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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
A more fundamental tutorial on how to set up and finish a Kimura shoulder lock from side control.
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The Movable Frame Concept in BJJ (a Guard Maintenance Deep Dive)
A brief tutorial on how to use movable frames in BJJ.
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X-Pass Prevention
How to prevent the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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Single Leg X-Guard
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
A brief tutorial on how to take the back from turtle in BJJ.
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The Over/Under Guard Pass
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)
A brief tutorial on how to defend the cross choke (AKA the "X-choke") in BJJ.
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The Double Under Guard Pass
A brief tutorial on how to pass the guard using the double unders method.
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Sweeping Into Straight Ankle Locks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to sweep and go straight into a submission once they hit the ground.
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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
A brief tutorial on the "Shaolin Sweep," also called the "Terere Sweep," for BJJ.
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How to Do the Rolling Loop Choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
A brief tutorial on several "rolling loop choke" variations.
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"Shin-on-Shin" for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
This article will show a brief tutorial on "shin-on-shin" guard and provide some examples of situations where it can be particularly effective.
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How to Defend an Armbar From Guard
A brief 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
A brief 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
How to do an overhead 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)
How to finish an armbar by maintaining the position in the first place.
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3 Different Types of Triangle Choke
Three different ways to choke 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 brief tutorial on how to use "modified X-guard" and enter into some footsies.
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How to Leg Drag Guard Pass in BJJ
How to pass the guard in BJJ with a "leg drag pass."
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4 Ways to Get to the Mount Position
Four fundamentally different methods for getting to the mount position in BJJ.
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Side-Switch Armbar From Closed Guard
A brief tutorial on how to switch sides on an armbar from guard.
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BJJ Techniques: Maintaining Posture in Closed Guard
A brief tutorial on how to "survive" in the closed guard by maintaining survival.
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How to Use Shoulder Pressure in BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to use shoulder pressure from side control.
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4 Ways to Get to Mount From Side Control
How to attain mount position in BJJ from side control.
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The Sickle Sweep for BJJ
A basic tutorial on how to do a sickle sweep for BJJ, and some different approaches to learning the position.
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Technical Mount
A brief tutorial on three options from technical mount, and some conceptual considerations.
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5 Different Ways to Pull Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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.
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3 Different Types of Partner Drills for BJJ
Three different types of drills, and two examples of 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
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
How to finish a Kimura from half guard top, when you have stepped over their head. Three distinct ways.
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How to Defend a Guillotine Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to survive and escape from a guillotine choke in BJJ.
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Bridge-and-Roll Escape From Side Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to do a bridge-and-roll escape from side control.
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How to Pass Scissor Half Guard (Z Guard)
A brief tutorial on how to deal with scissor half guard in sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
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Brabo Choke Tutorial
A brief tutorial on how to do the brabo choke from the knee cut guard pass.
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Hip-Bump Sweep Triangle Setup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on how to set up a triangle choke from a hip bump sweep.
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The "Logsplitter" (Biceps) Guard Opening
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
A brief tutorial on how to pass spider guard for BJJ, with focus on 3 fundamental approaches.
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How to Do a Pendulum Sweep
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
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
A brief tutorial on how to take the back from side control in BJJ!
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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
A brief tutorial on seven different variations of the "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.
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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.
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3 Ways to Get to the Backstep/Kneebar Position in BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial involving 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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Four Basic Ways to Pass the Guard
Four options to pass the guard, useful for white belts and black belts alike.
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How to Ezekiel Choke Someone
A brief how-to on the BJJ Ezekiel Choke.
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3 Ways to Use a Duck Under in BJJ
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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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
A brief tutorial on how to do the "loop choke" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including some variations.
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Sweeping to S-Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to sweep straight to S-mount!
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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.
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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.
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Belly-Down, Straight-Ankle Lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to do a belly-down, straight-ankle lock in BJJ!
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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).
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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
A brief BJJ tutorial on the "cheap sweep", a.k.a. the easiest sweep in all of BJJ.
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Combinations in BJJ
A brief tutorial outlining several ways to combine and flow in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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The Straight-Ankle Lock for BJJ
A brief tutorial on the straight ankle lock, a.k.a. "footlock", for sport BJJ competition.
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Side-Control Troubleshooting: How to Control the Inside Arm (BJJ)
A brief tutorial on how to control the inside arm (preventing escapes) from side control in BJJ.
