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Closed Guard Back Take, with Jon Thomas

Being on someone’s back is the most dominant position in jiu-jitsu. If you can go climb from your guard to someone’s ...

Sweeping an Opponent Who Has One Knee Up In Your Guard

Having problems attacking an opponent who’s basing with one knee up in your guard? Even if he’s adopted this defensiv...

3 Great Defenses to the Over-Under Guard Pass

The over-under guard pass is one of the heaviest, highest percentage, and most miserable guard passes in the BJJ arse...

The First Sweep You Should Learn from Spider Guard

Modern BJJ is unimaginable without the Spider Guard. In this form of Open Guard you grip your opponent’s wrists or sl...

Every Triangle Choke Setup is ALSO an Omoplata Setup!

Every entry into the triangle choke is ALSO a way to get into the omoplata armlock. Now it’s true that the two techni...

The Engagement Phase Game, A Drill to Take Your Gripfighting to the Next Level!

I’ve written a LOT about gripfighting on my blog, and that’s because I really do believe it’s one of the highest leve...

The 16 Most Important Techniques for the BJJ Beginner

What’s the most common problem (aside from getting caught under side control) facing the BJJ beginner? It’s probably ...

New Release: The Closed Guard System with Jon Thomas!!

So I just released a BRAND NEW instructional featuring renowned BJJ black belt instructor Jon Thomas! It’s called ‘Th...

How to Counter the Toreando Guard Pass

So there you are, on your back and fighting your opponent with your legs.  Maybe you’re using the Spider Guard, the B...

A Powerful Side Mount Escape That Leads Directly into an Armbar Finish

Going directly into the armbar from the bottom side mount has to be one of the most surprising escapes for the guy on...

The BJJ Arm Drag

The arm drag is one of the most versatile BJJ techniques. You can use it to take the back, sweep your opponent, set u...

When is the Best Time to Escape a Pin?

I was recently asked an interesting question… “Stephan, when you’re pinned is it better to wait for a good opportunit...
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