Sport BJJ vs Self Defense Jiu Jitsu – Differences

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Sport BJJ vs Self Defense Jiu Jitsu - Differences

There are a lot of questions about differences between Sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs Self Defense Jiu-jitsu. Those questions are usually coming from people who are mostly interested in just Self-Defense aspects of Jiu-Jitsu art.

The bald statement about differences between sport and self-defense Jiu-Jitsu is that the question about differences is mostly exaggerated by the people that are pushing the self-defense aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. We’re gonna talk more about it but that is artificially elevated and inflated difference.

The Essence of Jiu-Jitsu is ground fighting and ground fighting is required whether you’re doing sport or self-defense aspect of the art.

Nobody in Sport Jiu-Jitsu camp is saying that if you get in a street fight that you should immediately pull inverted Guard or some kind of reverse de la spider guard and try to score advantage and keep your opponent there. There is definitely no one saying that in any aspect of sports Jiu-Jitsu.

Let’s take Draculino for example. Draculino is one of the founding fathers of the spider guard. And in Draculino academy they are teaching stand up, clinch, stabilization, side mount etc… they were doing 1 on 1 self-defense. There are no academies that are good in sports Jiu-jitsu that never do anything relevant to self-defense.

What’s actually relevant in self-defense? Taking the guy down or getting to the top position, passing the legs, stabilizing on top, get your opponent to turn and choke him out, right?
Guess what, this will get you a whole bunch of points in competition and is happening all the time in the street fights and this will win you a lot of street fights as well.
It’s not like there are some magic self-defense techniques that work only in self-defense that sport Jiu-Jitsu guys don’t know.

The main ability of an art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to work against the pressure. For example, let’s take the most combative BJJ guard, the closed guard. Nobody is arguing that a closed guard is a good form of controlling your opponents when they’re trying to punch you. And let’s take one the least competitive form of open guard, the reverse de la spider.
After that let’s say you take someone who trained all forms of the closed guard but they never sparred it and you take somebody else trained in all sports techniques of reverse de la spider but they’re sparring it all the time against resistance. Who would you bet on?

I would bet all my dollars on a guy with a less combative form of guard because he’s used to dealing with pressure. He’s used to dealing with a real-world application.

If all your learning is based on magical self-defense techniques and you’re never applying it against resistance it’s like reading lines in a play. It’s not like having a conversation. It’s not like you and me sitting down having a conversation.
It’s like a line in a script says, “punch with a right hand and I’ll slip to one side and then I’ll apply technique number 1.”. That is a play, a procedure and it’s not working in a real fight.

If it comes down about you choosing between the academy A with more self-defense Jiu-Jitsu or academy B with more Sports Jiu-Jitsu, which one would you choose?
I wouldn’t go with sport vs self-defense. There is more about it there. Do you like the instructor? Do you like the people in that academy? Do they train against the pressure? Do they have some form of sparring? Those are the more important things than to think about self-defense vs sports aspect of the art.

Let’s say you go to train to a “sport” based academy and you’re still worried about self-defense that’s ok. Once in a while, once in two months, three months, even six months do some sparring on the ground wearing MMA gloves and mouth guard and do some light punching with 10, 20, 30% of contact. That will very quickly calibrate your BJJ to a self-defense thing.

Do a little bit of kickboxing, MMA and do your sport Jiu-Jitsu reverse de la spider guard and every few weeks go do an MMA class to calibrate your brain that you might get hit. Calibrate your brain that you need to control distance much more intelligently. Not too close and not too far away because good Jiu-Jitsu is always better than bad Jiu-jitsu.

So, if good jiu-jitsu is at the self-defense oriented place go train there. If good Jiu-jitsu is at the sports-oriented place then go to that place, and make necessary calibrations for what you want.

Don’t expect one place to have 24 magic techniques that you need to learn to defend your self at the street and the other place just do the sport stuff and don’t have any street application.
Training your ability to react to pressure is way more important than those magic techniques.
Actually, the most of the Gracie Stand Up techniques that were popular 20-50 years ago are not actually very good.
The fact is that the Gracies don’t use those techniques when they’re fighting in MMA. They don’t use hip tosses like, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu against punches… close the distance, hip toss then armbar. I’ve never seen anybody do that neither Gracies never do that. They’re using single legs and double legs and much more MMA based platform techniques.

There’s another terrible technique when someone is attacking you with the overhand knife attack and you catch the knife and you apply the standing figure four… well, good luck with that. It’s a complete fancy technique with some outdated Jiu-Jitsu techniques from 1930’s in a style of “Japanese super secrets revealed”.
To be honest, there are much better ways to do something like that. So a lot of this magical self-defense on the feet I don’t really like. I don’t really think they’re effective as they are reported to be.

At the end of a day, on the ground, you’re gonna learn bridge and roll as a mount escape whether you go to the sport based place of self-defense based place just like any other good BJJ ground technique. You go to train where ever you know they’re doing good Jiu-jitsu. Good Jiu-jitsu always beat bad Jiu-jitsu and that’s more important than sport BJJ vs Self-Defense BJJ.

Train at the place where you like the instructor, where you like the other students and where’s you’re gonna go cause it’s closer to you and not super far away… That’s way more important than this Sport vs self Defense Jiu-Jitsu question.

Good Jiu-Jitsu beats bad Jiu-Jitsu

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Wrestling Conditioning Drills For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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When it comes to which grapplers are the toughest out there, people usually do not think about Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Yes, there are some impressive specimens, but overall, the nerdy BJJ technicians dominate the scene. In a closely related grappling martial art though, the story is completely different. Wrestlers are known for their impressive physical shape and endless cardio. It’s not that wrestling is not technical, far from it. they just understand how important wrestling conditioning is and put a lot of emphasis on it. So, why not borrow something more than just takedowns fro the art of wrestling?

The reason why wrestling conditioning is so effective is due to time. After years of trial and error, those involved have come up with the perfect blueprint. Although it is not universal, most wrestling conditioning programs across the world are pretty similar. Another reason for this huge development in the area of wrestling conditioning is the fact that wrestling is an Olympic sport, meaning a lot is invested in reaching the top. Don’t get me wrong, Judokas are also amazingly conditioned athletes. Wrestlers, however, are years beyond even the most powerful Judokas, let alone BJJ players.

So, in terms of usefulness for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is the wrestling conditioning approach a good fit? After all, the ruleset and character of both sports are somewhat different, meaning the physical requirements are not the same. Using takedowns as an example again, the important thing is to adopt what’s useful and discard the rest. Just like every takedown from wrestling doesn’t fit the needs of BJJ, wrestling conditioning shouldn’t be taken for granted. However, wrestlers have it down to a science and have a lot to offer us BJJ nerds in terms of conditioning.

A General Wrestling Conditioning Program

So, what is it take makes wrestling conditioning so different from the usual methods BJJ athletes choose to get in shape? First and foremost it is the intensity and frequency of work. Wrestlers train intensely and train very often. Granted, during a wrestling season they compete on a weekly basis meaning they need to be in shape constantly. In terms of BJJ there’s no need for such intensity and frequency. That said, if you’re cutting back do so on either intensity or frequency, not both.

