Technique Thursday: Star Sweep by Renzo
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The star sweep is actually a fairly basic sweep. In fact, I would even recommend it for beginners who still have trouble...
Technique Thursday: Choke from Knee-Slide Pass
This one comes from multiple time World and Pan Am champion, Joel Blanton, recorded by Black Flag Tactical Solutions. Joel shows here how to...
Technique Thursday: Defending the High Crotch Takedown
In wrestling, the high crotch is a set up that leads to a series of takedowns. The high crotch is very effective in that...
Technique Thursday: Ninja Roll Choke
Ah, the ninja roll choke. One of the most ridiculously named chokes in BJJ. However, the choke itself is legit. Though the idea of...
Technique Thursday: Controlling the Back on a Standing Opponent
Last night on The Ultimate Fighter, Jessica Penne defeated Lisa Ellis for a second time. The fight was fairly one-sided as Penne controlled the ground...
Technique Thursday: Sambo Snap Down
Like all grappling arts, Sambo brings its own unique twist to the way it does things. In the USSR, sport Sambo allows for throws...
Technique Thursday: Duck Under to Lift
I once attended a no time limit tournament in which the person running the show stood in front of everyone at the rules meeting...
Technique Thursday: Solid Guard Passing
Ladies and gentlemen, I am a guard passer. I won't claim to be the best in the world, but I consider myself to be...
Technique Thursday: Caio Terra’s Half-Guard to Single-Leg
Lately, I've been watching Caio Terra's 111 Half Guard Techniques. It's been very eye-opening to me how powerful he makes the position. Half-guard used...