Americana BJJ — FREE Techniques & Videos | Curated Instructionals
Americana BJJ is a shoulder lock built off figure‑four control from mount or side control, great for beginners and advanced players in gi or no‑gi. Below, we’ve curated hand‑picked instructional videos, quick clips, and step‑by‑step breakdowns covering setups, finishes, and troubleshooting—think crossface pin, head‑and‑arm control, elbow drag entries, and transitions to Kimura, straight armbar, and arm triangle. Compare approaches from instructors like John Danaher, Bernardo Faria, Lachlan Giles, and Priit Mihkelson, plus systems for controlling the near‑side arm, isolating the wrist, and countering common defenses. Browse different teaching styles, drill progressions, and live examples to sharpen your mechanics and pressure. Keep scrolling, watch the clips, and level up your Americana from first grip to tap. Read the full Americana technique guide.
Americana — Submissions (8 Videos)
Make Americanas Great Again by Henry Akins
$279.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The video features BJJ Black Belt, Henry Akins, teaching unique techniques to master one of the most underestimated submissions in Jiu-Jitsu, the Americana. Akins introduces viewers to a "super chill" position that exerts extreme pressure on opponents while setting up high-percentage Americana finishes. He also demonstrates how to attack from unorthodox positions for an unexpected Americana lock. Moreover, Akins provides techniques to break through tough defensive tactics using unique leveraging techniques.
Americana — Other (3 Videos)
Top Control Total Domination by Mariusz Domasat
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The video is an instructional guide by Mariusz Domasat, a veteran A class ADCC referee, on how to dominate your opponent from the top side control position. It introduces techniques that include various chokes from the scarf hold position and new takes on classic moves such as the americana. The objective of the video is to make users a force to be reckoned with during on-top control by showing techniques that are detailed and effective.