The next key factor of the success of wrestling conditioning drills is the selection of training methods and exercises. People in charge of turning wrestlers into grappling machines have the winning formula. Namely, wrestling conditioning is all about bodyweight work and partner drills. This allows them to work all relevant energy systems and develop strength qualities highly specific to the sport. What’s even more important, is that bodyweight work is submaximal, meaning recovery is easier and faster compared to lifting. And best of all, there’s not much need for long, boring running sessions, although some wrestlers still swear by it.

Finally, specific programming of correct exercises with appropriate intensity and frequency brings everything together. In wrestling, every session has a strong conditioning component. Warmups are brutal, which is something that’s not really advisable for BJJ. However, hitting a circuit or some drills at the back end of class is perfect. Even better, you could go for separate conditioning sessions outside of class in order to up the intensity. So, let’s see how a solid wrestling conditioning plan looks like:

Movement Pattern Drills

A crucial factor in wrestling is athleticism. To develop overall athleticism, few things work better than developing gymnast-like coordination. The fact of the matter is you’re never going to reach gymnasts in terms of coordination but there’s no harm in trying. That said, this is where some of those drills you usually do in warm-ups come into play. Cartwheels, Rolls to handstand, handstand walks, sit outs and the like are the norms. Key moves like sprawls and penetration steps also make up a huge component of coordination drills. IN addition, doing them at a predetermined pace is going to jack up your heart rate as well, making you efficient at them even when tired.

2. Strength And Endurance Exercises

These are the meat and potatoes of wrestling conditioning drills. They’re perfect for everyone, especially done at a wrestling pace. The usual norm is going either for a high number of repetitions or going all out for a given time period. Whatever the case, intensity must be high. Since wrestlers mainly focus on bodyweight exercises they get the added bonus of working on strength and endurance in a way that benefits them specifically for grappling. It also means you can repeat the workout the next day without any (or much) soreness.

Pushups and pullup/chinup variations along with squat/lunge exercises and core training drills make up the bulk of the program here. However, instead of just banging out endless sets of pushups, wrestling conditioning is all about variety. They do virtually every kind of pushup there is, from regular to handstand pushups. Rope climbs are among pulling variations (for BJJ you could even throw in pullups with the Gi). Squats and lunges, as well as combo drills like burpees, complete the program. Explosive work can also be done here, without taxing the nervous system too much.

A huge aspect of bodyweight training emphasized in wrestling conditioning is neck and core work. The core is hit from all sides, not just working abs. Once again, gymnastic style exercises and isometric holds, in particular, are top choice drills. In terms of training the neck, nothing beats wrestling drills. From high rep supine contractions to bridge drill on the head, this is the best way to develop a choke-resistant neck.

3. Partner Drills

Finally, when it comes to working with external resistance, wrestlers have got things right. Although they employ traditional weight training, the best bang for the buck comes from working with partners. Since in both wrestling and BJJ we manipulate an opponent’s body weight during a match, you can see why this methodology beats traditional weightlifting.

Drills to include into your conditioning plan are carries of all varieties (piggyback, belly to back, etc). Furthermore, pushing and pulling exercises like squats and deadlifts become far more useful when training with a partner instead of a barbell. There are plenty of ideas on how to increase your strength and cardio with partner drills for grapplers.

If you’re thinking about improving your wrestling skills for Jiu-Jitsu we have the best resource for you. Why stop at wrestling when you can also throw in brutal submissions to tap your opponent? Enter Catch Wrestling and the best instructional on the subject to ever hit the market, Neil Melanson’s “Catch Wrestling Formula”. Everything a BJJ players needs to know about catch wrestling is in this amazing instructional.

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Don’t Ignore 50% Of Jiu-Jitsu And Start Training No-Gi BJJ Regularly!

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art that offers variety in every aspect of training. From training with all level partners to come up with your own moves and even training in different “uniforms”. All of these have their benefits for grapplers, but nothing is more important than being able to grapple in every circumstance. That means training No-Gi BJJ even if you’re at a die-hard Gi academy. There is a reason why No-Gi BJJ is such a huge part of the sport. it yields results and makes people better overall grapplers. Do not shy away from No-Gi BJJ just because you’re more used to training with the Gi.

If you training BJJ, but do not like to train No-Gi BJJ, then you’re going to progress at a slow rate. To be completely honest, the argument goes both ways. If you train solely No-Gi, you need to consider enrolling in Gi classes as well. Does Jiu-Jitsu work if you train in only one of these two major aspects? Of course, it does, but not as nearly as effective as it has the potential to. Every world-class black belt champion is well versed in No-Gi, despite some of them competing solely in the Gi. As with everything else in the Gentle Art, training without a kimono has its place and benefits.

Similar to Dean Lister’s now famous statement of not ignoring 50% of the human body, why would you ignore 50% of BJJ training? No-Gi BJJ is a huge part of Jiu-Jitsu, whether you like it or not. Give No-Gi BJJ training a try and you won’t regret it. Take it from someone who speaks from experience. I was the biggest advocate for Gi-only training for a while. Until I stumbled upon No-Gi BJJ and discovered how true progress in BJJ is achieved.

Lachlan Giles knows all about choking people without the Gi. Check out his amazing instructional “High Percentage Chokes: No-GI” and learn a whole arsenal of effective chokes. A a bonus, they all work in the Gi just as effectively.

The Dual Nature Of BJJ

In essence, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about manipulating an opponent into submission, normally, against their will. This means that the art is all about control over the opponent’s body. The way you gain this control is via a system of levers utilizing specific points of the opponent’s body. Once you have control, You need to make sure you maintain it while you change your points of leverage in order to get a submission victory. As crude as this explanation is, it encompasses the nature of BJJ in a nutshell.

In Jiu-Jitsu, there are two main ways of training and competing. One is the “traditional” way of training, which includes wearing a Gi while doing so. This is the way that the founders trained and competed in and is the way BJJ was presented to the world. Gi BJJ involves using the cloth as a means to gain further control and improve leverage. To that extent, there are complex systems of sweeping, passing and/or submitting completely relying on the Gi.

In the opposite corner is No-Gi BJJ. How this Jiu-Jitsu “discipline” came to be is not really clear. After all, wrestlers have been training without kimonos for centuries prior to BJJ. If you ask me, the most logical explanation is the most simple one. Grapplers in Brazil used to train without a Gi jacket when summers got too hot. Add to that the struggles of a few grappling legends like Jean Jacques Machado that due to medical conditions couldn’t grab an use the Gi and you No-Gi BJJ was born. Today, training No-Gi BJJ involves people grappling in just shorts, or, more often, a rashguard and spats. In any case, the leverage points provided by the Gi are absent, leading to modifications in most major techniques.

Common Reasons For Avoiding No-Gi Training

For people that train exclusively in one of these disciplines, training in the other is often not even a consideration. This kind of dedication is admirable, however, completely illogical. Why avoid a huge part of the sport that is only going to make you better? Well, there are a few main reasons behind this.

