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Erik Paulson Shows A Unique Kneebar Setup From Side Control
Yes, Leg Lock setups can be complicated. Really complicated, with multiple steps that have to be on spot if the submi...
Top 10 Throws and Takedowns for BJJ
I’ll go ahead and say it: every practitioner should have at least a couple of throws and takedowns for BJJ. Yes, it’...
9 BJJ Solo Drills You Can Do With a Heavy Bag
There are some essential BJJ gross motor movements that need to be trained over and over until they’re smooth and ins...
How to Get Great at BJJ Defense
Want to tap out less? Let’s take a look at how to get really good at defending against submission attacks.
Today I mo...
Catching Pain With Erik Paulson
We hear it all the time, “keep an open mind”. I think it’s safe to say that Minnesota native Erik Paulson is among th...
How To Get From White To Blue Belt With Erik Paulson
Erik Paulson is a legend in the game of Jiu-Jitsu and leglocking in particular....
BJJ Instructor Has Some Killer Leg Attacks
Erik Paulson — Rigan Machado black belt the first American to win the World Light-Heavyweight Shooto title in Japan —...
Escaping the Reverse Mount the Proper Way
The reverse mount is a tricky position…
If you’re opponent has you caught in it then he’s placing a tremendous amount...
How to Escape Kesa Gatame and the Headlock
Kesa Gatame is one of the most under-utilized positions in BJJ. People in jiu-jitsu tend to ignore this position but ...
A Powerful Surprise Choke Attack from Sidemount
This is one of my very favourite attacks from Sidemount. It works in a BJJ context (i.e. with the gi), in submission ...
Technique Thursday: Barnett’s Submission Explained by his Coach
Erik Paulson is an amazing grappler. With his old school approach and his wide variety of knowledge, he is a fantasti...
A Sneaky Armbar Escape
The armbar escape in the video below is one of my favourite armbar defenses. I like it because it’s simple and effect...