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The BJJ White Belt's Paradox: Mastering Before Mentoring
Explore the pitfalls of premature teaching in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and discover how to navigate your learning journey while being a supportive partner.
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I Don't Have Enough Time to Train in BJJ
In this article, we offer strategies for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners with limited training time. We'll discuss maximizing gym time, active learning, and effective off-mat resources.
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Maximize Your BJJ Progress: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Training
Unlock your BJJ potential with this comprehensive guide to effective training. Learn essential tips to optimize progress, avoid pitfalls, and excel on the mats.
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Seven Things You Will Only Know About If You're Doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Discover the quirky and amusing aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from unique language to peculiar marks and a love-hate relationship with the gi.
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How to Become a Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Student
Discover the keys to success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from mastering fundamentals to setting realistic goals, active participation, pacing yourself, and learning from multiple sources.
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How to Defend a Leg Drag Guard Pass
A brief tutorial on how to defend a leg drag guard pass in BJJ.
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How to Escape a Kneebar
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape a kneebar.
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How to Prevent the Tozi/São Paulo Pass
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to deal with the Wilson/Tozi/Sao Paulo guard pass.
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Kimura From Side Control Tutorial
A more fundamental tutorial on how to set up and finish a kimura shoulder lock from side control.
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BJJ Frames: The Movable Frame Concept
A brief tutorial on how to use movable frames in BJJ, a guard maintenance deep dive.
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X-Pass Prevention Tutorial
Learn how to prevent the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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Single Leg X-Guard Tutorial
Read on for a brief tutorial on how to use single leg X-guard in BJJ.
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6 Ways to Take the Back From Turtle in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to take the back from the turtle position in BJJ.
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The Over/Under Guard Pass
This is a brief tutorial on the "over/under" guard pass for BJJ.
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How to Defend and Escape the Cross Choke (X-Choke) in BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to defend the cross choke (AKA the "X-choke") in BJJ.
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How to Perform the Double Under Guard Pass
This is a brief tutorial on how to pass the guard using the double unders method in BJJ.
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Sweeping Into Straight Ankle Locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to sweep and go straight into a submission once they hit the ground.
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How to Use Yogafoot for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
This article will be a brief tutorial on the concept of the "yogafoot" for BJJ, including a breakdown of the mechanics of the move and various examples of situations in which to use it.
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How to Do the Shaolin Sweep in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This brief tutorial will teach you how to do the "Shaolin Sweep," also called the "Terere Sweep," in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Do the Rolling Loop Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on several rolling loop choke variations, including from the top and from the guard.
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"Shin-on-Shin" for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
This article offers a brief tutorial on "shin-on-shin" guard and provides examples of situations where it can be particularly effective.
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How to Defend an Armbar From Guard in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to stop someone from armbarring you from inside their guard, and some nifty counters.
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How to Crossface to Pass Half Guard in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to flatten and control your partner while passing the half guard, utilizing the crossface.
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How to Do an Overhead (Balloon) Sweep in BJJ
Learn how to do an overhead or balloon sweep for BJJ, especially starting in De La Riva guard or closed guard.
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How to Use the "Pocket" Grip to Control and Finish the Armbar
A quick tutorial on how to finish the armbar (from the "armbar finish position") using the "pocket grip."
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How to Maintain the Armbar Finish Position (Top) in BJJ
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to finish an armbar by maintaining the position in the first place.
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Tutorial on 3 Different Types of Triangle Choke
This article will examine three different ways to use a leg triangle choke, also known as choking folks with your legs.
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How to Defend a Brabo Choke From Turtle (and Take the Back!)
A brief tutorial on defending a brabo choke and taking the back from an unorthodox position.
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How to Defend the Armbar From the Back in Jiu-Jitsu
A quick tutorial on defending the armlock from the back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Modified X-Guard (And Footlocks): A BJJ Tutorial
A brief Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to use "modified X-guard" and enter into some footsies.
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How to Leg Drag Guard Pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to pass the guard in BJJ with a "leg drag pass."
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4 Ways to Get to the Mount Position: A BJJ Tutorial
Learn four fundamentally different methods for getting to the mount position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Side-Switch Armbar From Closed Guard Tutorial
This is a brief tutorial on how to switch sides on an armbar from guard.