First and foremost it is the misplaced feeling of loyalty. The “my instructor doesn’t like No-Gi BJJ so I’m not even going to try it” is just plain stupid. How can you know if you like something if you’ve never even tried it? Loyalty to your instructors and academy is ok, but that doesn’t mean you need to copy everything they do. Learn what they teach and talk with them, but explore every aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. Stay respectful but not blindly loyal, as No-Gi BJJ has a lot to teach you.

Another huge reason people avoid No-Gi training (or Gi from an opposite point of view) is an experience. Training solely with the Gi, means you’ll suck at No-Gi when you give it a try. The more experience you have with the Gi, the worse you’ll feel trying No-Gi. After surviving the first few months of BJJ and progressing most people do not like the feeling of being back at the beginning again. However, this is something you must face in order to improve, Even more importantly, your No-Gi progress is going to be much faster than your initial Gi progress.

Finally, there’s the competition aspect. Gi and No-Gi BJJ competition rules differ significantly, leading people to shun training in order to make things simple. As valid as this is, you can always roll No-Gi while applying Gi rules.

Benefits Of No-Gi BJJ

To cap things off let’s explore some of the obvious benefits No-Gi BJJ offers Jiu-Jitsu players. As already covered, jiu-Jitsu is all about leverage. From that standpoint, grabbing the Gi at the sleeves, pants, collars, and belt, provides great handles. The moment these are unavailable though, your effectiveness at controlling levers is also going to decrease. Training No-Gi is going to provide you with means of controlling an opponent just as effectively without depending on the Gi material. This is an obvious and beaten to death argument for No-Gi, but still a crucial one. Whenever that collar or sleeve is out of reach, other body parts are available, Why not use them?

Furthermore, rolling without the Gi is more dynamic in nature. This means that you won’t have time to grab on for dear life and stall, but think quickly instead. This translates directly to better reflexes, quicker decision making, and a more fluent overall game. As an added bonus, your conditioning is going to get a boost as well. Still, on the subject of control, the apparent lack of it means you’ll learn different ways of obtaining it. The ability to successfully control an opponent with only shorts on means you’ll destroy opponents wearing Gis.

What you’re also going to discover when training No-Gi is a wider array of submissions. For example, you might be really good at the Bow and arrow choke with the Gi. However, in No-Gi you’ll have to settle for a rear naked choke from the back. Now imagine attacking with the rear naked choke when in the Gi. Even if the opponent defends it, you’ll just transition to the collar and still get the Bow and arrow.

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New Bernardo Faria DVD Review – Foundations Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Bernardo Faria, is without a doubt, a DVD making-machine. Despite being one of the most successful competitors of modern times, the heavyweight is a world-class coach as well. Bernado is a multiple-time world champion, known for his versatile and well-rounded game. The latest Bernardo Faria DVD is hot out of the oven, bearing the title of “Foundations Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”. This release is intended for students of every level and focuses on mastering the true building blocks of the Gentle Art.

A Bernardo Faria DVD is always a joy to watch. He has so many successful releases in the past couple of years that even buying a Bernardo Faria DVD is a source of pleasure for grapplers worldwide. While we’re used to Bernardo focusing on his favorite competition-proven moves, this time it’s time for something different. In his “Foundations Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” Faria encompasses a much broader subject. As a result, this set consists of 6 DVDs, full of high-level information by one of the world’s best. It is a set that anyone should have, regardless of how good you think you are at the basics. Because let’s face it, everyone has something “basic” to learn or re-learn.

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it is painfully simple. Click the link. Click the BUY button.. Get better at Brazilian Jiu-JItsu. IF you do not own a Bernardo Faria DVD, this one is a great place to start. If you already know how good his instructionals are, then get a move on and add his latest release to your collection. And, if you do not what to expect from a Bernardo Faria DVD, just read on. We’re going to cover every volume in detail so that you know exactly what you’re getting.

The Bernardo Faria DVD Collection

Bernardo Faria is an amazing character, to say the least. He is a top-class black belt and one of the fiercest competitors in the game. His competition skills are only matched by his coaching skills. Bernardo is a true professor of the art, and one always tending to a larger audience. Through his digital releases, Bernardo reaches thousands of grapplers in all corners of the world.

So far Faria has multiple digital releases out, all of which are worth having. The level of instruction you get from him is unbelievable, Furthermore, he is a complete grappler, capable of demonstrating different aspects of BJJ at a very high level. IF you want to get better at pressure passing than Bernardo is your man. There area few top-level grapplers out there that can claim the title of the world’s best pressure passer better than Faria. IF you want to improve your half guard, especially the deep half, then there’s nobody better than Faria. These are just some of Bernardo’s favorite BJJ moves that helped him become a World Champion.

There’s a whole Bernardo Faria DVD collection available for you to acquire. His material ranges from the closed guard to finishing with high-level Omoplatas. He is also highly accomplished as a No-Gi grappler, with a top release on fighting from the bottom half guard. To round off his amazing skills, Bernardo also has a DVD set focusing entirely on escaping bad positions. His instructionals guarantee that you’ll get better at BJJ and that you’ll be wanting more of them. Luckily, he is very dedicated to releasing new content on a regular basis, so you won’t have to wait too long for the next Bernardo Faria DVD instructional.

Bernardo Faria: “Foundations Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” Detailed Review

So, what does Faria offer in his latest digital release? Why is it longer than his previous DVD sets? Is he as good at explaining broader concepts as he is at demonstrating his favorite moves? What about the technical quality of the release? Let’s get to these questions one by one.

First, the latest Bernardo Faria DVD is all about the very foundations of BJJ. He tackles subjects from fighting on the feet, through intricate guard strategies all the way to slick back takes and brutal submissions. Further on, the reason this release is spread across 6 DVDs is the subject it addresses. Faria divides the content into standing, guard work, passing, transitions, submissions, and escapes. He addresses each of these subjects in-depth, with every DVD featuring over 15 chapters on average.

To wonder if an accomplished, 5xWorld champion black belt is good at the fundamentals of BJJ is actually a legit question. Very often top competitors like Faria tend to focus on certain moves only, as they should. Moreover, sometimes competitors do not turn out to be the best teachers. Well, if there was ever an exception, it’s Bernardo Faria. He is as good (if not better) instructor as he is a competitor. His knowledge of the art is undisputed as he’ll prove in his latest DVD set. Finally, this set is with perfect sound and picture quality, so rest assured you won’t regret acquiring it.

DVD 1 – Fighting From The Feet

Bernardo Faria is a very dangerous opponent when on the feet. He is very dangerous from the feet, both at pulling guard and going for takedowns alike. In the first volume of the latest Bernardo Faria DVD, the focus is entirely on takedowns that work.

Since the guard and half guard are some of Bernardo’s favorite positions, he starts things off with guard pulls. Both getting to the closed guard and the open guard are included. A crucial concept in BJJ is posture, something which Faria explains in detail.

After the guard pulls, Faria gets straight into the meat and potatoes of BJJ takedowns. He really explains the double leg takedown, closely followed by single-leg setups. Faria rally goes into detail when talking about grip fighting. He offers some groundbreaking concepts that’ll ensure you get the grips before your opponent. The second part of the DVD is all about Judo throws. My personal favorite is the Morote Seoi, something I like doing regularly. I got such precise details from Faria that I can’t wait for the next time I compete.

