North South Position BJJ — FREE Videos, Techniques & Guides
The north south position BJJ is a top control where you pin hips and shoulders while circling to isolate arms, set chokes, or transition to side control and mount. Below is a curated collection of free videos, clips, and breakdowns covering pins, pressure, lapel and no-gi variations, transitions, and finishes like the north-south choke, kimura, armbar, and spin-behind counters. Compare teaching styles from coaches known for pressure passing and control (e.g., Marcelo Garcia, Josh Barnett, Saulo Ribeiro, John Danaher systems), plus escapes and late-stage defenses. Browse gi and no-gi instruction, troubleshooting details, and positional rounds so you can quickly test what clicks. Scroll, watch, and layer these details into your training to tighten control, finish more, and escape sooner. Read the full North South position guide.
North South Submissions (Top 20 Videos)
The Complete North South Choke by Marcelo Garcia
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This video features Marcelo Garcia, a 4-time ADCC Champion and 5-time IBJJF World Champion, teaching an in-depth course on the North-South choke, a submission technique used from the North-South position. Known for his proficient technique, Garcia uses this video to share secrets of his favorite position and move, explaining in detail how to execute a successful North-South choke, a staple of his game. The course is aimed at equipping viewers with techniques that can give them an edge in their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu combat strategies.
The Lapel Submission Matrix System The Positional Trilogy: North South Matrix by Greg Ham…
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
This video, led by 1st Degree Black Belt Greg Hamilton, is a detailed tutorial on mastering a new positional approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the north south position. It teaches multiple high-percentage lapel chokes and other reliable submission attacks, incorporating unique concepts and specific strategic advice. Designed for both beginners and high-rank trainees, the video aims to turn basic techniques into effective tools to build a more dangerous arsenal. The lessons are applicable for both gi and no gi applications.
North South Escapes (16 Videos)
North South Transitions (6 Videos)
North South Guard Passing (4 Videos)
The White Monster Method by Declan Moody
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
In this video, BJJ competitor Declan Moody shares his signature north-south passing method known as the "White Monster Method." This method focuses on control, weight distribution, and calculating movements that force opponents to bear the weight and tire out quickly, rather than leveraging speed or flashy movements. Moody explains methods to nullify frames, kill guard retention, and execute passes and submissions with less effort due to the adversary's exhaustion.