BJJ Champion Felipe Costa Loses No-Gi Worlds Title After Failed Doping Test

In the latest steroid-related controversy to hit the BJJ world, renowned athlete Cessio Felipe Costa has been stripped of his IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
The incident highlights growing concerns over doping in competitive grappling, igniting conversations around integrity and fairness within the sport.

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“Cassio Felipe Sousa Costa, of Austin, Texas, an athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has accepted a one-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for a prohibited substance\

-USADA report

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USADA Confirms Felipe Costa was Positive for Anabolic Agents

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) confirmed that Costa tested positive for the prohibited substance clomiphene following his participation in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) No-Gi World Championships. The championship took place in December, and Costa initially claimed victory, receiving widespread acclaim for his technical prowess on the mats.

According to the official USADA report, BJJ champion Felipe Costa tested positive for anabolic agents, a category of substances known for increasing muscle mass, strength, and performance. These substances are strictly prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines due to their potential to significantly enhance athletic performance, thereby creating an unfair advantage.

Costa, a black belt under Xande Ribeiro widely respected within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community for his technical skill and competition success, faces not only the revocation of his title but also a lengthy suspension. As per USADA regulations, he has accepted a one-year suspension period, rendering him ineligible for competition until he completes the sanction period.

PEDs Running Rampant in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The implications of Costa’s positive drug test extend beyond personal repercussions, raising questions about the prevalence and regulation of doping within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition scene. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a history of PED abuse, that is on the rise, and threatening to scupper the sport’s increased popularity among pro combat sports.

The IBJJF, in collaboration with USADA, has ramped up drug-testing measures over recent years. This increased vigilance demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining fairness, athlete safety, and the overall integrity of the sport.

However, Costa’s case illustrates that even highly respected and experienced competitors can succumb to the temptation of performance-enhancing substances, underscoring the need for continued education and testing.

Reaction within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has been mixed. Many athletes and fans expressed disappointment, feeling betrayed by Costa, who previously had been admired for his clean technique and dedication to BJJ’s values of honor and respect.

Others have used this incident as an opportunity to advocate for the use of PEDs to be allowed, even though this way of evening the playing field is far from ideal. With pro grappling picked up lately by the UFC, which has millions pouring into it, and given their strict PED rules, this way of liberal thinking about PEDs is surely coming to an end.

Pro Grapplers Shooting Themselves in the Foot?

Felipe Costa, for his part, has publicly acknowledged the test results and accepted responsibility, according to official statements. He emphasized regret and disappointment over his choices, expressing a desire to educate younger athletes about the dangers and consequences of doping.

Despite the setback, some supporters remain hopeful that Costa will use this experience as motivation to return to the sport stronger and wiser. This controversy comes at a pivotal moment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a sport experiencing rapid global growth and increased exposure.

Looking ahead, the IBJJF and organizations such as USADA and WADA face the ongoing challenge of balancing comprehensive doping prevention with education and athlete support. The athletes need to get on board, though, or suffer consequences along the lines of lifetime bans, or huge financial punishments.

Is Stripping Titles Enough?

Ultimately, this incident underlines a critical truth in sports: victories earned through unfair advantages diminish the true spirit of competition. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, rooted deeply in tradition and respect, must remain vigilant against doping to preserve its core values and ensure a fair competitive environment for all athletes.

For now, Felipe Costa’s fall from grace provides a sobering lesson to the entire Jiu-Jitsu community, reinforcing that the path to greatness must always align with honesty, respect, and fairness. However, the path forward in regard to PEDs in BJJ is definitely not clear, nor is it going to be an easy one to walk, especially for natural grapplers.

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BREAKING: 21-Year-Old Aussie MMA Fighter Dies After Debut from Deadly Muscle Breakdown

Ognen Dzabirski

A promising young talent in the world of mixed martial arts has been lost.
Jake Sendler, a 21-year-old Melbourne-based fighter and personal trainer, has died from a severe muscle condition known as rhabdomyolysis following his professional debut bout.
His sudden passing has raised urgent questions about the risks associated with rhabdomyolysis and extreme training regimes.

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‘While preparing for an upcoming fight, Jake unknowingly pushed through worsening symptoms [of rhabdomyolysis].”

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Young Aussie MMA Fighter Dies After Debut From Rhabdomyolysis

Jake Sendler, known for his relentless work ethic in the gym and his determination to succeed in competitive MMA, had been pushing his physical limits with a grueling training schedule. In the final days leading up to his debut fight—a match that many believed would mark the launch of a distinguished career—Sendler was reportedly engaged in exceptionally taxing workouts.

Shortly after competing in his debut bout, Sendler began exhibiting signs of distress. Medical complications quickly escalated, and despite immediate efforts to stabilize his condition, his health deteriorated rapidly.