DVD 2 – The Guard

The second volume of this Bernardo Faria DVD is about fighting off your back. It starts at the first step of BJJ – the closed guard. Bernardo outlines his own approach to the closed guard, demonstrating some basic sweeps along the way. If you do not know the scissor and pendulum sweeps than this DVD is going to help you fill in these gaps.

As the DVD progresses, Faria turns his attention to some submission options. He has such a cool setup for the Kimura that you’ll be raring to give it a try. And the inverted armbar is going to change your life, literally Its the one fast and easy submission from the closed guard that you always wanted to have in your arsenal.

OPen guars start with the spider guard, covering everything from basic sweeps to nasty triangle chokes. As the DVD nears its end it’s time for more sweeps, this time-based in the tripod position.

DVD 3 – Open Guard And Passing

The third and fourth volumes are transitional ones. They feature half of one subject and half of another. That said, this is a truly masterful move by Faria, as it allows you to connect things into a working system.

Since the last disc featured open guards, this volume picks up with more open guard techniques. The De La Riva and Lasso guards feature heavily, along with Faria’s unmistakable knee shield. There are multiple sweeping options available, are fairly easy to understand. A very interesting and easy transition from half guard to closed guard via a hook complete’s the guard’s portion.

The second part of this volume is also the first part of the passing system. As with standing, it all starts with posture concepts. From there, Faria shares tips on opening the closed guard before moving on to more complex passes. The Torreando modification he demonstrates made me like a guard pass I never really used before.

DVD 4 – Passing And Top Position Transitions

As with the previous volume, this is a disc that features two subjects. Continuing on the previous thread, it’s time for some Faria signature moves. this Bernardo Faria DVD starts with his pressure passing concepts and how to use them against various guards. Some of the guards covered include spider guard, half guard, Foot-on-hip guard, etc.

As the Material unfolds, Faria shifts towards moving in between top positions. Getting to side control and mount with a knee slice or backstep is covered in high detail. Also featured are some submission options from top positions, like Kimura and armbar attacks from the North-South. There are also essential principles on acquiring and maintaining the knee on belly position for optimal pressure. A nearside armbar wraps up another amazing volume of this instructional.

DVD 5 – Submission Galore

This is the volume that all you submission hunters out there are going to love in particular! Just as before, Faria picks up from knee on belly, this time focusing on the far arm. A few top choking options follow closely, before switching to mount attacks.

The mount is where a good portion of this volume takes place. It starts with a basic armbar, a very tight Americana setup, and a basic collar choke. after getting the basics out of the way Faria shows a fantastic double attack that’s essentially undefendable. This is the final mount attack before flipping your opponent so that you get to the back.

A few back taking options offer variety when taking the back before finishes enter the spotlight. Farai connects the rear-naked choke and collar choke to perfection. he also offers a great modification on the collar choke. The bow and arrow choke is the cherry on top.

DVD 6 – Escaping

Wrapping another impressive Bernardo Faria DVD up are positional and submission escapes. From basic mount escapes via the UPA to side control escapes directly into a single leg. What you’ll notice is that Faria doesn’t only look to escapes. he ties every escape to either a transition to a dominant position or a submission attempt. This is the mark of a true world-class BJJ black belt.

The side control reversal concept is only second to the amazing North-South elbow escape Faria shows. A crucial knee on belly setup follows suite, along with a few more positional escapes. The final portion of the volume focuses on submission escapes that are easy and work flawlessly. Counters to all common submission like armbars and triangles are all there. So are some key rolling escapes that’ll surprise even the most experienced opponents you face.

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How To Set Up A BJJ Nutrition Plan On A Budget

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Eating healthy is essential for performing at a high level on the mats. However, people usually have jobs, school, families, etc in addition to training BJJ. Cooking healthy meals is hard enough but having limited resources to do it can make it seem impossible. BJJ nutrition doesn’t have to be expensive though. There are tips and tricks to help you eat healthily and be a better grappler on a budget. Here’s how

What we eat is important and we all know that. However, in the age of convenience we live in, we often forget about eating right. We’re used to showing up at a place and getting food without even leaving our cars. True food is devalued in our eyes due to modern living standards. Luckily, those of us that train the Gentle art, get a wake-up call in terms of food. BJJ nutrition is just as important as BJJ conditioning and all other aspects of the BJJ lifestyle off the mats. The basic things we rediscover thanks to grappling are how to eat right and that it actually feels better than eating conveniently.

One of the biggest arguments against eating healthy though is often the issue of finances. Apparently eating the way a human being is supposed to be a luxury in modern times. At least this is a common perception. When you’re looking to build a BJJ nutrition plan for yourself, the first thing you’re going to consider are, of course, expenses. IF you’re listening to people that enjoy their double cheeseburger too much, you’ll think that eating healthy requires a fortune. The truth is that BJJ nutrition on a budget is not only possible but preferable to eating junk food. Let’s look at the evidence.

Careful Planning

The first step in developing a budget for a BJJ nutrition plan is understanding what you need. In order to do that you have to know what you’re planning to put inside your body. The goal should be to use foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. It’s not about these foods’ magical properties in terms of nutritional value. What really counts is their digestibility and their overall effect on your health. So, you need to know how much of what you’re going to need. This is the first step of planning your BJJ nutrition plan. Furthermore, you have to know the price of every product you’re buying. The best thing is to buy in bulk as you’ll get the cheapest options. Also, make sure you know when your favorite supermarkets tend to give discounts on products you might use.

A crucial step of planning your nutrition is prepping. Since you’re buying in bulk you need to make sure you don’t let any of the products go to waste. When you look to prep meals it is best to try and prepare for the better part of a week beforehand. Also, remember to cook at least a couple of old-school home-cooked meals, particularly ones that are not dry. In today’s world, it is very easy to overeat dry and extremely processed food. Prep your grandma’s top two recipes and divide them accordingly for at least a couple of occasions during the week. If you buy in bulk and think beforehand you’re going to spend less than what you need to eat out for a week.

Choice Of Groceries

The painful truth is that buying healthy food is actually not cheap. Organic produce is among the most expensive food items available. This is because growing stuff is easier with a bunch of chemicals than growing them the old-school way. However, if you know how to plan, you can get around most of the traps the food industry sets for you and your wallet.

Speaking of financials, let’s assume you’re eating at McDonald’s a couple of times a day. That is going to be more expensive than eating real food you’ve cooked for sure. If your argument is that cooking takes time, look at what we said about meal prep. The cold hard truth is that BJJ nutrition requires you to think and put effort into it. It is not as easy as just walking in and ordering. However, you can do it with way less money and in record time if you develop proper habits.

Let’s see how certain real food products fare compared to fast food options out there:

10 large chicken breasts cost about $17
12 pounds of pork chops are around $27
5 lbs of minute Quaker Oats is $3.99.
A 6 count of 12 oz. bags of steamable mixed vegetables is $5.88.
3 lbs of bananas are $1.38.
A package of 2, 40 oz, jars of natural peanut butter is $9.18.
3.75 lbs of Sun-Maid raisins is $7.16.

