Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Retention

How to Pass Guards Quickly and Easily Using Leg Attacks by Craig Jones

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

In this video, Craig Jones, a renown BJJ world champion, shares his expertise on the technique of using leg attacks to pass guards. Originating from Australia, Craig Jones has garnered accolades at high-profile championships such as EBI and ADCC, as well as Polaris Middleweight Champion. He emphasizes that his passing series, particularly this leg attack strategy, could significantly improve your guard passing performance. This series will not only advance your BJJ skills but also make the sport more enjoyable.

Technique: Leg Attacks Position: Guard Generic Category: Guard Passing

Powerful half guard sweep! #bjj

27s · Not specified

In the video, the instructor demonstrates a powerful half guard sweep technique. The technique begins from a half guard position, with the top leg in a low knee shield right at the opponent's hips, and both hands on the mat. Despite appearing exposed, the knee shield prevents the opponent from gaining back control. The sweep is then executed by walking the hands backwards, causing the opponent to fall as they lean into the practitioner, ultimately resulting in landing in the opponent's half guard.

Technique: Half Guard Sweep Position: Half Guard Category: Sweeps

How To Build The Perfect Half Guard Game by John Danaher

27m · John Danaher

In this instructional video, John Danaher shows how to effectively build a half guard game. He discusses the significance of the half guard position from both a defensive and offensive perspective, highlighting how athletes can either use it as their main sweeping technique or a primary passing position. The underlying aspect to keep in mind, according to Danaher, is the control or lack of control of the head and shoulders of the bottom player, which determines the success of the half guard game. He emphasized the importance of protecting the head and shoulders from the opponent to effectively utilize the half guard position.

Technique: Building a half guard game Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles

$39.50 • BJJ Fanatics

The video is an instructional guide by Lachlan Giles, an ADCC Veteran and renowned BJJ coach, introducing his half guard strategy for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The content covers techniques to manipulate opponents from half guard using their weight against them, detailed instructions to sweep and submit from half guard. The guide, with over 10 hours of content, also reveals Lachlan's trade secrets to mastering the half guard game.

Technique: Sweeps and Submissions Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

How to pass the half guard!

52s · Matt Arroyo

The video is an instructional by Matt Arroyo on passing the half guard using the Twisted Half Guard Pass. He explains how to effectively control your opponent's leg and gradually work your foot free from the guard. He emphasizes on maintaining body balance and leg control even after freeing your leg to forestall opponent's reversal. More techniques and details can be found on his website.

Technique: Twisted Half Guard Pass Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

Stop getting SMASHED in Half Guard 🙏 #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsu

19s · Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu

The YouTube video provides an instructional on how to prevent getting smashed while in half guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The instructor Jordan elaborately explains and demonstrates how to utilize a butterfly hook to regain frames against an opponent. He teaches viewers how to insert this butterfly hook into the opponent's thigh, use it to rock them sideways then as they return, positions the hand onto their hip to flip the frame back in front. The lesson ends with a suggestion to start attacking with butterfly sweeps.

Technique: Using Butterfly Hook Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

In the video, world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, John Danaher, provides an in-depth tutorial on Half Guard techniques as part of his Go Further, Faster Fundamentals series. This comprehensive module focuses on the central principles and strategies around Half Guard, including off-balances, sweeps, and back takes. Throughout the over eight hours of content, Danaher shares his expertise to help viewers improve their guard retention skills in BJJ.

Technique: Sweeps, Back takes, Off-balances Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

All About Jiu Jitsu Half Guard No Gi by Gordon Ryan

12m · Gordon Ryan

In the video, Bernardo Faria interviews Gordon Ryan about his preferred half guard strategies when in a NoGi match. Ryan emphasizes the need for a comprehensive guard game, explaining that a successful half guard player needs to also be proficient in open guard, sumo guard, and leg lock game among other things. He demonstrates techniques to elevate from a half guard, present dilemmas for the top player from a knee shield half guard, and how to transition to attacking positions from a deep half guard. He emphasizes that the bigger picture is to interconnect various guard systems starting from a half guard position.