According to the newly launched GoFundMe: ‘Immediately afterward, his condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to emergency hospitalisation and multi-organ failure—the most severe case of rhabdo his doctors had ever encountered.”

Health professionals later confirmed that the strain from his high-intensity gym routines, coupled with the extreme demands of his first professional fight, likely contributed to a fatal cascade of medical issues.

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“He told people he trained with on the Friday before the fight, approximately 48 hours before stepping into the ring, that he still had five to six kilos to drop”

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Understanding Rhabdomyolysis: A Hidden Danger for Fighters

Rhabdomyolysis—often referred to as “rhabdo”—is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the rapid breakdown of muscle tissue. When muscles disintegrate, they release harmful substances into the bloodstream, including myoglobin, potassium, creatine kinase, phosphate, and urate.

These components, which are normally safely contained within muscle cells, can overwhelm the kidneys when present in large quantities, leading to kidney damage or even kidney failure. In addition to impairing kidney function, the condition can also compromise the heart and other vital organs.

For Jake Sendler, rhabdomyolysis played a critical role in the chain of events leading to his tragic demise. Despite being accustomed to intense workouts, Jake did not initially recognize the severity of his condition.

When he noticed that his urine had taken on a tea-like color—a sign that his muscles were breaking down—he increased his fluid intake, attributing the symptom to dehydration rather than an indication of deeper trouble. Unfortunately, by that point, the toxic by-products from his overexerted muscles had already begun to burden his kidneys, setting off a cascade of complications that contributed to his deteriorating health.

While severe muscle breakdown is rare, fighters and other athletes engaging in prolonged, extreme physical exertion are at heightened risk. Overtraining, traumatic injuries, adverse reactions to certain medications, or underlying health issues can all precipitate rhabdomyolysis.

Recognizing early symptoms—such as intense muscle pain, persistent weakness, stiffness, and a sudden change in urine color—is essential for preventing irreversible damage. This condition serves as a stark reminder that even the most dedicated athletes must balance peak performance with proper recovery and vigilant health monitoring to safeguard their well-being.

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“When we got into the ICU, the doctor said when they opened him up again (in another emergency surgery) there was just too much tissue that had died and there was so much damage, there was nothing more they could do.”

– Sharone Sendler, Jake’s mother
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The Legacy of a Young Fighter

Jake Sendler was more than just an MMA competitor—he was a personal trainer who inspired many with his dedication to fitness and martial arts. His journey into professional fighting had been marked by tireless effort and an unwavering commitment to his craft.

Locals admired his ability to juggle his dual roles inside the gym—both as a mentor and as a fighter pursuing his own dreams. In his relatively short career, Sendler had already built a reputation as a fighter who never shied away from a challenge. H

is transition from a respected personal trainer to a professional athlete was seen as the beginning of what many hoped would be an illustrious career in MMA. Instead, his untimely death has become a sobering reminder of the fine line between ambition and harm in the world of extreme sports.

A Wake-Up Call for Combat Athlete Safety

The premature passing of such a talented fighter has prompted many in the sports community to re-evaluate training methods and the pressures placed on young athletes. As discussions gain momentum, there is a growing consensus on the need for comprehensive health assessments before undertaking intense physical challenges. Better safety measures and more rigorous monitoring protocols may help to prevent future tragedies.

Jake Sendler’s legacy, though tragically cut short, now serves as an impetus for change. His story is a clarion call advocating for more caution, balanced training practices, and improved medical support to protect athletes from the hidden dangers of overexertion.

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Advantage Over Time Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD Review [2025]

Ognen Dzabirski

Key Takeaways

A No-Gi BJJ instructional focusing on passing to the outside using tripod passing.
Features essential positioning, movement, pinning and preventing guard attacks from different angles.
Contains specific rounds at the end of every volume, designed to help organize live practice.
BJJ World Expert Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

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How well can you pass using tripods? Are you as good as Jozef Chen, or as creative and adaptable as Craig Jones? If the answer is neither, you’re at least honest with yourself, and you know you need assistance.

Who better to offer it than one of the two people mentioned above? The Advantage Over Time Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD is arguably Jozef Chen’s best work so far in the realm of BJJ instructionals. It is his first as a black belt, but the belt has nothing to do with it – Jozef has just grown into his next form, and the best thing is that he is not being selfish with his knowledge along the way. So make the most out of it!

‘Things I Didn’t Show To Craig Jones’

The banter between B-team members is a thing of beauty. Most gyms have their own ‘locker room banter’ an there is no successful gym or competition team without one. That said, there might just be a subtle sting behind Jozef’s naming of the Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD, in light of his friend, mentor, and ultimate BJJ troll, Craig Jones.

Jozef Chen is the grappler that popularized what we refer to as tripod passing now, which is just head-down-butt-up passing, with a bit of a modern twist to it. It is beyond a doubt that it works, and people have been jumping on board since they figured out what Jozef was doing in his matches.