This totals at around $72. Throw in a sack of potatoes and a box of rice and you’ll get to a $100. However, the number of meals you can cook with just these products are going to last you a lot longer than spending the same amount of eating out.

BJJ Nutrition On A Budget

A $100 might seem like a lot of money, but when you think about how many meals you can make, it turns out to be cheap. BJJ nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A breakfast of oats, raisins, peanut butter, and some fruit takes only minutes to make and will cost you less than $2.

A lunch, as per our example above, with a pound of chicken and some mixed vegetables is going to cost no more than $3-4. Not only that but if you prep properly you only have to reheat it. One day’s lunch of a full pound of chicken and two ounces of baby spring mix is less than $3. If you really want to switch things a dinner of pork chops and some potatoes to help you recover after training is also less than $4. Throw in a banana and perhaps some more peanut butter as a snack and you’re all set. That’s around $10 a day for 4 healthy, satiating meals. Mind you, you can prepare the food using any recipe you want.

The only trick is getting into the habit of carefully working on your BJJ nutrition plan. After you know what it takes to eat properly in a week, or in 10 days do the math. Make sure you know how much you’re going to need each month to stay within your budget while eating as clean as possible. Remember that the above is only an example. Feel free to use whatever ingredients and recipes you want as long as they’re as close to natural as possible.

George Lockhart’s Nutrition And Weight Management System DVD/Book/E-Book.

If you’re interested in getting much greater performance through nutrition and weight management there is one name that can’t be forgotten, George Lockhart! George Lockhart is the nutritionist and he’s the main UFC guy responsible for the weight cuts of UFC fighters.

George Lockhart finally released a book. Actually, a DVD, book, and e-book. Nutrition And Weight Management System DVD/Book/E-Book. And that’s the place where you will find simply everything you need for your healthy sports life. There is a lot of stuff. From managing your goal settings, proteins, carbs, fats, and overall dieting for every aspect of your sports life. Either you’re cutting weight or gaining weight George tried to incorporate it all there.

BJJ Mobility Drills For Flexible Hips

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The crucial body part for any grappler out there are the hips. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they play an even more important role than in other grappling martial arts. The use of the guard itself is enough to warrant anyone training BJJ to optimize the mobility of their hips. Add to that submission defense,e balance when passing guard and proper weight distribution and pressure and you’ll see that hip movement is essential to Jiu-Jitsu. This is why a big portion of BJJ mobility training needs to focus on the hips.

Whenever you think of a defensive guard player, one thing in particular always springs to mind. It is not just technical ability, timing and body type. It is the mobility and flexibility of their hips. In the last few years, BJJ mobility training is coming to the forefront of strength and conditioning programs. People nowadays know that you do not need to be born with freakish flexibility in order to maximize your range of motion. When it comes to the hips, this is even easier. Unlike the knees, hip mobility and flexibility is very trainable and yields results quickly. All you need is dedication and the right exercises.

Speaking of dedication, Eddie Bravo is a huge proponent of training hip flexibility constantly. While he spends most of his time on and off the mats in a Lotus position, this doesn’t mean you need to do the same. Quite the contrary, you need careful planning and the correct BJJ mobility exercises in order to achieve flexibility. Going for the toughest Yoga pose straight away will only get you injured. let’s understand a few basic things about the hips before we move on to the exercises.

The Hip Joint

Unlike some of the joints in the human body, the role of the hip joint is primarily to move instead of stabilizing. The hip is a complex joint that has a huge range of motion due to its structure. Stiff hips are a common problem in today’s society, as a result of modern lifestyle. Grapplers are not immune to this so BJJ mobility drills targeting the hips need to be a part of every grappler’s routine.

The hip is made up of an articulation between the thigh bone and the pelvis. The pelvis has a socket in which the head of the femur fits, providing the basis for the mobility of this joint. Adjoining muscles, tendons and ligaments complete the hip joint, making sure it does what it needs to. Hip anatomy is complex and we’re not going to get in depth about it here. What you need to understand is that the hips are part of the core along with abs, lower back, and shoulders. This makes the theme extremely important from both stabilization and a mobility standpoint.

However, selective use of some of these structures over others results in imbalances that are becoming the norm instead of the exception. The good news is that you can reverse the damage and even increase hip flexibility. All you need are the right tools and the correct programming.

The Hips In BJJ

As far as BJJ mobility goes, nothing takes precedence over the hips. Even though guard retention is usually associated with hip mobility let’s talk about guard passing first. Whenever you’re in a position to work against someone in open guard, you hips play a crucial role. Attempting to pass means you’ll need to place your legs in different positions very fast while maintaining pressure. Most of this pressure comes from the hips and their ability to work in a full range of motion.

Furthermore, staying on your feet while an opponent is looking to sweep brings the hips into play from a different perspective. First, they play a crucial role in stabilizing your position so that you can stay on top. Secondly, they need to be flexible enough to adapt to the opponent’s attempts of taking away your balance. AS you can see there is more to hips and BJJ than just guard retention.

Of course, we have to mention both guard retention and recovery when we’re talking about the mobility of the hips. First and foremost, you’d be hard-pressed to be effective from most guard variations out there if you have tight hips. Furthermore, you can forget about preventing passes or escaping bad positions if you can’t move your hips. Everything from guard structure to shrimping and bridging starts with the hips. Actually, without adequate BJJ mobility, you can forget about ever playing inverted guard as well.

BJJ Mobility Drills For The Hips

In order to make sure your hips help instead of hinder your BJJ, you need to show them some love. The goal with a BJJ mobility routine targeting the hips is simplicity. There’s absolutely no need to overcomplicate things when looking to make your hips more flexible. The following nine exercises take no more than 10 minutes which means you can (and should) perform them daily. IN terms of programming, go for 15 reps on the dynamic moves, and hold all the static ones for 15 seconds. Simple is key!

Frog Squats

This exercise targets the hip flexor muscles which are directly responsible for moving the hips. To perform this exercise, place your feet on the ground, with the inside of the foot on the floor. Place your arms in front of you and rock back and forth, going as deep a comfortable.

Glute Stretches

This is an isometric exercise to give the flexors some rest and stretch an opposing muscle. PLace one of your legs in front of you, bent at the knee. This time the outside of the foot should touch the floor. Extend the other leg straight behind you and lean forward as far as you can. Repeat on the other side.

Hip Switches

This is an exercise that BJJ people usually do anyway. All it takes is adding a bit of range of motion to it. Start seating with both your legs bent and on one side of your body. Swing them all the way around and lay them on the floor in the same position. Repeat for 15 times.

Knee Rotations

This is one you know from high school warm-ups. It’s also one you’re probably doing wrong. When you perform this you need to sit and have bot helps bent with feet on the mats. Next, collapse one knee at a time inward, focusing on touching the floor.

Butterfly Stretch

Another BJJ classic that’s done incorrectly. Instead of going for short movements that do not extend the range of motion, hold the stretch. Place the soles of your feet together and pull them towards your groin. Now reach towards the floor with your knees and hold the furthest position that you can.

