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Technique 1: Triangle choke to Omoplata
The omoplata can be an attack in its own right, or a great followup to another technique. Here Stephan shows you how...
Eddie Bravo’s Rubber Guard “The NewSchool”
In this sequence Eddie ‘Twister’ Bravo shows yet another one of his innovative rubber guard setups to lock on the div...
Armbar to Reverse Roll Guard Sweep, by Andreh Anderson
Here’s a combination that takes you from an arm bar attempt to a powerful guard sweep from the closed guard, demonstr...
Knee Grip Guard Sweep, by Andreh Anderson
Andreh Anderson demonstrates a very useful sweep you can use when your opponent is trying to pass your closed guard ...
Never Get Guillotined Again!
OK, I have to admit that I’m exaggerating with the whole “never get guillotined again” title, but it’s almost true. I...
Mastering the Kimura
By Stephan Kesting and Marcus Soares Originally published in Grappling Magazine, May 2002
The Kimura lock is one of...
Revolutionary Omoplata
A Technique that Bridges the Gap between Sweep and Submission By Stephan Kesting Originally published in Grappling Ma...
Zé Mario Sperry shows his guard player side and teaches a finish
Learn a closed-guard attack from one of Carlson Gracie’s winningest black belts, Zé Mario Sperry. Sperry teaches two ...
A Glossary of Guards Part 1: The Closed Guard
By Stephan Kesting and Elliott Bayev
Principal Photography by Keith Haist
Originally Published in Ultimate Grappling ...
Tricks, Concepts, Techniques and Drills to Stop Your Opponent from Passing Your Guard
In December, 2008, I sent out a Grappling Tip Email with a tip about not letting your opponent control your hips (see...
Get Up, Stand Up!
Why getting off the ground is a critical skills in grappling!
(originally published in Black Belt Magazine)
When mixe...
How do you catch a staller of guard in Jiu-Jitsu?
In training or in competition, there’s always that moment when your opponent wears out. Winning or losing, he wants...