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BJJ Techniques: How to Maintain Posture in Closed Guard
This is a brief tutorial on how to "survive" in the closed guard by maintaining survival.
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How to Use Shoulder Pressure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
A brief tutorial on how to use shoulder pressure from side control in BJJ. Includes helpful video demonstrations.
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4 Ways to Get to Mount From Side Control
This article will explain how to attain mount position in BJJ from side control.
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How to Do the Sickle Sweep for BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
A basic tutorial on how to do a sickle sweep for BJJ. Includes different approaches to learning the position and instructional videos.
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3 Options From Technical Mount: A BJJ Tutorial
A tutorial on three options from technical mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and some conceptual considerations. The technical mount is critical for mastering proper BJJ techniques.
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5 Different Ways to Pull Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pulling guard can be an effective strategy to get your opponent to the ground and secure victory. Here are five different ways to pull guard in sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Defend a Single Leg Takedown
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to defend the single leg takedown. It is very important to master this defense technique so you don't get taken down in a match.
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3 Different Types of Partner Drills for BJJ
This article examines three different types of jiu-jitsu partner drills, with two examples for each one.
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Knee Cut Guard Pass - Dealing With the Scissor Defense
A brief tutorial on how to continue finishing a knee cut guard pass with a scissor defense.
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How to Defend Against the X-Choke From Closed Guard in BJJ
This is a brief tutorial on how to defend against a cross choke (or hand in the collar) from closed guard.
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3 Ways to Finish a Stepover Kimura in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn how to do a stepover Kimura from half guard top when you have stepped over your partner's head. Here are three distinct ways to do it.
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How to Defend a Guillotine Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to survive and escape from a guillotine choke in BJJ.
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How to Do a Bridge-and-Roll Escape From Side Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This article will explain how to perform a bridge-and-roll escape from side control.
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How to Pass Scissor Half Guard (Z Guard)
This is a brief tutorial on how to deal with scissor half guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
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Brabo Choke Tutorial
This is a brief tutorial on how to do the brabo choke from the knee cut guard pass.
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How to Do a Hip-Bump Sweep Triangle Setup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to set up a triangle choke from a hip bump sweep.
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"Logsplitter" (Biceps) Guard Opening Tutorial
Learn how to get the guard open using biceps control and standing up, sometimes called the "logsplitter" guard opening.
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How to Pass Spider Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to pass spider guard for BJJ, with a focus on three fundamental approaches.
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How to Do a Pendulum Sweep
This is a basic breakdown of the pendulum sweep for BJJ (definitely not a "flower sweep" since there are no flowers in jiu-jitsu).
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BJJ Techniques: How to Break Posture in Closed Guard
This is a brief tutorial on how to control someone's posture while they are in your closed guard.
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3 Ways to Take the Back From Side Control in BJJ
This is a brief tutorial on how to take the back from side control in BJJ!
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How to Do the "Tripod" Guard Pass for Half Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to pass the half guard using the classic "tripod" guard passing technique.
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7 Toreando Guard Pass Variations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Here is a brief tutorial on seven different variations of the BJJ "toreando" guard pass.
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How to Arm Drag From Butterfly Guard
A brief explanation on how to do the arm drag from butterfly guard, plus some modifications.
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How to Switch From Omoplata to Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to move from a traditional omoplata into a finishing armbar.
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How to Get From Spider Guard to X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to move from spider guard to X-guard in BJJ. This is an important movement to get down properly if you want to be competitive in BJJ.
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7 Ways to Escape Side Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to escape side control in BJJ, including some brainstorming for different directions. Learning how to escape is critical to advancing in BJJ.
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3 Ways to Get to the Backstep/Kneebar Position in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial with information on how to get into the backstep/kneebar position.
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How to Take the Back From De La Riva Guard in BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to take the back from De La Riva (DLR) guard.
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4 Basic Ways to Pass the Guard
In this article, I will go over four options to pass the guard, useful for white belts and black belts alike. Working on these fundamentals can really improve your BJJ skills on the mat.
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How to Ezekiel Choke Someone
A brief how-to on the BJJ Ezekiel choke. This technique can be really useful in a match when you need to get a quick submission.
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3 Ways to Use a Duck Under in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
A brief tutorial on some interesting conceptual variations on the "duck under" technique, adapted from amateur wrestling and utilized in jiu-jitsu.