Technique: Half Guard Management Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

This Ruotolo brothers trick to avoid half-guard passing is so strong it’s available on Jujiclub

1m · Unknown (Tristar Gym)

The video from Tristar Gym provides a technique on escaping from half-guard position. The instructor emphasizes the use of a knee shield as the first defence but also demonstrates going to the opponent's wrists when the knee shield fails. After propping up to the elbow while lifting the hand up to avoid being trapped, he shows a transition to one knee, windmilling the arm and applying a whizzer, then performing a hip heist and establishing a headlock to shift from a bottom to a top position.

Technique: Knee Shield and Hip Heist Position: Half Guard Category: Escapes

The Guard Passing Anthology: Half Guard by Lachlan Giles

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The instructional video by Lachlan Giles covers the techniques of passing half guard. He offers more than 10 hours of educational content which aims to dramatically elevate the BJJ game of the viewer. The course also explores how to manipulate the opponent from the half guard, use their weight against them for passing, and techniques for mounting and taking the back from half guard. The sheer length and extensive detail ensure a comprehensive understanding of all the secrets to half guard passing.

Technique: Half Guard Passing Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Passing

Half Guard Kimura Series - As Seen on EBI 5 (Lachlan Giles)

9m · Lachlan Giles

This video is a detailed instructional by Lachlan Giles on the Half Guard Kimura Series, which he used in competition at EBI 5. Lachlan firstly delves into the importance of maintaining pressure on the opponent's wrist and hip to prevent them from achieving an armbar, even when they pass guard. He then demonstrates various strategies when the opponent is outside the legs, including a north-south approach, armbars, back takes, and jumps over the head. This variety of techniques creates an expansive "Kimura trap" system.

Technique: Kimura Series Position: Half Guard Category: Submissions

Craig Jones - Z-Half Guard Choi Bar / Arm Saddle Armbar (Bringing Leg Over The Head)

4m · Craig Jones

The video provides a tutorial on how to execute an armbar from the Z-Half Guard position. Instructor Craig Jones demonstrates the technique, explaining each step in detail. He starts by setting up the position, maintaining a critical grip on the opponent's shoulder, and uses a butterfly grip to secure the set-up. He explains the necessary momentum and tactical steps to ensure successful submission. The video is instructional and contains BJJ content.

Technique: Armbar Position: Half Guard Category: Submissions

The Battle Tested Half Guard by Bernardo Faria

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The video features 5x world champion Bernardo Faria sharing his battle-tested half guard strategies. He focuses specifically on sweeps from this position, using his unique and effective system. Faria's techniques are designed to give viewers a new perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with methods proven to work at the highest levels of competition. This system is intended to be easy to use and effective against various opponents, with the goal of transforming the viewer's BJJ game.

Technique: Sweeps Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

BJJ Technique - Octopus Half Guard Attacks - Coach Zahabi

12m · Firas Zahabi

The video provides instruction on how to execute attacks from the 'Octopus Half Guard' position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Coach Zahabi explains and demonstrates techniques such as the hip bump sweep and taking the back from the Octopus Half Guard when the opponent tries to pass or counter. Moreover, he highlights the importance of going "negative," or facing the same direction as your opponent, in response to the opponent attempting to pass in the negative direction. Lastly, he points out the effectiveness and simple nature of these techniques, asserting them as the only three needed from this position.

Technique: Attacks from Octopus Half Guard Position: Half Guard Category: Transitions

Beat The Step Over in BJJ by Craig Jones

2m · Craig Jones

In this video, Craig Jones instructs on how to prevent an opponent from executing a step over in a half guard situation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, thus helping in guard retention. He gives a detailed explanation on how this can be achieved with techniques that involve using butterfly hooks and codo hooks. The techniques are meant to immobilize or trap the opponent's foot, thereby preventing them from tucking inside, stepping over, or taking control of your back. The video focuses on the importance of being active and strategic with your legs to maintain guard and avoid losing position.

