The Ezequiel choke gets it’s name from non other than the famous Brazilian judo and jiu-jitsu artist, Ezequiel Paraguassu. This choke is famous for it’s direct and incredible choking pressure. Step 1 Stabilize your mount… Read More »Ezequiel Choke from Mount
If you are able to properly secure the Lockdown along with double under hooks, it’s going to be very difficult for you opponent to pass your half guard. Once you have Lockdown secure, it’s important… Read More »Old School Sweep – Half Guard
Double under-hooks is the key to turning the half guard position into an offensive position. The ability to control your opponent becomes available once you have the double under-hooks and the Lockdown in place properly.… Read More »Double Under-Hooks – Half Guard
Master Eddie Bravo is credited with making this position quite famous over the years, or perhaps we should say infamous. Either way, it’s a jiu-jitsu position that deserves to be studied. With lots of offensive… Read More »Setting up the Lockdown – Half Guard
It’s getting more and more expensive to get a black belts these days. Everybody and every business is feeling the effects of inflation this year. That includes your local martial arts studio. Prices are going… Read More »Inflation forces McDojo’s to raise prices for fake black belts
Who’s Number One returned to action on Saturday with another stacked card featuring one of the most highly-anticipated grappling bouts of all time – Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena. It went down at the Sports… Read More »Six year white belt offers advice to Pena following loss to Ryan
This is fantastic move where the element of surprise is essential. Instead of applying normal guard-passing technique (whatever that is nowadays), surprise your opponent by going straight for the arm lock in an attempt to… Read More »Passing the Guard to Arm Lock
Pulling guard is looked down upon by some. But if you attack as you pull guard, there’s a chance you can gain a level of respect for that guard pull. Especially, if you pull off… Read More »Pulling Guard to Arm Lock
This is a great option to pass your opponent’s open guard and follow with a quick attack. You must first quickly engage and disengage with your opponent’s leg. This will typically cause you opponent to… Read More »Open Guard Pass: Shin Block to Guard Pass
Commonly known as the De La Riva guard, this technique allows for a leg lock when using the position’s weakness to your advantage. When your opponent hooks their left foot around your right leg, attempting… Read More »Open Guard Hook Pass to Leg Lock