Cossack Lunges

Once again a dynamic exercise. Standing with feet wide apart, go into a lateral lunge and then twist so that you’re facing your bent leg. Put both your arms on the floor and push down with your hips. The goal is to place your elbows on the ground. It may take some time though, so stay where you feel you’re at your maximum.

Goblet Squat Stretch

You might be familiar with the goblet squat if you’re into training with kettlebells. Instead of dynamic movement, though, you’re just going to hold at full depth here. This exercise is the best of the bunch for BJJ mobility. When at the bottom of the squat, use your elbows to push your knees away from each other. make sure you have both feet planted firmly on the mats.

Standing Knee Rotations

This is pretty much the same as the fourth exercise, only you’re going to be standing. Be careful with this one when you first attempt it. Excessive inward rotation while standing might cause damage to the ligaments in the knee. Make sure the focus is on the hips when performing this and stop if there’s any kind of knee discomfort or pain.

Cobra Stretch

Cap things off with a nice isometric stretch. This is another one you probably know and do on a regular basis. Lay on your belly and extend your legs as far back as you can. Place your arms under your shoulders and push so that your upper body goes up. The goal is to keep both legs on the floor while completely extending your arms. You’ll feel this one in the hips for sure!

Video source: https://youtu.be/h6nln6KJs8g

Schultz Headlock – The Nastiest Front Headlock In Grappling

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The front headlock is an extremely powerful position that is universally applicable across all grappling martial arts. It is effective when standing, on the ground or during transitions. It can be used as a takedown, position to control, transition or submit an opponent. The origins of this move are rooted somewhere deep in the art of wrestling, However, there is a variation of the standard front headlock that is arguably it’s the most effective version out there. It was popularized by the infamous Schultz brothers and today we’re going to dissect how this choke/headlock works.

Wrestling has a massive contribution to the development of BJJ and submission grappling. So far, takedowns and weight distribution are the two largest parts of wrestling that Jiu-Jitsu players mostly focus on. Since the front headlock as both a takedown and pin, it is one that is frequently sought after in BJJ. In fact, every time an opponent turtles up, the front headlock is an easy way to improve your positioning. In No-Gi matches, people tend to use it as a takedown on its own, or to set up choking attacks. Whatever the approach, the front headlock features heavily in both BJJ matches and during training. However, there’s a version of it that flies somewhat under the radar. it is an aspect of the front headlock that grapplers would be wise to look further into.

The Schultz brothers, Dave and Mark are mainstay names in the world of wrestling. The Schultz Brothers are multiple times world champions as well as Olympic gold medalists in freestyle wrestling. Their contribution to wrestling is immense, even though some of their moves are considered illegal. That doesn’t make them illegal in BJJ though. Actually, teh submission aspect of their front headlock philosophy is what makes it a perfect fit for BJJ.

When speaking of a freestyle/catch wrestling approach to BJJ, and the front headlock, in particular, another modern name spring into mind. Renowned grappling coach Neil Melanson is one of a catch wrestling background and really big on choking from the front headlock. His front headlock system has similar elements to the one developed by the Schultz brothers. Check Out Neil Melanson’s “Headhunter Guillotine Series” DVD set for more information.

The Schultz Brothers

The Schultz brothers were born in California in the early ’60s. The older of the two was Dave, closely followed by two years younger brother Mark. They took up wrestling at a relatively early age, showing unbelievable talent and work rate from the get-go. Both brothers we relentless in their pursuit of grappling greatness, and managed to achieve it in a most spectacular fashion.

The Shultz brothers are the winners of numerous wrestling accolades. They’re freestyle wrestlers that managed to win anything and everything at every level of wrestling. That includes winning the Olympics as well. What’s unique about them is that the brothers managed to win at the same Olympics, in different weight classes. To this day, they’re the only American brothers to both win Olympic gold medals and World titles in wrestling.

Dave tragically lost his life to murder, at the age of 36, while preparing for another Olympic run. He was murdered by the owner of the Foxcatcher wrestling center, later dubbed as not guilty by reason of insanity. His brother Mark went on to win an MMA match at UFC 9 after retiring from competitive wrestling. He also gave Rickson Gracie a very tough grappling match. Mark is also a BJJ black belt under Pedro Sauer.

The Schultz Front Headlock

So speaking of the front headlock, what makes the Schultz brothers’ variation so different? Well, their front headlock is basically the most brutal way of controlling someone from the position by maximizing your leverage via grip modification and body positioning. Let’s get a bit more detailed.

The front headlock position is when you control an opponent while standing in front of them. If we take the turtle position as an example, the front headlock involves you placing an over/under grip from the front side of your opponent. The regular front headlock usually calls for a gable or S-grip and has the task of pinning an opponent. In wrestling terms, you could also transition or spin to get an opponent falt on the mats. In BJJ terms, submitting with a guillotine choke is usually the next step. There are also multiple transition options available, like getting the back or a leg lock.

What the Schultz brothers did was put a lot of emphasis on grips and body positioning. First, they call for a chin strap, that connects with an s-grip to your other arm. Next, you need to pull the opponent to the front, trapping one of their arms. Interestingly, the Schultz brothers preach staying slightly to the side instead of directly in front of your opponent. The side you go to is the one where you control their arm.

Once you have total control it’s time to take away any space left. For that purpose, you need to maneuver your grips into a Gable grip. At this point, you need to place yourself perpendicular to your opponent and place the back of your head under their armpit. From there the goal is to bring your elbows together and twist.

The Schultz Choke

What happens when you catch someone in a Schultz front headlock is discomfort. Compared to the relative looseness of the traditional front headlock, the Schultz headlock makes opponents feel claustrophobic. Furthermore, it compresses their own shoulder into their neck, allowing you to control or tip them over with ease. No opponent in the world is going to be able to stay in turtle once you get them ina Schultz front headlock.

One useful byproduct of this position is exactly the thing that made it illegal in wrestling. The shift in body position to the side accentuates the strength of the grips to such an extent, you get a choke right then and there. The choke works and can catch even black belts by surprise. If you need a testament of its effectiveness, know that Matt Hughes pulled it off in the UFC against Ricardo Almeida. And Mark learned the move directly from the Schultz brothers. The choke works because of the body positioning, grip configuration, and the squeeze of the elbows.

Next time you attack from a front headlock, go for the Schultz headlock. Even better, go for the Schultz choke, The worst thing that can happen, is that you’ll end up in a perfect position to hunt other chokes. If you need a resource for all available chokes from the position, look no further than Lachlan Giles’ “High Percentage Chokes: No Gi” DVD. He is going to teach you everything you need to know about guillotines, D’arces, neckties and the like. Just like he taught Craig Jones.

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Common Armbar Mistakes And Finsihing Tips For BJJ Beginners

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The armbar is one those moves that pop up to your head right away when you think of submission. It is an age-old submission lock that many martial arts claim as their own. Regardless of origin, Juod is the art that perfected the armbar. In BJJ, the armbar is one of the most basic, yet effective submissions you can do. AS such it must be the focus of everyone training the Gentle Art. This is particularly the case for beginners. Make sure you learn the armbar sooner rather than later in your BJJ journey.