Technique: Beat the Step Over Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

Half Domination by Tom DeBlass

$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics

The video features instructor Tom DeBlass teaching a technique he calls Half Domination, which focuses on the half guard position. The course instructs viewers on strategies to control and dominate the half guard, with the aim of outmaneuvering opponents. He discusses key principles to stagnate even the most dynamic grapplers and emphasizes techniques of simplifying and slowing down the game. He is also the coach of the renowned grappler, Garry Tonon.

Technique: Half Domination Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

GO BASIC! Lockdown Half Guard Fundamental sweeps

6m · Mike Palladino

In this video, instructor Mike Palladino demonstrates three fundamental sweeps from the Lockdown Half Guard position. The three sweeps are "Old School," "Plan B," and "Electric Chair." He covers the importance of the underhook, proper foot positioning for the lockdown, and details the steps to perform each sweep. He also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues that may arise during these sweeps.

Technique: Fundamental sweeps Position: Half Guard Category: Sweeps

How To Build The Perfect Half Guard Game For No Gi by John Danaher

22m · John Danaher

The video features John Danaher giving an in depth explanation on how to use half guard effectively particularly in No-Gi. He highlights the main differences between Gi and No-Gi and how grip plays a crucial role, providing advice on how to adjust strategies for bottom half guard. He contends a well-executed half guard is advantageous for both the top and the bottom positions, underpinning this strategy with an understanding of the relationship between the opponent's outside shoulder and hip. He further explains the importance of keeping the shoulder off the mat and making good use of the underhook.

Technique: Half Guard Maintenance Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Half Guard 3 Directions of Attack by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This video is a comprehensive instruction on the no-gi half guard and its three directions of attack taught by renowned BJJ instructor, John Danaher. He delves into the concept and strategy of this favored position, demonstrating how to maintain half guard against heavy pressure and how to transition back to offense. Techniques like tight waists, single legs, body locks, knee shields, deep half, scorpions and knee levers are merged into a system for mastering the half guard. The video is part of an 8-volume series.

Technique: 3 Directions of Attack Position: Half Guard Category: Guard Retention

Legendary Lesson: How to do the ARM Drag Takedown!

1m · Matt Arroyo

Matt Arroyo demonstrates an arm drag takedown. He uses this technique especially against bigger, stronger opponents, or those who are better wrestlers because it effectively takes away the sprawl. The technique involves finding the opponent's arm (wrist and elbow area), rotating so the opponent isn't facing you, stepping your foot behind theirs and bringing your knee to the floor while simultaneously dropping forward and moving your arm to the opponent's hip. This movement forces the opponent to fall down.

Technique: Arm Drag Takedown Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Jiu Jitsu training for kids

13s · Dominic Barry

In this brief video, instructor Dominic Barry is teaching kids how to execute a standing 'Trip' technique in Jiu Jitsu. As he gives verbal instructions, we can hear him guiding the child to listen for the cue "Trip Nala, trip Nala", on which the child is supposed to perform the move. After successfully completing the technique, Dominic Barry is seen encouraging and praising the child on their performance. This video acts as an instructional guide for teaching simple takedown techniques to children in a friendly and fun way.

Technique: Trip Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Just Stand Up by Craig Jones

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

In this video, grappling expert Craig Jones imparts strategies to escape control positions. By learning stand-up techniques, viewers can manage standup fighters and effectively execute fight finishes. The tutorial is part of a 4-part series, where Craig Jones shares insights about misconceptions regarding pinning and control in modern grappling. It features step-by-step stand-up techniques to escape danger, force scrambles, and set up offensive attacks. The video also teaches methods to control standup fighters using techniques such as turks, staples, and half guard pins. Focusing on control and escape, he demonstrates submissions using the arm triangle, north-south choke, and more as potential fight finishes.