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How to Dig Out a Kimura
A brief tutorial on how to "dig out" the Kimura against an unwilling opponent.
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A Guide on BJJ Guillotine Variations
A brief tutorial on several guillotine choke variations for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling competitions and training.
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How to Do the Loop Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn how to do the loop choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with variations. The loop choke is an advanced technique that can quickly surprise your opponent.
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How to Sweep to S-Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to sweep straight to S-mount. Quickly moving to S-mount is a critical mat skill to learn.
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How to Escape the Back From the Knees in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape back (with hooks) from the knees. This technique is challenging to master, but it can help you out if you get into trouble on the mat.
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How to Do a Backstep Guard Pass (BJJ)
A brief tutorial on how to do the "backstep pass" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This advanced technique can help you out if you get into trouble during a match.
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Belly-Down, Straight-Ankle Lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to do a belly-down, straight-ankle lock-in BJJ! This is a sneaky way to get your opponent into submission quickly.
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How to Defend the Toreando "Bullfighter" Guard Pass in BJJ
A very specific BJJ tutorial about how to defend a standing guard pass (toreando or "bullfight" pass). This is an advanced technique, but it's worth adding to your skill set.
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How to Take the Back From Half Guard (Bottom) in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to take the back when you're on the bottom but have your partner in your half guard.
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The Easiest BJJ Sweep Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on the "cheap sweep," a.k.a. the easiest sweep in all of BJJ.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Combinations for Finding Flow
A brief tutorial outlining several ways to combine and flow with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves. Flow is critical if you want to hold your own against your opponent in a match.
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How to Do the Straight-Ankle Lock for BJJ
This article contains a brief tutorial on the straight-ankle lock, a.k.a. "footlock," for BJJ competitions, plus instructional videos.
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BJJ Side Control: How to Control the Inside Arm
This article contains a brief tutorial on how to control the inside arm (preventing escapes) from side control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Includes videos.
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How to Escape a Headlock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn how self-defense and BJJ converge in this tutorial on how to escape a headlock.
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How to Catch a Triangle on a Stubborn Opponent (BJJ)
This article will explain how to use overhooks and tricks to set up a tight triangle on the most stubborn opponents.
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How to Take the Back From X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to get to your opponent's back from the X-guard position in BJJ. This is an important technique to master as it can be used in various situations.
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"Bear Trap" Calf Slicer and Sweep Setup for BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on an eclectic leglock setup, the "bear trap" calf slicer, with Andrew Smith.
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How to Set Up X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Check out this brief BJJ tutorial on how to get into X-guard from butterfly and deep half guard.
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How to Do a Spinning Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This article contains a brief tutorial on how to execute a spinning armbar from knee on stomach, while defending the Kimura grip. Once you get it down, this is a pretty cool move to do on the mat.
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A Guide on Leg-Staple Guard-Pass Combinations in BJJ
Learn how to pass the guard using the "leg-staple" guard pass or "same-side knee-drive" pass when encountering some roadblocks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Attack From North/South in BJJ
How do you attack from north/south in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Here is a tutorial containing a few different ways.
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How to Perform a Heel-Hook Escape in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How can you get out of a heel hook in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Find out in this short tutorial, including instructional videos.
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An X-Guard Leglocks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
Learn how to set up heel hooks, kneebars, and straight ankle locks from X-guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Includes instructional videos.
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How to Escape Knee-on-Stomach Position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Find out how to get out from the knee-on-stomach ("knee on belly") position in BJJ.
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Scissor Half Guard Tutorial
This article will go over how to effectively use the scissor half guard in BJJ.
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How to Escape the Straight Ankle Lock
Learn how to escape a "footlock" or straight ankle lock in sport BJJ competition or training at the gym.
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How to Escape the Omoplata
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape the omoplata submission. The escapes, including hopover, tane otoshi, and more, require quick thinking and fast movements.
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Double Attack From Mount Tutorial
The arm triangle and the reverse armlock from the mount position is a deadly combination. Once you get this technique down, you will be a force on the mat.
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Butterfly Half Guard: A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
Learn how to use butterfly half guard to sweep or submit your opponent. Revolution BJJ black belt Andrew Smith shows high-percentage moves with instructional videos.