In fact, it appears to work so well that Craig issued his own instructional on the subject, inspired by his student’s innovation. So, whether it is building on the banter-based image of the B-team, or truly trying to ensure his systems stay his own, CHen’s latest passing instructional now claims to exclusively contain ‘Things I Didn’t Show To Craig Jones’. Go figure.

Superstar on the Rise – Jozef Chen

Josef Chen is certainly carving a path of legacy in the BJJ world. On top of his immense technical ability, Josef is also an interesting character who doesn’t bank too much on the trash-talking aspects of BJJ. His competitive performances are very impressive, and will only get better as he breaks that fresh new black belt in.

So far, Jozef Chen has beaten huge names such as Oliver Taza, Tommy Langaker, Andy Varela, and Mateusz Szczecinski before he became a black belt. Granted, he has a few losses here and there to superstars such as PJ Barch and Tye Ruotolo, but I doubt they’ll remain unrevenged for long.

Outside of the competitive circuit, the B-Team representative has his own brand of passing, and his standing system that he is relentlessly working on. As part of Chen’s tripod system, which got assimilated by Craig Jones for being so good, the young black belt now provides even more material in the Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD. Apparently, Craig doesn’t know this stuff.

Advantage Over Time Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD Review

The five-part Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD is a No-Gi instructional (does the B-team have any Gi instructional at all?) that contains jsut over two hours of impeccably put together and organized material on methodical guard passing:

Part 1 – Seated to Supine

The first part of the Advantage Over Time Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD offers a skill, not many people think about a lot, which is how to make the guard player less mobile. The answer is fairly simple and you probably know it already, but Chen makes sure you’ll never forget it.

The entirety of the first 20-minute-long volume is dedicated to getting people who are on seated guard to lie down. Seems easy when written, but Jozef explains where it gets tricky, offering direct and indirect means to help you achieve your goal.

Among the direct ones, he demonstrates how to push, step, and shove strategically, so that you achieve a supine position. Indirectly, he goes over body positioning and mentions angles for the first time, using the inside step to capture his point.

Part 2 – Outisde Angles

Angles are exactly what’s central in the second part of Jozef’s instructional, as he immediately goes over some specific motions to land optimal angles. Chen manages to explain feinting in regard to outside passing, a concept I always thought was very difficult for a coach to convey.

He also talks about alternating tensing up and loosening your muscles as you move either (or both) yourself and your opponent) eventually practically explaining angles in a way nobody has ever approached them before.

As this portion of the Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD comes to an end, Chen offers specific grip instructions and round ideas to help you make the most out of the material in your own gym.

Part 3 – Keeping the Flank

The key aspect of Chen’s entire outside passing system is staying around your opponent. something I first heard about from Ryan Hall, even though that was in a submission-hunting context. Still, it is a skill that is not easy to figure out, and this part of the Jozef Chen Outside Passing DVD dedicates a lot of attention to helping you develop it.

Jozef literally goes joint by joint when portraying how to optimally position yourself relative to the opponent and what ‘landmarks’ of connection you’re looking for on their body to help keep yourself on their flank. These include foot traps, knee drops, hip switching, etc. involving applications on both the near and the far leg.

A set of upper body connection instructions provides even more context to Chen’s flanking concepts, most of them featuring his preferred collar tie grip.

Part 4 – Finishing Passes

Wrapping up actual passing with pins appears first in the fourth part of the Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD, which is very Danaher-esque. Jokes aside, I do think Chen picked the optimal way to present his material, leading to a complete understanding of why and how his outside passes work.

The tripod position is the foundation for most of his passing, which he presents here through weight distribution, the leading edge concept, and a very useful idea on how and when to change directions. The portion on dealing with frames is what I believe everyone will find useful, along with his methods of breaking down reactive posts by the guard player.

More specific rounds at the end will make even hardcore Eco guys happy about the content, and those who prefer a cerebral approach get treated with Jozef’s 4D thinking concept.

Part 5 – Troubleshooting

As we get to the final part of the Jozef Chen Outside Passing DVD, it is time for the B-team standout to provide some troubleshooting tips and tricks. First up, dealing with the far leg getting in between which he does by lassoing. Exactly how, you’ll learn in the DVD.

Other common reactions that get people stuck include the K guard, RDLR, and half guard, all positions that can stall a passer and crate many attacking opportunities for the bottom person. Jozef bases his tactics on campaigning in the guards while making them useless until all the other aspects already covered above start to appear, leading to a pass. He ends with more specific rounds.

Maintaining an Advantage Over Time

The concept of never losing an advantage in BJJ is as old as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. it was Rickson, I think, who preached that you should never revert back to a position of lower score once you conquer something. It wasn’t put like that, but hopefully, you get what I am trying to say.

