Trying to defend an opponent in high mount can be challenging if you don't stay calm and in control of yourself. Here's one way you can defend as your opponent attempts to move to a high mount, and what you can do if they all-out commit to avoid being swept.
Professor Anthony’s plane lands, and his first stop was to come train with us Saturday morning. I paused one of our mount technique skill practices so the class could recognize him, as I haven’t seen him since he received his black belt late last year at 73 years old! It was great to have my […]
Make sure to watch the online lesson I did on bottom half guard sweeps in my system, available on my Facebook page and YouTube channel. It will make it easier to understand what you need to do regarding control, spacing, neutral, and what you want to do to increase your probability of success.
Your mastery of warm-up and movement drills will lead to sweeps, leg locks, and back control from the bottom mount position. Here's a tutorial with a solo practice drill to get you from bottom to away, and to a better spot!
Patience and your understanding of 2-on-1 control can improve your jiu-jitsu quickly. See in under 2 minutes concepts on how you can effectively apply 2 controls on 1 element of your opponent's body.
In Rational Front Headlock / Guillotine Choke Control, what we need to do is not what we typically do.
Video added regarding the question, "How do I finish the Kimura when my opponent grabs their belt?"
Lesson and video added with tips for two easy chokes from kesa gatame (judo side control / scarf hold).
Lesson and video added with tips for easier control in kesa gatame (judo side control / scarf hold).
Live video reviewing some basic details and principles from kesa gatame (top judo side control).