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How to Perform Leglocks From Side Control
Learn how to perform heel hooks, kneebars, toe holds, and vaporizers from side control (top) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Do Sacrifice Throws for BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to use judo sacrifice throws successfully in a BJJ competition or at the gym.
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Examining 3 Judo Throws for BJJ
Here's a brief tutorial on three judo throws that can be used for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: a hip throw, a trip, and a back throw.
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Defending Against Punches on the Ground in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This article contains a brief Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to avoid getting punched when you're on your back! Includes instructional videos.
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How to Do a Wristlock in BJJ
This article will explain how to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to break a wrist using a few different techniques.
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How to Do a Leg Staple Guard Pass in BJJ
This is a fundamental guard pass tutorial on the "leg staple" or "same-side knee-drive" technique.
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How to Do a Knee Cut Guard Pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A basic BJJ instructional tutorial on how to pass the guard using the "knee cut" or "knee slide" guard pass technique. Includes videos.
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How to Do an Armbar From the Back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Andrew Smith, Richmond, VA's BJJ black belt, demonstrates tricks for setting up the armbar from the back! Includes instructional videos.
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How to Turn X-Guard Sweeps Into Submissions for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief BJJ tutorial on X-guard and how to use it to set up submissions off the sweep and includes instructions by black belts Daniel Frank and Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ.
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How to Reverse Armbar in BJJ (Butterfly Guard)
This article contains a brief BJJ tutorial on how to reverse armbar from butterfly guard, featuring instruction by Andrew Silber, Daniel Frank, and Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Do a Butterfly Guard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a brief tutorial on how to use butterfly guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Sneaky Cross Choke From Open Guard for BJJ
A way to utilize your open guard to get a cross-choke submission, while simultaneously threatening the sweep and baiting the guard pass. This sneaky little technique can surprise your opponents and give you the upper hand.
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Three Nasty Omoplata Finishes
The omoplata is a classic shoulder lock submission most students learn at white belt. Here are some highly effective, nasty submissions from the omoplata.
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How to Escape an Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
"How do I escape an armbar?" Here's one way out! Learning how to escape is a great way to get out of a submission.
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How to Do a Tripod Sweep in BJJ
This is a nice combination based on the tripod sweep and features instruction by Revolution BJJ black belt instructors Daniel Frank and Andrew Smith.
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How to Cross Choke From the Mount in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to do the cross collar choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, featuring instruction from first-degree black belt Trey Martin of Revolution BJJ.
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How to Open Closed Guard & Start Passing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A BJJ tutorial on how to get the guard open, and then how to start passing, with proper base and posture. This important skill can be used in a variety of situations.
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How to Use Overhooks in Butterfly Guard
In this article, you will learn how to use butterfly guard in conjunction with overhooks in BJJ in order to have an effective and threatening sweep and submission game. This is a great combo to use on the mat to surprise your opponent.
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How to Set Up a Crucifix for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Here's a brief instructional tutorial on how to set up a BJJ crucifix. This is a critical skill to master if you want to checkmate your opponent on the mat.
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How to Attack From the Guard Pull in BJJ
This article will explain how to not only pull guard safely, but also to attack immediately upon sitting down, either ending up on top or with a submission.
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How to Pull Guard for BJJ Competition
Some quick advice on how to use your initial grips to bring your opponent into your guard for sport BJJ competition.
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Preventing the Guard Pass in BJJ
How do you stop your opponent from passing your guard? Learn how to master this critical skill and get the movement down correctly.
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Omoplata Troubleshooting in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If you've ever struggled to finish an Omoplata in BJJ, this tutorial may help. Learn how to troubleshoot some of the most frustrating situations you'll find yourself in.
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How to Escape Side Control: Modified Kesa Gatame in BJJ
Stuck in side control? Learn some effective and efficient escapes from modified kesa gatame in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Do a Kneebar in BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to do a kneebar leg lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Spider Guard Sweep a Standing Opponent in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to deal with a person standing up in your spider guard via the "Leandro Lo sweep" and other details.
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Spider Guard for BJJ
How to use spider guard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting from the knees.
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How to Pass the Half Guard: The Hip-Switch Method (BJJ)
Learn how to pass half guard when your partner gets the underhook via the "hip-switch" half guard pass method.