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How to Escape a Headlock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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)
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.
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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
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
A brief tutorial on how to execute a spinning armbar from knee on stomach, and while defending the Kimura grip.
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Leg-Staple Guard-Pass Combinations
How to pass the guard using the "leg staple" guard pass, or "same side knee drive" pass, when encountering some roadblocks.
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How to Attack From North/South in BJJ
A brief tutorial on a few different ways to attack from north/south in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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How to Escape a Heel Hook in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to get out of a heel hook in BJJ!
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X-Guard Leglocks
How to set up heel hooks, kneebars, and straight ankle locks from X-guard!
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How to Escape Knee-on-Stomach Position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to get out of knee-on-stomach ("knee on belly") position in BJJ.
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Scissor Half Guard
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How to Escape the Straight Ankle Lock
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.
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Double Attack From Mount Tutorial
The arm triangle and the reverse armlock from the mount position is a deadly combination.
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Butterfly Half Guard Tutorial
How to use butterfly half guard to sweep or submit your opponent. Revolution BJJ black belt Andrew Smith shows high percentage moves.
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Leglocks From Side Control
Heel hooks, kneebars, toe holds, and vaporizers from side control (top).
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Sacrifice Throws for BJJ
A brief tutorial on how to use judo sacrifice throws successfully in BJJ competition or at the gym.
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3 Judo Throws for BJJ
A brief tutorial on a hip throw, a trip, and a back throw you can use for BJJ.
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How to Use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Defend Against Punches on the Ground
A brief BJJ tutorial on how not to get punched when you're on your back!
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How to Do a Wristlock in BJJ
How to use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to break a wrist.
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How to Do a Leg Staple Guard Pass in BJJ
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 BJJ
A basic BJJ instructional tutorial on how to pass the guard using the "knee cut" or "knee slide" guard pass technique.
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How to Do an Armbar From the Back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Richmond, VA BJJ black belt Andrew Smith shows tricks for setting up the armbar from the back!
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X-Guard Sweeps Into Submissions for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief BJJ tutorial on X-guard and how to use it to set up submissions off the sweep. Instruction by black belts Daniel Frank and Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ.
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How to Reverse Armbar in BJJ (Butterfly Guard)
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
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.
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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!
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How to Do a Tripod Sweep in BJJ
A nice combination based on the tripod sweep. 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 1st degree black belt Trey Martin of Revolution BJJ.
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How to Open the Closed Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A description on how to get the guard open, and then how to start passing, with proper base and posture.
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How to Use Overhooks in Butterfly Guard
How to use butterfly guard in conjunction with overhooks in BJJ in order to have an effective and threatening sweep and submission game.
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How to Set Up a Crucifix for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief instructional tutorial on how to set up a crucifix for BJJ.
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Attacking From the Guard Pull in BJJ
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 to stop your opponent from passing your guard!
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Omoplata Troubleshooting in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If you've ever had trouble finishing an omoplata, this tutorial may help. Andrew Smith troubleshoots some of the most frustrating situations you'll find yourself in.
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How to Escape Side Control: Modified Kesa Gatame
Stuck in side control? This may help. Andrew Smith from Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA shows some effective and efficient escapes from modified kesa gatame.
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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. Instruction by Andrew Smith, 2nd degree black belt in Richmond, VA, and owner of Revolution BJJ.
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How to Spider Guard Sweep a Standing Opponent in BJJ
A brief 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)
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
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 varieites.
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3 Low Butterfly Guard Passes for BJJ Competition
Two different "low" style butterfly guard passes for sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition and rolling. 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. Lessons by BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Pass Butterfly Guard in BJJ
A brief tutorial on passing butterfly guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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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 BJJ (and Defend It)
How to do a clock choke, with video instruction by Daniel Charles Frank, and description by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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Backstep Deep Half Guard Pass: Sweeping and Taking the Back From the Bottom
A brief tutorial on how to deal with a person doing the "backstep pass" from deep half guard in BJJ. Instruction by 3rd degree BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Finish the Armbar: The RNC Defense Grip Break (BJJ)
Andrew "Goatfury" Smith shows how to deal with the most annoying armbar defenses in this BJJ tutorial.
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How to Finish an Armbar When They Grab One Arm (BJJ)
For convenience, we'll call this the "middle finger defense." Andrew Goatfury Smith shows two ways to break this grip and finish the armbar.