While not getting out of the mount and going back into side control is an example of a one-way ticket to messing up, there is a point to be found here, just at a much more precise level. It has more to do with advantages, and not the ones ‘scored’ by the IBJJF than it does with clear, high-scoring positions.

These advantages are the small things, such as getting over one knee when you’re passing an open guard. You haven’t passed yet, but you did get closer to it, and giving that up is just going to put you further from your goal. Another example is getting a crossface or double underhooks from the top half guard.

The Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD offers a much more in-depth analysis of this concept, as Chen bases his entire system around ‘camping’ as you aim to flank your opponent at all times. It is a very interesting and useful resource to figure out passing.

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Timeless Tactics

Terms like ‘modern’ and ‘old school’ often get thrown around when we’re looking at BJJ techniques. Very often we refer to something as ‘timeless’ or ‘evergreen’ but I think that the Advantage Over Time Outside Passing Jozef Chen DVD is one of those rare instructionals that are the timeless outliers.

It provides a movement-based system that will stay true as long as guard and passing are a part of BJJ. In other words, you need it, and it will make you a better guard passer.

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Solange van Doorn – Victoria’s Secret Model Who Dominates On The BJJ Mats

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The transition from high-fashion runways to the gritty mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu might seem improbable, yet Solange van Doorn embodies this remarkable transformation. Once gracing catwalks for Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, and SKIMS, Van Doorn now equally shines on the grappling circuit, breaking stereotypes and redefining strength and beauty.

Beyond the Runway: Solange van Doorn’s Passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The Solange van Doorn BJJ story began with the model looking into martial arts primarily as a fitness pursuit, but it soon became something deeper. According to Van Doorn, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provided her with not just physical benefits but profound mental resilience and empowerment.

Her discipline quickly became evident as she earned her blue belt, regularly competing and winning at notable BJJ tournaments, an impressive achievement in a highly demanding and competitive sport.

Not too long ago, the freshly promoted purple belt competed at the IBJJF NJ open, winning double gold in the weight class and the absolute, a stunning accomplishment for any grappler, including pros.

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“🥇 Heavy weight & 🥇 Absolute today at the @ibjjf NJ open 🙂 in my new favorite color 💜”

– Solange van Doorn via Instagram

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One of the most striking aspects of Van Doorn’s journey is her openness about challenging societal norms, particularly in an industry known for rigid beauty standards. Transitioning from the runway to the mat wasn’t just a change in physical settings—it was a powerful statement about the multiplicity of identity.

She publicly advocates for authenticity, embracing her natural hair and appearance, and inspiring others to challenge traditional notions of beauty. She is certainly taking a route not many models have chosen, and seems to be turning into a true grappling ambassador among her peers.

Balancing a Dual Lifestyle

Recently, Van Doorn reflected on her dual careers, sharing insights into her unique experience balancing two vastly different worlds. She explained that the skills learned from each discipline complement each other: the grace and discipline of modeling seamlessly integrated with the technical precision and mental toughness required in Jiu-Jitsu.

Her story has resonated with many within and beyond the martial arts community, inspiring people to pursue their passions fearlessly. Van Doorn’s success underscores that high-level competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can coexist alongside careers that may traditionally seem incompatible.

Moreover, her visibility in both spheres has drawn attention to the benefits of grappling sports, especially among women. Through her journey, she has highlighted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as not only an empowering physical practice but a tool for personal growth and mental health, encouraging countless individuals, especially women and young girls, to step onto the mats.

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Remember the Name

Van Doorn’s background as a successful international fashion model, represented by elite agencies such as IMG Models, saw her featured prominently in campaigns and editorials across top fashion magazines. Yet, her decision to step onto the mats, and embrace BJJ, marked a dramatic shift—one rarely seen within the modeling industry.

As Solange van Doorn continues to train and develop as a BJJ competitor, her dual career thrives, earning her respect in the world of fashion as well as the grappling community. Her influence is becoming increasingly significant, bridging gaps between seemingly disparate worlds and creating new narratives about what it means to be strong, beautiful, and empowered.

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Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD Review [2025]

Ognen Dzabirski

Key Takeaways

A No-Gi BJJ instructional covering how to get out of the closed guard.
You’ll learn how to use standing and kneeling methods to open the closed guard, most of them illegal.
Features counters to common reactions that guarantee the closed guard won’t remain closed.
BJJ World Expert Rating: 7 out of 10.

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The move that was once taught to everyone in their very first class of Jiu-Jitsu (I know, it seems completely carzy these days) is the move that is still causing problems to people, even those with black belts around their waists.

Opening the closed guard is never going to be an easy thing, but it doesn’t have to be an impossible task. The one thing missing is a reliable way to open the closed guard in Gi and No-Gi, that will work most of the times you do it and against partners of all levels and builds. The Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD offers much-neede answers to some of these questions.

