We recently discussed the pendulum sweep moving into a triangle. Here we talk about moving it straight into an armbar. There are some tricks to this move that I discuss in some detail. Watch the video, try it on the mat and let me know how you go!

This is a very simple choke that used to be or often was the first choke taught from back control. It is now often not taught until much later in a student’s Jiu Jitsu journey. Still, you can learn it very easily. Just watch this video and then give it a try on the mat and let me know how you go…

This is a simple concept but one I often see forgotten. Under the pressure of rolling or competition I’ve seen people do this…many times. But one you get caught in this footlock from crossing your feet from the back. You won’t do it again. It can also be turned into a powerful submission. Check it out, try it on the mat (carefully) and let me know how you go…

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Special guest Jean Machado – from https://www.youtube.com/user/LiveTheMachLife/ …teaches how to get into the Kimura and then into an Omoplata. Some great advice and little tricks and hacks in this video. Check it out and try it yourself on the mat. Let me know how it goes.

If someone were to ask me the pass that I use the most. The pass that I use at the highest level. Then this might just be the one. Not because it is tricky or hard. But because it is simple AND super effective. By the end of this video, you will be able to do it as well. Try it out on the mat and let me know how you go.

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The final in the series. Here we concentrate a lot on kill zones. Reward is there for those that spend the time. Check it out and let me know what you think…

You might remember my video on the Awesome Roger Machado American – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xscg5rfunbc

It’s such a brilliant technique. You might have also seen me use it a few times in my rolling with my students. It is incredibly effective and deceptively powerful. Don’t underestimate it.

And I’ve been super lucky to have the Legend – Prof Roger Machado himself talk over the technique for you guys. I hope you love it. Try it out on the mat and let me know how it goes.

The Lockdown is an extremely effective technique. When you have a great lockdown on it presents major options for you and a lot of trouble for your opponent. But it can be beaten. And it’s not that hard. Just a few tricks and hacks that you can easily learn and practice. Watch the video. Try it out on the mat – and let me know how you go.

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The single leg takedown is a great takedown technqiue and maybe the most used in grappling. But there are a number of great counters and this particular one places you into a fantastic kill position. I use it often and my students have used it, with positive results, in competitions. Take a look and give it a try. Let me know how it goes.

When I get caught in a half guard – no problem. I just change shape. And that usually solves much of the problem and enables me to get out and back in control. Not so with this awesome RCJ Blackbelt! Watch this little trick. Easy to do and very effective.

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I am attending an immersive training session(s) in Dallas Texas, with my professor and coach the legend Prof Carlos Machado. I want to keep a video diary of my thoughts and give you guys a first-hand feedback of my time.

Why do you do BJJ? what is the reason that you spend so much time on the mats? what do you want out of it? I discuss this topic in detail in this quick little video.

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Is BJJ Enough for SELF DEFENCE or MMA? This is a topic that is raised a lot in our sport. In this video, I provide some of my thoughts.

In this quick little video of one of my classes, I discuss moving into an armbar from Back Control. Sometimes the rear naked choke is not working…there could be numerous reasons for this but having an alternative move in your back pocket for these type of situations is invaluable. Check it out as I discuss some of the finer details. Try it out on the mat and let me know how you go…