The armbar AKA the Juji Gatame is a Judo submission that targets the elbow joint. It is an extremely strong submission as the point is using your whole body against the opponent’s isolated limb. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the armbar is available from a multitude of positions, equally effective from all. It works against black belts as good as it does against white. The move, however, has a complex mechanics despite the simple principles behind its execution. It is a basic submission that is by no means limited to white and blue belts only. However, today’s focus is going to be on the details white belts need to look for in order to master the armbar.

As a white belt, the focus when performing an armbar should be on two things. The first is holding the position long enough to get the submission. Next, it is the mechanics of finishing the submission. These are both very wide areas of focus but also very important ones. Lernt to stay in position long enough to apply breaking mechanics and you’ll be well on your way to becoming an armbar machine.

What Is An Armbar?

The basic mechanics of the armbar are simple. It is an armlock that requires the arm to be completely straight. The break is due to hypertension of the elbow joint. In order to do so, you need to be able to force your hips to the outside of the opponent’s elbow. With the correct leverage, you can easily break the arm of a much stronger opponent. As with all BJJ techniques, it is all about the details.

Let’s take the finish from the top as our basic armbar example. The goal is to have your complete body wrapped around the arm you are attacking. First and foremost, you have to place the opponent’s arm in between your legs. Next, you need to have your butt positioned as close to the opponent’s shoulder as possible. The arms should have a firm grip on the forearm of your opponent’s arm. Once there, it is time to work on holding the position before hyperextending the joint.

To control an opponent in the armbar position, you first have to ensure they can’t move their arm. There are three steps to doing this. To begin with, squeeze your knees as tight as possible so that they can’t slip away. Next, glue their forearm to your chest and turn their thumb up, like when hitchhiking. Finally, dig your heels on the floor. This is going to enable you to have a power source to finish the move, but also react in time to possible defenses and/or escape attempts. As a beginner, you need to be able to stay in the position long enough to finish. What you need to remember though, is that without these three positional details, you won’t be able to achieve a finish on a regular basis.

4 Basic Armbar Setups

Once you know how to stay in control, you’ll need to understand the finish. IF everything is tight, all it takes is to lift your hips in the direction of their elbow. In order to ensure that you’re not allowing any space, focus on keeping their forearm glued to your chest. No matter which position you’re in, the same control and breaking mechanics apply. All you need is to look for these pointers and you won’t miss another armbar ever again!

From The Closed Guard - The closed guard armbar is as basic as it gets. All you need to remember when running for the armbar from the closed guard is that posture is your enemy. If you let your opponent posture up, you’re going to lose the submission. In order to prevent this, you need to place weight on their back from the moment you start setting it up. The best way to do so is to first one, and later on both of your legs on the opponent’s back and neck. When you have their posture broken, finishing is just a game of patience and details.

To set up the closed guard armbar you need to isolate an opponent’s arm but pulling it high towards one of your shoulders. Next, you’ll have to open the guard, break the opponent’s posture and then look to swing the second leg over. If you swing too early you’re going to miss it. The finishing details are the same as explained above.

From Side Control - When in side control. always remember that the arm you can attack with an armbar is the far side one. To get into position, you’ll need to spin around your opponent. What makes this really easy is to make your opponent turn into you first. That way, you’ll shorten the distance you need to cover.

The focus should be on isolating the arm at elbow hight. When you have isolation. raise up and pull the arm towards the ceiling. This is going to cause your opponent to turn towards you, allowing you to sit over their head and straight into the armbar position. Finishing details are the same as before.

From The Mount - The mounted armbar is a BJJ classic. it is the one attack most people tend to look for from the mount, especially for beginners. When you’re learning this move you need to focus on how you get to the position for finishing instead of the finish itself.

Once again it all starts with isolating and arm. Once you have an arm, you’ll need to use both of your arms on the opponent’s chest to pivot. This puts pressure on the opponent while allowing you to get into position at the same time. From there, keep your weight on the opponent and slowly place your leg over their head. It doesn’t have to be one motion, you just need to make sure you’re heavy. Finally, when you lay back, focus on keeping your butt as close as possible to the opponent’s shoulder.

From The Back - The armbar from back control is actually a follow up when an opponent defends the choke. While it is not a beginner move per say, it is not one that is uncommon among new students. To perform it correctly, you need to be on the ‘weak side” of back control. That means that your choking arm is on the top and you’re lying on your underhook arm. Once there place a Kimura grip (figure four) on the opponent’s top arm and you’re halfway there. All you need to do is clear the head, and swing your bottom leg over the head. You’ll end up in the same finishing position as from the mount and side control.

Common Armbar Mistakes

The armbar might be a seemingly simple move, but as you see, it has a lot of details to it. Every different setup has its own nuances that you need to master. For beginners, the most important thing is learning how to control the position and finish. In order to ensure you’re not stuck with common beginner errors, you first need to be aware of them. The following three situations are commons ticking points for people relatively new to grappling.

Butt To Shoulder.  As mentioned in the mount setup, you need to be as close to your opponent’s shoulder as possible. The closer you are, the less space there is. Consequently, the less space there is, the better your control is. Once you figure out how to stick close to the shoulder you’ll discover that most spinning escapes are not going to work.
Tight Legs. Secondly, as mentioned throughout this article you need to keep your legs close. What beginners often do, is they focus on extending the hip so much, they forget about the legs. This opens up space to defend as well as prevent you from finishing. Make sure that keeping your legs tight is a top priority to control and finish an armbar.
Thumbs Up. Finally, even if you the previous two points are in order, people seem to struggle with the finish, the directionality of force needs to be towards the outside of the elbow, as covered, If your opponent’s arm can bend in any direction, they’ll be able to resist the finish. This is due to forgetting that the thumb of the opponent’s arm needs to point to the ceiling, like when hitchhiking. It makes a world of difference so think about it next time you’re trying to armbar, someone.

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New Craig Jones DVD: How To Pass Guards Quickly And Easily

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Craig Jones is not one to waste time, that’s for sure. The Australian phenom has been busy both at the competition and the coaching scenes alike. Apart from beating everyone that stood across him, he also managed to release a huge number of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu DVDs. It seems that every time he beats a high profile opponent he has to do a DVD about his moves. If only all the other great grapplers we’re like this. The latest Craig Jones DVD is out and about. After all the leg locks, back takes, Z-guard and Triangles it’s time for something different. It is time for a guard passing Craig Jones DVD set.

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2018 has been a marvelous BJJ year so far. There were awesome EBIs, new promotions like Kasai Pro featuring major upsets, as well as the IBJJF World Championship. Oh, and there’s also that John Danaher leg lock DVD we’ve all been drooling over. But not only that. It’s been only 6 months and this year is already bursting with Jiu-Jitsu related content. BJJ DVDs are all around us, making it really difficult to know what’s good and what to skip. If there’s one legitimate filter to point you towards high-quality digital content it’s the man (or woman) demonstrating the moves. So when that grappler is an ADCC and EBI standout and IBJJF Champion, you’ll undoubtedly be getting your money’s worth. And, when it is a Craig Jones DVD, you can be certain that you are getting the first-class material.