Technique: Escaping control positions Position: Standing Category: Escapes

Ryan Hall Imanari Roll on BJ Penn

57s · Thomas Kincaid MMA

The video features Thomas Kincaid analyzing Ryan Hall's execution of an Imanari Roll on BJ Penn in a fight. Kincaid highlights Hall's set up with an outside leg kick, his drop to the left knee, and reaching inside BJ's leg to roll towards his back. Further, the video explains the mechanics of using roll momentum, gripping positions, and strategic control of the opponent's leg to achieve a successful Imanari Roll.

Technique: Imanari Roll Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

3 BJJ chokes from a standing position

54s · Coach Tim

Coach Tim from Independent MMA in Georgia demonstrates three different standing choke techniques suited for self-defense scenarios where going to the ground may be unfavorable. The first technique discussed is a standing guillotine choke when the opponent comes in close. The second technique is a side choke, which is usable when the opponent tries to grab the shoulder. The final technique is a rear naked choke, performed after a wrist grab and roll out.

Technique: Chokes Position: Standing Category: Submissions

Standing2Ground: Takedowns & Standing Skills For Jiu Jitsu by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This is an instructional video that is lead by John Danaher, world-renowned BJJ instructor. He demonstrates various takedown techniques with explanations on how to use these methods for different situations during a grappling game. The emphasis is put on the transition from the standing position to the ground through techniques such as snap downs, hand fighting, and lower body offense. He also covers how the principles and concept of grappling takedowns adjust based on different rulesets.

Technique: Takedowns Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Best Takedowns For Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) by John Danaher

42m · John Danaher

In this video, BJJ coach John Danaher explains and demos several effective takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He discusses the differences between BJJ and other standing martial arts like judo and wrestling, emphasizing the importance of minimizing back exposure to prevent giving up points in BJJ matches. He also introduces some core selection criteria for BJJ takedowns that guide the techniques presented in his Feet to Floor series. The video provides a comprehensive resource for practitioners looking for effective and safe methods for taking opponents to the ground in a BJJ context.

Technique: Various effective takedowns for jiu-jitsu Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

MMA Basics to Advanced

27s · Jason Saggo

Instructor Jason Saggo demonstrates a fundamental and an advanced mixed martial arts (MMA) technique in this brief instructional video. The basic technique involves using a jab and a double leg takedown to establish a dominant mount position and then finish the opponent with strikes. For the advanced technique, Saggo introduces the idea of using feints and changing levels, along with multiple strikes to create opportunities for takedowns, finishing with an arm bar submission.

Technique: Double leg takedown, Arm bar Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Feet To Floor: Volume 1 Fundamental Standing Skills by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This instructional YouTube video features Professor John Danaher introducing his unique system for mastering standing combat in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He proposes new philosophies on pulling guard and using BJJ-oriented strategies to get the fight to the ground, as opposed to relying solely on traditional wrestling or judo techniques. The video also includes methods to counter guard pullers, convert mat moves to standing techniques, and enter attacking positions from the feet. Emphasis is given to transforming a student's fight game within a span of three to six months.

Technique: Fundamental Standing Skills Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

LEARN HOW to do a real foot sweep! #jflo #ajj #grappling #judo

24s · Keenan Cornelius

This video from Legion AJJ channel, instructed by Keenan Cornelius, explains how to execute a foot sweep from a standing position. He demonstrates the move with a partner, explaining how to step towards your opponent's foot, rotate, and pull if necessary. He emphasizes how getting the opponent light on their leading leg is key for this technique.

Technique: Foot Sweep Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

No-gi Ashi Waza! Practice your foot sweeps #takedown #judo #wrestling

32s · Justin Flores

In this instructional BJJ video, instructor Justin Flores teaches how to use Ashi Waza Foot Sweeps in a no-gi wrestling context. He demonstrates how to transition from a missed takedown into the foot sweeps. He gives an option to run the angle out or to use the foot sweeps if you have more affinity to use your feet. He emphasizes the application of Judo footwork in grappling situations.