The Guard Nobody Can Pass

I don’t care how good you are at Jiu-Jitsu (or you think you are) there is one guard that no grappler alive can pass – the closed guard. The problem is very easy to understand, but equally as difficult to solve. Namely, in order to even think about passing you have to open the closed guard first.

That is where most people run into issues. Opening the closed guard seems easy to understand while you’re training it, but the moment you attempt it against resistance, you end up frazzled and wondering why it doesn’t work. Well, you’re probably going about it all wrong.

The Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD offers a bunch of proven ways to open up any closed guard, without spending too much time on unnecessary things like grips and foot angles. Granted, most of the stuff in it is not legal or gray-zone at best, but it will provide you with information on what works, os that you can tailor your own guard busting game accordingly.

No-Nonsense OG Bill “The Grill” Cooper

If you have no idea who Bill Cooper is, you must have joined BJJ after Covid. For those that know who ‘The Grill’ is, you already know you’re in for a great instructional, with lots of banter, and just as many valuable techniques in the Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD.

Bill got his black belt from Ricardo Miller, as part of the Paragon Jiu-Jitsu crew that included his close friend Jeff Glover. Cooper is one of the youngest Americans to get his black belt, and was known a sa very aggressive top player with a knack for finding, or better said, inventing, submissions on the go.

The OG grappler also has an impressive MMA run in the late 2000s, ending up with a 4-2 record across different promotions such as WFC, Strikeforce, and Gladiator Challenge. In BJJ, he has a record of 49-34, with submission victories over the likes of Wilson Reis, Alan Finfou, Otavio Sousa, and Rodrigo Cavaca.

Full Guard Busters Bill Cooper DVD Review

Bill Cooper spends about an hour and a half offering his take on the different ways yo can get tout of the closed guard. The Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD is a No-Gi instructional, divided into three parts, and featuring another OG in Alex West as Cooper’s uke.

Part 1 – Can Openers

If you expected an instructional filled with legal techniques in the Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD, you will be disappointed. The OG is all about what works, and there is little doubt that what he offers in this DVD works. The question is, are you willing to use the moves?

Can openers are outlawed in pretty much every rule set out there, and yet, they remain one of the most reliable ways to force open a closed guard. Cooper offers several in his first half hour, including variations inspired by Tito Ortiz and Jeff Glover.

Alternatively, he also provides a legal guard opening option, one that doesn’t feature can opener mechanics. The Glock reach is arguably the smartest move to master from this volume, as it incorporates both an effectively closed guard opener and a guard passing route.

Part 2 – Specialty Openers

This is by far my favorite volume in the entire Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD. In it, “The Grill” showcases true old-school magic, showing you how to transition immediately into attacks if your passing doesn’t work out. What he guarantees is that you’ll be able to open the closed guard.

Examples include the Scorpion Death Lock (yeah, it works outside of pro-wrestling) the Bear Run opener, which is arguably the most beginner-friendly technique in this DVD, and the Glock reach pass, with an optional leg lock finish.

A classic method wraps up the volume, with the knee-in-the-middle opening representing a viable and legal option that still has a panicky pain factor to it, suiting the style of The Grill to a “T”.

Part 3 – Counter Openers

A set of Bill Cooper-level crazy, but effective, moves to deal with usual closed guard attacks and open the guard in the progress are the main subject in the final part of the Bill Cooper Guard Busters DVD.

People hanging on to your waist as you stand up, people trying to grab both ankles, and other similar counters end up countered with some of the same moves as before like the ever-present Glock reach the pass, the Scorpion Death Lock, or the Muay Thai head control.

A few more ‘humane’ methods in the hand on knee and hip pop provide a bit of PG material for those restricted to IBJJF rules.

Killing the Closed Guard

Remember what I wrote earlier in this article about people missing the mark on what matters when they’re trying to open the closed guard? Yeah, it was something about resistance and wasting time on needless details. Let me pile on that notion some more.

All of you who hope to open a closed guard while the bottom person is only trying to stop you from doing it, are in for a very rude awakening, which might even be literal. The closed guard is one of the best traps for attacking for submissions, and before you even think about opening it, you’ll need to be sure you’re not caught in one.

This brings us to tactics. Dealing with the closed guard is sequential – stay safe, open, pass. When you’re watching the Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD all of these will be blended into one, such is the style of Bill Cooper. But do try to notice that in each of his examples, all three of these segments exist, and are always in the same order.

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Busting Open!

Time to bust open some guards and collect a bunch of angry looks as you revert to frowned-upon tactics such as can openers and death locks. Nonetheless, use what is in the Guard Busters Bill Cooper BJJ DVD in training, so that you can gain a very important edge in competition! Remember that every illegal technique has a legal version that works just as fine, but is not openly outlawed.

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Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes: UFC Executive Claudia Gadelha Teases Epic Grappling Showdown

Ognen Dzabirski

Claudia Gadelha, head of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, recently floated the idea of a grappling match between Rousey and Nunes under the UFC Jiu-Jitsu rule set. Gadelha’s suggestion has sparked widespread interest, given the storied histories of both athletes.