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How to Do an Inverted Heel Hook in BJJ
Learn how to do a "reverse heel hook" or "inverted heel hook" via a few different entries. We examine both the over/under and 50/50 varieties.
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Three Low Butterfly Guard Passes for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Here are three different "low" style butterfly guard passes for sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition and rolling, including lessons by Andrew Smith and Trey Martin of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Do an X-Pass in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to do the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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How to Pass the Butterfly Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wondering how to pass the butterfly guard in BJJ? Here's a brief tutorial.
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How to Set Up a Heel Hook Leglock From Deep Half Guard
A brief tutorial on how to set up heel hooks from the bottom of deep half guard. Instruction by black belts Andrew Smith and Jarrett Church of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Do the Clock Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (and Defend It)
How to do a BJJ clock choke, with video instruction.
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Backstep Deep Half Guard Pass: Taking the Back From the Bottom
Looking for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on avoiding the backstep pass? This article includes a brief tutorial on how to deal with a person doing the backstep pass" from deep half guard in BJJ.
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How to Finish the Armbar: The RNC Defense Grip Break (BJJ)
Here's how to deal with the most annoying armbar defenses in this BJJ tutorial on the RNC Defense Grip Break.
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How to Finish an Armbar When They Grab One Arm (BJJ)
Fourth-degree BJJ black belt Andrew Smith shows you two ways to break this grip and finish the armbar through the "middle finger defense."
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How to Wristlock Against a Lapel Grab Armbar Defense in BJJ
Fourth-degree black belt Andrew Smith shows you how to do a wristlock in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when your partner grabs their lapel.
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How to Break Grips on an Armbar Defense in BJJ
Stuck in an armbar? Here are a few ways to get the finish and break grips when your opponent defends.
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How to Set Up a Tight Armbar From Guard in BJJ
Find out how to touch up on the basic armbar from the guard and make the finish much tighter in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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How to Do a Belly-Down Armbar From Guard in BJJ
Learn how to hit a belly-down armbar when the person stacks you from guard, as well as a second sneaky way to set it up.
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How to Use the Lapel to Set up an Armbar From Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Read on for a brief BJJ tutorial on setting up the armbar from the closed guard by using the lapel "brabo" grip.
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How to Use a Sweep to Get an Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on doing a cross-grip standing sweep into a couple of different armbar entries.
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How to Take the Back From Deep Half Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
Fourth-degree black belt Andrew Smith shows you how to take the back from deep half guard in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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How to Become a Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Here are some tips on becoming a better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor from BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, the owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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Countering the Twister Pass for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief Brazilian jiu-jitsu tutorial on escaping "twister side control" in transition and taking the back in your own right.
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3 Advanced Options From 50/50 Position in BJJ
Here's a more advanced Brazilian jiu-jitsu tutorial on getting out of and taking advantage of 50/50 position!
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Reverse De La Riva Guard Sweeps for No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorials? Here is a guide for going from RDLR (Reverse De La Riva) to an inverted heel hook or leg drag position by spinning underneath.
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How to Use Worm Guard Effectively to "Wormimbolo" in BJJ
Learn how to do a berimbolo from the worm guard in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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How to Set Up Worm Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wondering how to set up worm guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? This article provides a basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to set up a worm guard using the lapel and how to do a quick sweep to mount, featuring Daniel Frank from Revolution BJJ.
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How to Take the Back From RDLR Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
Learn how to take the back using reverse De La Riva guard (RDLR) with these video tutorials.
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How to Pass 50/50 Guard (and Take the Back) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wondering how to pass 50/50 guard and how to take the back from 50/50 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? This is an advanced tutorial about passing guard.
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How to Do a Leg Drag to Back Take: A BJJ Tutorial
Andrew "Goatfury" Smith (second degree BJJ black belt) shows some basics for a leg drag guard pass to the back.
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BJJ Kimura Grip Rolling Back Take
This is a brief BJJ tutorial on how to take the back using the Kimura grip from standing and some troubleshooting details from 2nd degree BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith from Richmond, VA.
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How to Set Up a Mounted Triangle Using the Lapel (a BJJ Tutorial)
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to set up the mounted triangle while using the lapel to trap the arm, with Daniel Charles Frank, Revolution BJJ black belt in Richmond, VA.
