Straight Armbar from Side Control

Straight Armbar from Side Control

When you find yourself on the bottom in side control, securing a straight armbar can be an effective way to turn the tables. Here's how to execute it: Position Your...
Tri-Guillotine Choke from Side Mount

Tri-Guillotine Choke from Side Mount

In the "Tri-Guillotine from Side Mount" technique, the focus is on securing a guillotine choke when you're in a defensive side mount position. Here's a step-by-step on how to execute...
No Arm Triangle Choke

No Arm Triangle Choke

In this technique, we look at how to execute a no-arm triangle choke from a double underpass situation. This is a clever way to leverage the positioning of your opponent...
One Arm In Choke from Stack Pass

One Arm In Choke from Stack Pass

In this technique, we explore how to execute a one-arm-in choke when facing a double underhook pass that leads to a stack. Here’s how you can effectively apply this choke:...
Americana from Stack Pass

Americana from Stack Pass

In this technique, we explore how to execute an Americana lock during a double underpass guard pass. Here’s how it unfolds: Initial Setup: As your opponent, Drew, begins the double...
The Corkscrew Armbar

The Corkscrew Armbar

This technique is a perfect follow-up when your opponent is pushing your leg down but withdraws their weight, making sweeps like the Dump Truck Bump Sweep not realistic. Initial Setup:...
The "Dump Truck" Bump Sweep

The "Dump Truck" Bump Sweep

The "Dump Truck Bump Sweep," taught by Ricardo Migliarese. This one kicks in when you’re in guard and your opponent tries to push down your knee with their elbow, which...
The "Houdini" Kimura Trap

The "Houdini" Kimura Trap

Ricardo Migliarese shows us this slick move he calls the "Houdini" kimura. It’s perfect when you're rolling with someone really strong or if you're just feeling gassed. Here’s how it goes...
Inverted Spider Guard Straight Arm Lock

Inverted Spider Guard Straight Arm Lock

In this technique from the "Braulio Estima Closed Guard Techniques" series, Rafael Lovato Jr. teaches the "Inverted Spider Guard Straight Arm Lock," leveraging the dynamic positioning of spider guard for...
Fake Flower Sweep to Triangle Choke

Fake Flower Sweep to Triangle Choke

Rafael Lovato Jr. demonstrates the "Fake Flower Sweep to Triangle Choke," blending a strategic setup with a high-percentage submission from closed guard.Starting with a focus on the Bravo grip, Rafael...
Lapel Bait Armbar Variations

Lapel Bait Armbar Variations

In this technique from the "Braulio Estima Closed Guard Techniques" series, Rafael Lovato Jr. demonstrates how to bait your opponent by focusing on exploiting the lapel grip on your opponents bjj gi...
Unstoppable Armdrag Sweep

Unstoppable Armdrag Sweep

In this technique from the "Braulio Estima Closed Guard Techniques" series, Rafael Lovato Jr. demonstrates the "Unstoppable Armdrag Sweep" from an open guard setup, following unsuccessful attempts at securing a...