Rousey, an Olympic bronze medalist in judo, transitioned her grappling prowess seamlessly into MMA, becoming the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Amanda Nunes, known for her striking power, also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, underscoring her versatility on the ground.

The prospect of these two icons clashing in a pure grappling setting offers fans a unique opportunity to witness a technical showcase, contrasting Rousey’s judo-based submissions against Nunes’ BJJ expertise.

Ronda Rousey’s Return to Training: Fueling Speculation

Adding fuel to the speculative fire, Rousey recently shared footage of her training with former opponent Cat Zingano. In the video, Rousey is seen hitting mitts and engaging in grappling drills, signaling a possible rekindling of her combat sports passion. She captioned the post:

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“Thank you @alphacatzingano for stopping by and helping me relearn how to move—I forgot how fun it could be.”

– Ronda Rousey

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This unexpected return to training has ignited discussions about Rousey’s potential involvement in future grappling events, especially considering her hiatus from active competition since 2016.

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Revisiting UFC 207 Nunes Vs Rousey: A Brief but Impactful History

The only MMA bout between Rousey and Nunes occurred at UFC 207 in December 2016, where Nunes secured a victory via TKO just 48 seconds into the first round. This decisive win marked the end of Rousey’s MMA career and solidified Nunes’ status as a dominant force in women’s MMA.

“I don’t really know what’s going on in Ronda Rousey’s life right now. I know she has a family now and a lot of other things going on,” said Claudia Gadelha. “But for the fans that really love grappling, really love Jiu-Jitsu, really love Judo, how amazing would it be to watch Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes going against each other under the UFC Jiu-Jitsu rule set?”

However, a grappling-only match would eliminate striking from the equation, allowing both athletes to focus solely on their submission skills—a scenario that intrigues many fans and analysts.

The MMA community has been abuzz with reactions to the proposed grappling match. On Reddit, discussions have emerged comparing the ground games of both fighters. One user commented:

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“Ronda is another level when it comes to grappling. I don’t care if Nunes has a black belt in BJJ.”

– Reddit User

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These debates highlight the contrasting grappling styles of Rousey and Nunes, with fans eager to see how their skills would match up in a submission-only setting.

The UFC Fight Pass Invitational: A Platform for Legends

The UFC Fight Pass Invitational has been instrumental in organizing high-profile grappling matches, providing a platform for both current fighters and legends to showcase their skills beyond MMA competition.

A Rousey vs. Nunes grappling match would not only draw significant attention but also elevate the status of grappling events within the broader combat sports landscape. A match of this caliber could have profound implications for women’s grappling, inspiring a new generation of female athletes to pursue submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

It would also underscore the technical depth and entertainment value of grappling arts, potentially leading to increased viewership and participation.

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“Damn! I’ll pay to watch that. Would you?”

– Claudia Gadelha

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A Hypothetical Match Worth Considering

While no official announcements have been made, the mere discussion of a Rousey vs. Nunes grappling match has captivated the combat sports world. Both athletes have left indelible marks on MMA history, and a grappling contest between them would offer fans a chance to witness a unique and highly technical battle.

As Rousey continues to share glimpses of her training and Gadelha’s proposal gains traction, the possibility, however remote, of this dream match keeps the combat sports community buzzing with anticipation.

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Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD Review [2025]

Ognen Dzabirski

Key Takeaways

A No-Gi BJJ DVD that dissects the Outside Ashi Garami leg-locking position.
Goes over entries to the Outside Ashi, maintenance principles, and finishing mechanics for different leg locks.
Features the signature Pear Trap calf slicer system, and a whole volume of rolling footage.
BJJ World Expert Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

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At this point in BJJ, we are getting leg lock instructionals that target just one Ashi position or just a single finish and go into crazy detail throughout the material. The Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD is one such instructional, with the Outside Ashi as the main subject of interest.

Unlike other DVDs that contain lots of fluff or overcomplicate things just for the sake of providing more material, this BJJ DVD goes straight to the point. Taylor delivers live rolling to provide context to his instructions, rather than trying to cover each possible scenario. Well put together and very much worth a look. Read on to learn more.

Legal and Effective: The Outside Ashi

If you go on YouTube and try to find the oldest dated John Danaher leg locks clip, you’ll notice that he shows the Outside Ashi as part of a flow that he deemed is the ultimate fallback flow to finish a heel hook.

Granted, Danaher’s demonstration goes through 4 or 5 different Ashi Garami positions until it ends up with a super-strong finish in the Outside Ashi. However, you don’t always have to take that route to the position, as the outside ashi is often readily available.