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Leg Locks From Mount (Bottom): A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on some crazy leglock set ups from the bottom of mount that actually work.
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8 Alternative Finishes From the Triangle Choke Position in BJJ
This article contains a brief BJJ tutorial on how to finish armlocks, shoulder locks, and wristlocks while you have the triangle position.
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How to Break All the BJJ Rules and Get Away With It
Turning your back to your opponent and still winning, having low posture in the guard, and more violations of standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rules!
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Shawn Williams/Old School Rubber Guard Submissions Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on setting up Shawn Williams' guard and rubber guard, and a couple of high percentage submissions.
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How to Set Up Triangles & Omoplatas From Lasso Guard in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to set up Omoplatas and triangles from the lasso guard.
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3 Easy Omoplata Setups: A BJJ Tutorial
This article contains a brief tutorial on how to set up an omoplata from a triangle, a closed guard, and a lasso guard in BJJ.
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How to Use the Kimura From the Turtle Position in BJJ
This article offers a brief BJJ tutorial on how to use the Kimura when you have the grip but are caught on the bottom of the turtle position.
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How to Do a Head Scissors (Carlson Gracie Choke) in BJJ
Read and watch a brief tutorial on the "Carlson Gracie choke" or "head scissors" move for BJJ competition and training.
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How to Counter a Kimura in BJJ (and Vice Versa)
This article includes a brief BJJ tutorial on how to hit a spinning armbar from the bottom when the person tries the Kimura, and how to counter it.
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Countering the Spinning Armbar From the Bottom With a Kimura (a BJJ Tutorial)
A brief tutorial by Andrew Smith on how to counter the spinning armbar when you have a Kimura grip on the bottom.
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Escaping the back take from turtle - a BJJ Tutorial
A brief tutorial on how to escape a back take during the transition from turtle, once your opponent has your lapel or underhooks.
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BJJ Tutorial Encyclopedia
An index of all Andrew "Goatfury" Smith's BJJ Tutorials in one place.
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Using Lapel Guard to Set Up the Omoplata (BJJ Tutorial)
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to set up omoplata from lapel guard. Video with Daniel Frank, black belt instructor at Revolution BJJ. Words by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith.
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How to Set up Lapel Guard for BJJ (and Catch a Triangle): A Tutorial
This is a brief tutorial on setting up a lapel guard written by BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith and with a video from Daniel Frank at Revolution BJJ.
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How to Set up a Monoplata: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief tutorial on how to set up the monoplata submission by BJJ black belts Andrew Smith and Daniel Frank of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Counter a Ninja Roll in BJJ
This is a brief tutorial on countering the ninja roll back take in BJJ by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, instructor at Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Ninja Roll in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Andrew "Goatfury" Smith shows a ninja roll to the back from 3/4 mount in BJJ.
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How to Establish S-Mount: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on a few different ways to establish S-mount (and get the submission).
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How to Transition From Reverse Armbar to S-Mount (BJJ Tutorial)
A brief tutorial on how to transition to S-mount and finish the reverse armbar and straight "juji gatame"-style armbar by Andrew Smith, a 3rd-degree black belt based in Richmond, VA.
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How to Do a Reverse Armbar From Mount in BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to finish the reverse armlock from the full mount, taught by 3rd-degree black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith.
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How to Finish the Triangle Choke: A BJJ Tutorial
Fourth-degree black belt Andrew Smith shows you how to finish a triangle choke in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Details on How to Finish a Triangle Choke: A BJJ Tutorial
Fourth-degree black belt Andrew Smith gives you key details on finishing the triangle choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Closed Guard Triangle Setups: A BJJ Tutorial
Some sneaky setups for the triangle choke with the overhook from closed guard, featuring BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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Closed Guard Overhook Combinations: A BJJ Tutorial
Learn how to set up chokes and triangles from the overhook (closed guard, gi).
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How to Do Closed-Guard Arm Drags in BJJ
Here's a brief tutorial by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith on the cross-grip arm-drag series from closed guard.
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The Closed Guard "Xande" Sweep—a BJJ Tutorial
How to use a highly effective, low risk "pants grab" sweep from closed guard.
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Advanced Waiter Sweep Options From Deep Half Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
How to do the "waiter sweep" for BJJ, plus some more advanced options from 2nd degree BJJ black belt Andrew Smith (Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA).