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How to Wristlock Against a Lapel Grab Armbar Defense in BJJ
How to do a wristlock in BJJ when your partner grabs their lapel. Instruction by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, instructor and owner at Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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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 when your opponent defends.
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How to Set Up a Tight Armbar From Guard in BJJ
How to touch up on the basic armbar from the guard, and make the finish much tighter. Taught by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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How to Do a Belly-Down Armbar From Guard in BJJ
Andrew "Goatfury" Smith shows how to hit a belly-down armbar when the person stacks you from guard, and 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
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 BJJ
A brief BJJ tutorial by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith 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
A brief lesson on how to take the back from deep half guard with Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, BJJ black belt from Richmond, VA (Revolution BJJ).
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How to Become a Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Some tips on becoming a better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor from BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, who runs Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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Countering the Twister Pass for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief BJJ 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
A more advanced BJJ 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 BJJ
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
How to do a berimbolo from the worm guard!
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How to Set Up Worm Guard (a BJJ Tutorial)
A basic BJJ tutorial on how to set up 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 Reverse De La Riva Guard (a BJJ Tutorial)
How to take the back using reverse De La Riva guard (RDLR).
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How to Pass 50/50 Guard for BJJ (and Take the Back)
How to pass 50/50 guard, and how to take the back from fifty/fifty in sport BJJ.
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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
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
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to finish armlocks, shoulderlocks, and wristlocks while you have the triangle position.
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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
A brief BJJ tutorial on setting up Shawn Williams guard and rubber guard, and a couple of high percentage submissions.
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Lasso Guard BJJ Tutorial: Setting Up Triangles and Omoplatas
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to set up omoplatas and triangles from the lasso guard.
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Three Easy Omoplata Setups: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief tutorial on how to setup an omoplata from a triangle, from closed guard, and from lasso guard.
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How to Use the Kimura From the Turtle Position in BJJ
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) - a BJJ Tutorial
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)
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
A brief tutorial written by BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith and with 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
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.
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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), featuring BJJ black belt Andrew Smith from Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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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)
How to finish a triangle choke in BJJ, taught by 2nd degree black belt Andrew "goatfury" Smith.
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Details on How to Finish a Triangle Choke: A BJJ Tutorial
Some key details on finishing the BJJ triangle choke with black belt Andrew "goatfury" Smith.
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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
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
A brief tutorial by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith on the cross-grip arm-drag series from closed guard. Andrew is one of the owners of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.
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The Closed Guard "Xande" Sweep—a BJJ Tutorial
How to 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
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
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
A brief BJJ tutorial by Revolution BJJ owner Andrew Smith on countering the all-too-common hip switch half guard pass.
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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
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 the Bottom: The Stepover Finish and Armbar (A BJJ Tutorial)
A brief BJJ 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
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to attack the Kimura from the bottom of half guard 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: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to switch the Kimura on someone to your own Kimura, AKA the "re-Kimura."
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De La Riva Guard "Ball and Chain" Sweep Series: A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
A brief tutorial on the "ball and chain" sweep series from De La Riva guard for sport BJJ.
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Basic De La Riva Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
A basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial on using the De La Riva guard!
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How to Set Up a Toe Hold: A BJJ Tutorial
A basic BJJ 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): A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on some late stage defenses to the "stack pass" or "double under" guard pass in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
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Knee Cut Pass Defenses (Late Stage): A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial dealing with the late stage defenses to the knee cut guard pass with 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
A brief BJJ tutorial on escaping the bow and arrow choke from the back.
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Skateboard Escape From the Back to Deep Half: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on escaping the back to deep half guard (a follow up on the "crunch and turn" escape tutorial).
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The "Crunch and Turn" Basic Back Escape: A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tutorial
A basic Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tutorial on escaping the back.
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How to Turn Away Safely to Turtle and Recover Guard: A BJJ Tutorial
A brief BJJ tutorial on how to recover guard by turtling to avoid the pass.
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Arm Trap (Dirtball) Tozi Pass Tutorial for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A brief tutorial on the classic "arm behind the back" guard pass, with some advanced details.
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Tozi (Sao Paulo/Wilson) Pass Details: The Windshield Wiper Finish
A brief Brazilian jiu-jitsu tutorial on how to finish the São Paulo (Tozi, Wilson) guard pass by "windshield wipering" your feet, and some other key details.