A couple of huge benefits from becoming an expert at controlling and finishing from the outside Ashi are the fact that it is fully legal at all belt levels and under all rulesets and that it offers several different finishing options that extend past just hell hooks. Moreover it provides a reliable entry point to top tier Ashi positions such as the Honeyhole.

The Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD offers an in-depth look at the Outside Ashi Garami, targeting key strengths and weaknesses, including some aspects that were previously thought impossible to achieve from the position.

Submission Artist Taylor Pearman

Not many people get to be called an artist in what is essentially a combat sport, but Taylor Pearman definitely deserves the praise. he is more than just a submission hunter, with a unique flair to his movements that seems almost as if he is demonstrating a technique rather than fighting a resisting opponent.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with his work on the mats, Taylor is a 28-year-old black belt from the UK who is an expert leg locker. He won the 2024 ADCC European, African, and Middle Eastern trials with a 100% record, submitting 6 opponents in a row.

Originally from London, Pearman lost in his first ADCC Worlds to Elder Cruz, but I doubt we’ve seen the last of Tayklor on that stage. The -88kg grappler represents ZeRadiola’s Team, and we expect to see great things from him on the mats. Until he gets a chance to showcase more of his competitive artistry, we take a look at his Taylor Pearman Leg Lock DVD.

Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD Review

The Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD is an Outside Ashi insturctional that contains just under 2 hours of martial, spread out over the course of four different volumes, that last of which contains only rolling footage:

Part 1 – Getting and Maintaining Outside Ashi

There is a graceful simplicity to this Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD, reminiscent of his performances in the ADCC trials. The focus is the Outside Ashi Garami, a position I feel goes largely under the radar of modern-day leg lockers.

Taylor’s introduction to the position begins with different guards, which include the likes of the X-guard, K-guard, and shin-to-shin, explaining what you need to do to get to a strong leg-locking position. The entries are simple and practical, rather than the overly complex, spinning stuff we’re used to seeing these days.

In the second half of the first volume, Pearman moves on to covering how to stay in the Outside Ashi Garami. I feel this would fare better if it preceded the entries, but overall, the sequence of presenting the material works just fine as it is.

Taylor addresses the elephant in the room first, showcasing how to prevent back takes from the Outside Ashi using frames, interesting hip position variations, and recovering the Ashi if you start to lose it. He ends with a solid set of instructions on causing off-balancing (Kuzushi) in a standing opponent using the position.

Part 2 – Submitting Standing Opponents

The second part of the Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD covers finishing mechanics against standing opponents. Many people still claim that leg locks don’t work effectively against a standing partner, but Taylor delivers clear evidence to the contrary.

He uses reaping variations to ensure he can pull off an outside heel hook, the best leg lock attack from the Outside Ashi. He offers several variations of it, topping it off with a few ankle lock ideas, one of which is a very powerful and sneaky Aoki Lock.

Part 3 – Double-Seated Leg Lock Finishes

Part three of the Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD resembles what most people consider to be the standard for leg-locking instructional. Jokes aside, it does deliver some very useful information on combining different leg locks form one strong position in the Outside Ashi Garami.

ON top of the quintessential outside heel hook and the always dangerous ankle lock, Taylor adds his Pear Trap to the mix, a take on a classic calf slicer trap that leg lockers use to still get a tap after losing the knee line. A set of directions on linking the outside Ashi to other positions offering lots of finishing options brings the technical part of the instruction to an end.

Part 4 – Rolling Footage

I really appreciate that Taylor opted to end the Taylor Pearman Leg Lock DVD with rolling footage. I find that this is the best way to end a DVD, especially when the instructor makes it a point to stick to using everything outlined in the technical portions of the instructional.

Pearman does an excellent job at providing multiple scenarios that add context to everything he showed in the preceding chapters.

The Path Of Least Resistance

I know that you like the Inside Senkaku for finishing leg locks, but what do you do when you can’t get to it? I like attacking from ultimate control positions such has the Honeyhole and the Sambo Knot as much as the next leg locker, but getting to them these days is can be a real nightmare.

I’ve always loved to use another position, one that is readily available from just about anywhere – the Outside Ashi. IF you like to start hunting for leg locks I recommend you begin exploring the Outside Ashi before anything else.

First of all, it requires flawless positioning if you want to maintain the position long enough to create exposure and breaking opportunities. The Leg Locks Taylor Pearman DVD covers this in a lot of detail. Another hugely important lesson is that people will try to get your back from the Outside Ashi, and developing awareness and counters to that pressure is what you need to evolve into a world-class leg locker.

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The Elite Leg Lockers’ Club

Want to become part of the elite leg locker’s club like Taylor Peraman? Then do what needs to be done and begin to focus your attention on mastering each Ashi Garami position, one at a time.

The Leg Lock Stock And Barrel Taylor Pearman DVD has everything you need to become a legitimate threat to anyone from the Outside Ashi Garami. Even if you want to keep things legal and roll mostly with the Gi, this DVD is going to elevate your game in just weeks!