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How to Pass Leg Lasso Guard (Shallow): a BJJ Tutorial
Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ shows how to pass the "leg lasso" guard when your partner has a shallower "lasso hook."
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Deep Lasso Guard Pass to Half Guard Smash: A BJJ Tutorial
This article offers a different way to pass the leg lasso guard, especially when your partner has a deep lasso hook and is holding on for dear life.
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Duckunder Counter to the Berimbolo: A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
Love Jiu-Jitsu? The berimbolo is a tough move to counter, but here's one way to get past this tricky guard/sweep/back take combination!
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How to Pass Leg-Lasso Guard: Deep Hook (BJJ Tutorial)
A brief tutorial on how to pass the leg-lasso spider guard when your partner has a deeper hook.
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How to Counter the Hip Switch From Half Guard (or a Kimura Attempt): A BJJ Tutorial
Did you know that countering the hip switch half guard pass is an important skill to master in all BJJ levels? Here's a brief tutorial to effectively counter it.
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Kimura Grip Trail Arm Series: Chaining and El Gato, a BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on the Kimura Grip, utilizing the "trail arm catch" sequence, and a nifty triangle finish.
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Advanced Kimura Grip Concepts: Trail Arm Catch Leg Entanglement - a BJJ Tutorial
An advanced BJJ tutorial on the Kimura grip involving "the trade" and catching the trial arm by 2nd degree black belt Andrew Smith.
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Advanced Kimura Grip Trail-Arm Concepts: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on advanced Kimura grip concepts from Andrew "Goatfury" Smith.
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How to "Catch the Trail Arm" and Get the Kimura Grip: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on "catching the trail arm" with the Kimura grip and moving to the back!
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Advanced Kimura Grip Concepts: The "Trade" (A BJJ Tutorial)
This article contains a brief BJJ tutorial on an advanced Kimura grip sequence in Andrew Smith's Kimura system called "the Trade."
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Advanced Kimura Attacks From Half Guard Bottom: A BJJ Tutorial
A BJJ tutorial on attacking the Kimura from half guard bottom, and some surprisingly sneaky ways to get the upper hand.
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Kimuras From Bottom: Stepover Finish & Armbar (BJJ Tutorial)
A brief Brazilian jiu-jitsu tutorial on the Kimura from bottom half guard, including stepping over to finish and the ensuing roll.
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How to Do a Toe Hold Leglock for BJJ: An Advanced Look
A brief BJJ tutorial on catching the toe hold from a variety of unexpected positions.
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Kimura Attacks From the Bottom Half Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
How do you attack the Kimura from the bottom of half guard in BJJ? Here's a brief tutorial by black belt Andrew Smith.
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Alternate Finishes from the Toe Hold: a BJJ Leglock Tutorial
A BJJ tutorial on transitions from the toe hold leglock attack when your opponent scrambles.
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The Re-Kimura in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to switch the Kimura on someone to your own Kimura, AKA the "re-Kimura." This awesome counter is bound to surprise your opponent!
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De La Riva Guard "Ball and Chain" Sweep Series: A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
This is a brief tutorial on the "ball and chain" sweep series from De La Riva guard for sport BJJ.
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Basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu De La Riva Guard Tutorial (With Videos)
Struggling with the De La Riva guard? This is a basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on using it, with videos! You'll have it down in no time.
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How to Set Up a Toe Hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Struggling with the toe hold? Here's a basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on how to set up and finish the toe-hold leglock submission.
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How to Defend Guard Pass (Double Under): Early Stages BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on the early stages of defense for the "double under stack" guard pass for Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Double Under Stack Pass Defense (Late Stage): BJJ Tutorial
A BJJ tutorial on late-stage defenses to the "stack pass" or "double under guard pass" in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A solid defense will help you out of a tight situation.
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Knee Cut Pass Defenses (Late Stage): A BJJ Tutorial
This is a brief BJJ tutorial dealing with the late-stage defenses to the knee cut guard pass. It's written by 2nd-degree BJJ black belt Andrew Smith.
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Escaping the Harness: A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on escaping the "harness" or "seat belt" from the back mount with hooks.
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Bow and Arrow Choke Escape: A BJJ Tutorial
This article contains a brief BJJ tutorial on escaping the bow and arrow choke from the back.