Technique: Ashi Waza Foot Sweeps Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

The Fastest Way: To Becoming Effective In Standing Position by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This YouTube video, presented by John Danaher, focuses on improving and revolutionizing the approach to standing position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He instructs on high-percentage takedowns, particularly on using the single leg takedown and its various useful variants. The video also provides instructions on key defensive techniques, such as defending singles, doubles, hand fighting, downblocks, and the use of a whizzer. Lastly, there are offensive sequences provided that allow for tightening the waist or upper body control from failed single attempts.

Technique: High-percentage Takedowns, Defense Skills Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

3 NoGi Takedowns You Need to Know | With Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens

9m · Travis Stevens

Three-time US Olympian and Judo Olympic silver medalist, Travis Stevens, breaks down three essential NoGi takedowns in this YouTube video. He starts with demonstrating a collar tied to back take technique, detailing key points on grip control and head position. Next, he moves on to a Russian to ankle pick, again emphasizing on grip, body control, and defense. Finally, he introduces an Arm Drag to Single leg takedown. However, due to video truncation, instructions for the third technique is incomplete. He showcases each technique with careful, slow-motion demonstration, followed by real-time execution, whilst focusing on common troubleshooting areas.

Technique: Collar Tied to Back Take, Russian to Ankle Pick, Arm Drag to Single Leg Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Nogi Harai Goshi tutorial #takedown #judo #bjj #jiujitsu

14s · Not mentioned

The video shows a tutorial on performing the Harai Goshi takedown in a No-Gi situation. The video does not provide the name of the instructor. In the short clip, the instructor demonstrates the correct footwork and body movements needed for executing the technique, including the key aspect of controlling the opponent's posture. The demonstration does not involve complete throws, focusing on effective gripping and unbalancing the opponent.

Technique: Harai Goshi Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Sambo: The Top Game - A Blue Print For "Smeshing" by Khabib Nurmagomedov

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

This video features undefeated UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov showcasing a Sambo-Hybrid system. Khabib covers various techniques such as standing techniques, control and submissions on the ground, and cage control. He provides tips on closing distance with strikes to set up takedowns, shooting, using single legs, and body locks. Additionally, the video includes information about his strategy for holding positions while delivering strikes, and the principles he used for dominant cage control.

Technique: Closing distance with strikes to set up takedowns, Shooting, Single legs, Body locks Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Judo In Jiu Jitsu Is Taught In Fragments - THIS IS WRONG #danaher #judo #takedown

58s · Justin Flores

In this video, Justin Flores discusses how takedowns are often taught in fragments within Jiu-Jitsu, which he argues is not the most effective approach. He emphasizes the importance of total understanding and execution, rather than simply learning individual techniques. Flores further explores the pitfalls of practicing takedowns with a non-resisting partner and then expecting the same results in a live sparring situation. He also demonstrates correct posture and methods to practice takedowns effectively using the elbow pass and proper positioning.

Technique: Takedowns Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

HOW TO Do A Front Uchi Mata #judo #nogi #mma #grappling

18s · Justin Flores

In this video, Justin Flores demonstrates the proper technique for performing a front Uchi Mata throw. He emphasizes the correct foot positioning and body movement necessary for a successful throw. He also explains the importance of leaning back and lifting one's opponent to effectively execute the pivot and rotate part of the move.

Technique: Front Uchi Mata Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up

Standing2Ground: Positional Dominance & Scrimmage Wrestling by John Danaher

$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics

John Danaher provides a masterclass on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) takedowns and positional control with a focus on scrimmage wrestling. The video emphasizes that takedowns for submission grappling should be approached differently from other sports like wrestling or judo. Danaher explains and demonstrates highly effective takedowns such as the arm drag, throw by, and duck under to create back exposure and gain dominant back takes from standing position. He also delivers a deep dive into techniques to control neutral position, how to defend against opponent’s attacks, and how to score and control the aftermath of a takedown exchange.

Technique: Arm drag, Throw by, Duck under Position: Standing Category: Takedowns/Stand‑Up