So someone has you in mount – do you have an escape plan? do you have a methodology that works? that helps against that person that holds you in super tight? or perhaps that guy that is spread wide and perhaps a bit loose – so you just can’t seem to budge him / can’t bridge and roll him. Well, this video is for you. Here are two moves, when used together will get you out of mount (nearly) every single time. Watch the video, try it on the mat. And let me know how you go.

In this video, I discuss using the lapel to give you a little edge if you are being pinned by a big heavy guy. This clever little hack can be used incredibly effectively and to be honest, – It is super simple! At the beginner level, lapels are not used as often. But they should. Why not? they provide a great little advantage and a potentially huge payoff with little investment from your side. Check out this video and give it a try on the mat. Let me know how you go

Oh, wow…this is an awesome technique. I am really excited to show with you the totally legal at white belt Canadian Ankle lock. Super effective. Has a great little sweep entry and then the finish is very effective. I know you guys will be able to get this. Check out the video and then try it on the mat. Let me know how you go!

Now your opponent is doing all the right things. They are countering your cutting armbar technique the most effective way possible. But that is fine, that just opens them up for a sweep and guess what. You hold on to the arm – you still have the option to go for the cutting armbar again. Or a straight armbar. Or a number of other submissions. I hope you like this video and have enjoyed the cutting armbar series. If you have any questions please ask. In the meantime, give it a try on the mat and let me know how you go.

Escaping head lock control (Kesa Gatame) is part of our white belt syllabus. Why? because it is so fundamental to the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Learning this fundamental technique, early and correctly sets you on the right path. In our academy, many people use Kesa Gatame to full effect. The escape is mandatory. Check out this video. The technique is simple. Once you know how. Try it on the mat. And let me know how you go.

The bridge and roll is basic. It is simple. It is taught very early on in the white belt syllabus – but so many of us stop using it. Because they are not using it correctly. There are some simple tricks that in reality are not tricks…they are MUSTS. If you do them…the bridge and roll will be your favorite technique. Not a forgotten one. So, watch this video. Learn the tricks. And give it a try on the mat. Let me know how you go.

It is not uncommon to have completed the sweep discussed in the previous video a couple of times – to suddenly have your rolling partner counter/push against it. No problem. Use that energy to your advantage and sweep the other direction. Straight into a footlock (or alternative a relatively easy pass). It’s not hard, it just takes a little practice. Try it out on the mat and let me know how it goes.

Continuing on with the Overhook x-guard series…we now look at a very basic sweep from this position. It might be basic but is sure is effective. Quick to execute against your opponent and opens up many submission opportunities. This is a taster and I think you will like it. Take a look. Try it on the mat. And let me know what you think.

Just because you’re going for a submission doesn’t mean that you need to let go of your opponent and potentially give up on a good position if the attack fails. In this video Rob Biernacki and I go over the steps to maintaining total control over your opponent all the way through a position, using the example of an S Mount Armbar from Mount and a Heel Hook Attack from the 411 position to illustrate the principles we’re talking about. I think you’ll like this one!

And if you’re a fan of this style of teaching and would like more then you owe it to yourself to check out my book on BJJ. It’s called ‘The Roadmap for BJJ’ and it’s available for free with zero obligation at http://www.grapplearts.com/book

Good luck with your training!
Stephan

Grip strength is absolutely one of the most important attributes in BJJ. And developing them is not something that requires any super human athleticism. In this video I discuss HOW To Develop CRAZY GRIP Strength For BJJ and you too will be able to do it.

You might remember in a recent video where I discussed the hitchhiker escape. If you missed that video, I highly recommend viewing that first…

But like everything in Jiu Jitsu there are counters to counters to counters…and here is one. How to stop the hitchhiker escape. Watch the video carefully and find a way to stop the hitchhiker escape right in its tracks! It really works, try it on the mat. And let me know how it goes…

In this video I discuss Two Hacks to GET THE SWEEP When You Are CLOSE But Not Quite There. And how often does that happen? so much of Jiu Jitsu is getting close but it’s the final yards that are so difficult. Your partner is defending – so it’s not like drilling. That’s where these hacks come in. They help you leap over those last yards. Check out this video, give it a try on the mat and let me know how it goes…

We have all done it. We don’t always get the best grips when we go for the cross chokes but we go for them anyway! It’s a common mistake and it is of course very frustrating. But what if there was a way to finish that choke – even when you have crap grips?! Well in this video I discuss how to do just that. And the great part…is that it really works and is super strong. Watch this video. Give it a try on the mat and let me know how it goes.

A topic that comes up a lot for people that compete. There are better ways and worse ways to cut weight. Seriously dehydrating yourself is not one of them!