Craig has so far provided us with all of his favorite match-winning moves so far. From the leg locks that brought him to the EBI final in less than a minute combined, to his triangle magic that brought him a World title. Craig covered everything so far. Or at least we thought. We already know that he is anything but a one-trick pony, yet we never think of him as a guard passer. Well, if the latest Craig Jones DVD is anything to go from, he can pass. Actually, not only can he pass, but he uses passes to set up submissions. Yeah, be ready for even more leg locks in this Craig Jones DVD dubbed: How To Pass Guards Quickly And Easily.

The Australian Grappling Phenom – Craig Jones

What is there to say about Craig Jones that is not clear by now? He is an Australian BJJ black belt, based out of Melbourne. His home is Lachlan Giles’ academy called Absolute MMA. His coach, Lachlan is a Danaher-like BJJ wizard, very similar to Firas Zahabi in his grappling approach. Lachlan’s most prized student, Craig, is a true testament to Giles’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prowess.

In terms of accolades, Craig has more than grapplers with decades of experience more than him. He destroyed standouts like Maurilo Santana and Leandro Lo in the ADCC. He also gave Gordon Ryan a run for his belt in a teeth-grinding EBI final that’s hardly going to be matched soon. And this is all after his utter dominance on the No-Gi IBJJF scene.

EBI, ADCC, Kasai, ACB, Submission Underground, you name the promotion and we’ll show you a reason to get a Craig Jones DVD. Craig is not only a world-class grappler but also a world-class coach. After all, all of his previous DVD releases are nothing but successful. Of course, his Down Under Leg Locks DVD is probably the most sought after and debated one. However, his other releases also demonstrate how valuable a resource a Craig Jones DVD is. If you’ve been collecting his releases, you already have a great gameplan to follow. You have a detailed Z-guard guide, slick back takes, unstoppable leg locks and triangles from hell, to name a few. No, it’s time to switch tactics and address the standing part of the game. In particular, it’s time for some wicked guard passing!

The Double Trouble Approach

When you rad double trouble, you’re most likely thinking of Danaher’s leg lock principle. As you should be. However, in terms of the latest Craig Jones DVD set, this is in a slightly different connotation. Namely, Jones’ focus during the instructional is not only on guard passes but leg attacks as well. This is a Black Belt way of approaching things and if you feel it is too much for you can certainly use just a portion of it.

What you get in this Craig Jones DVD is a complete breakdown of some of the most useful passes in BJJ. If you’re lacking in the passing department, you can, by all means, stop there, and simply use this release as a passing resource only. However, if you’d like to further your game, then embrace this DVD in its entirety.

The full name of the Craig Jones DVD is “How To Pass Guards Quickly And Easily By Using Leg Attacks To Set Up The Guard Pass”. The title says it all really. What it doesn’t say is that you can go in both directions. IF you’re really gunning for the pass, you can use leg attacks to set up unstoppable passes. However, if you’re stuck in an opponent’s guard you can always play the game in reverse. Go for a pass and end up in a leg lock instead. Your imagination is the only limit, as Craig provides everything you need to pass or submit an opponent.

Craig Jones DVD Review: Structure, Content, And Production

So, let’s get into the Craig Jones DVD itself. First and foremost, this is a two-volume set. All the content is divided between two discs, each covering a specific array of techniques. There are six chapters in each volume, which is considerably less than your classic Craig Jones DVD. What this means, though is not less material, but more precise instruction. Fewer chapters mean larger ones, which inherently, means high-level detailed instructions.

Before we go into the specifics of the content itself, a couple of words on the technical aspects of this release. After John Danaher’s first release, the grappling community lives in fear of badly produced DVD releases. Rest assured that this Craig Jones instructional is a flawless one. Camer angles are tight and precise, the sound is clear and the overall production is as good as it can possibly be. That said, time to peek into the contents.

DVD 1

True to his coach’s conceptual approach to Jiu-Jitsu, Craig starts by talking about the basics of guard passing. He focuses particularly on the positions you need to look for when attempting to pass. This is probably the most important part of this instructional, so listen carefully.

The first passing sequence covered is the knee cut pass. As regular as it sounds, much like with the z-guard, Craig adds a different taste to it. Those that love this pass will find everything they need here. Those that focus on other passing options will rediscover why this pass is so effective at the highest levels.

In a natural continuation of things, the knee cut pass is followed by the leg weave pas sand some half guard passing principles. Yeah, I’m not forgetting about the leg locks. Each of these techniques is closely tied to a toehold, ankle lock or even heel hook threats that open up the passes like nothing you’ve ever experienced before!

DVD 2

The second volume of this release goes into some still basic, but yet a bit more advanced passing strategies. It all starts with the pummel pass, only to continue in a Craig Jones special. The Khabib wrist ride is something you most likely do not know. it is also the one thing that you’ll fall in love with at first try. It works, and it does so against much more experienced opponents.

The smash pas is another one that gets a lot of attention from Craig. This is a crucial pass in BJJ and a staple of the pressure game. Craig gets down and dirty with it, providing incredible details and setups. Furthermore, it ties directly into the next chapters of this volume.

The TJ pass, the Torreando and the leg drag round off another great Craig Jones DVD. What’s so special about these common and even “over-used” passes? It’s the Craig Jones factor. You get a different way of approaching traditional passes. You get a system that works in both Gi and No-Gi. And finally, you get amazing details and you get original setups. Simply put, you get everything you need.

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Purple Belt Gets HUMBLED after trying to Make Fun of Juvenile Yellow Belt!

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purple belt gets humbled after making fun of Juvenille Yellow Belt

Respect in Jiu-Jitsu is what is it all about and making fun of someone in any way shouldn’t take place anywhere and not only on the mats.

Watch what happens when this adult purple belt tries to shame and bully a youth competitor who was moved up into the adult class due to no available matches in the 13-15-year-old division.

Check out the video below and witness how making fun of anyone can get back at you like a boomerang.

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DVD 3 – Open Guard And Passing

DVD 4 – Passing And Top Position Transitions

DVD 5 – Submission Galore

DVD 6 – Escaping

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The Hip Joint

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Frog Squats

This exercise targets the hip flexor muscles which are directly responsible for moving the hips. To perform this exercise, place your feet on the ground, with the inside of the foot on the floor. Place your arms in front of you and rock back and forth, going as deep a comfortable.

Glute Stretches

Hip Switches

This is an exercise that BJJ people usually do anyway. All it takes is adding a bit of range of motion to it. Start seating with both your legs bent and on one side of your body. Swing them all the way around and lay them on the floor in the same position. Repeat for 15 times.

Knee Rotations

This is one you know from high school warm-ups. It’s also one you’re probably doing wrong. When you perform this you need to sit and have bot helps bent with feet on the mats. Next, collapse one knee at a time inward, focusing on touching the floor.

Butterfly Stretch

Cossack Lunges

Goblet Squat Stretch

Standing Knee Rotations

Cobra Stretch

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From The Mount - The mounted armbar is a BJJ classic. it is the one attack most people tend to look for from the mount, especially for beginners. When you’re learning this move you need to focus on how you get to the position for finishing instead of the finish itself.