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WATCH: Karate Black Belt Turns High Heels into a Weapon to Stop Shop Robber

BJJ World

In a dramatic incident in the UK, a 42-year-old martial artist with a Karate black belt thwarted an attempted shop robbery using an unconventional but effective tool—her new high heels. The event, which quickly garnered attention across several media outlets, highlights the impressive application of martial arts training in real-life self-defense situations.

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“I was wearing new heels at the time and I was trying to break them in – I hadn’t worn heels since lockdown so I needed some practice.”

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A High-Stakes Encounter in the Shop

The incident occurred in a local shop when a robber attempted to seize merchandise. The would-be criminal was caught completely off guard when the martial arts expert, Mairi Kerin, reacted with swift and precise action.

Instead of relying on conventional self-defense methods alone, she used her high heels as an impromptu weapon. Her rapid and unexpected response completely disrupted the robber’s plans and forced him to retreat without further incident.

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“I caught both his shins and had two bruises to show for it, but my new heels that I was breaking in for the new job meant I couldn’t run after him, which, in hindsight, was probably a good thing,”

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Media reports emphasize how the unexpected combination of her martial arts expertise and the use of everyday items stunned the offender. In one account, it was noted that the robber, unaware of her true skill set, was swiftly overpowered in a manner that left him with little chance to respond.

Kerin’s actions forced the would-be robber to flee, which was ideal as it was later discovered that he was armed with a knife and a firearm. According to Mairi: We would later find out a knife and a firearm were involved but whatever was in the left pocket, for that moment it was not coming out.”

Police managed to apprehend the suspect and his accomplices, stating that during her heroic actions, Mairi Kerin managed to end a robbery spree of 15 robberies pulled off by the same crew.

Karate Black Belt Mairi Kerin Also Practiced BJJ and Boxing

Mairi Kerin, 42, is a medal-winning Wadokai karate practitioner who is also proficient in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. She has over 20 years of martial arts experience, and holds a 5th-degree black belt in Karate, as well as being well-versed in BJJ and boxing.

Her Spidey-senses were tingling from the parking lot as she explained that “As I got out of the car I noticed this person all covered up and thought ‘You look like you’re going to rob a shop’,”

“I’ve trained with this type of event in mind (and) sparred in full-contact sessions with people far heavier than me,” said Kerin after the incident. “The time was right, and I’m glad I was there. People have asked whether I was scared. No, I was not.”

The incident serves as a powerful reminder that effective self-defense is not solely confined to traditional weapons or techniques. The woman’s ability to combine her extensive training with available resources underlines the value of being prepared in any situation.

Her decision to use her high heels—a fashionable accessory on an ordinary day—turned them into a symbol of resourcefulness and empowerment. This example demonstrates that, with the right training and mindset, even everyday items can become viable tools for self-protection.

West Mercia Police Chief Superintendent Edd Williams handed an award of bravery to Mairi, recognizing that “her quick thinking meant that no one was harmed during this attempted robbery and no money or goods were stolen.”

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“I just grabbed his arm and kicked him in the shins.”

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Justice Delivered by High Heels

As the story of this courageous act circulates, it stands as a powerful example of how martial arts training can be applied effectively beyond competitive arenas. The incident involving this 42-year-old Karate black belt demonstrates that the discipline and resourcefulness cultivated through martial arts are useful not only on the mat but also in real-life encounters.

This event reinforces the idea that martial arts can empower individuals at any stage of life. As discussions about personal safety and self-defense continue to grow, her heroics will likely inspire more people to consider martial arts training as a valuable tool for protection and empowerment.

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I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD Review [2025]

Ognen Dzabirski

Key Takeaways

A No-Gi BJJ DVD covering entries to the back mount from different positions.
Includes back exposure strategies from standing, top and bottom, as well as counter-attacking with back attacks.
Features Triangle chokes, Kimuras, Americanas, and armbars to help set up back entries.
BJJ World Expert Rating: 7 out of 10.

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Getting to the back, placing both hooks inside, and securing the shoulders is a nightmare these days. People have a bunch of different defense tactics they use, which include turning the back on purpose, but denying al the good bits that make it so fun for you as the back taker.

Well, back attacks have evolved, too, and now you have plenty of options to match modern back defense tactics. The I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD is a good example of how you can get the back from everywhere by sticking to a few common principles. Even though there is overly complex fluff in it, most of the stuff in this DVD is very easy to understand and use.

The Path to The Back

Getting people to show their back is not the easiest thing you’ll need to do in BJJ. Establishing a back control that earns you the coveted 4 points, meaning getting your hooks around the waist, is even more difficult. I’m not even going to mention finishing from the back.

Understanding the difficulty behind each of these consequential tasks is crucial for developing back takes that will provide you with the outcome you want – choking someone out. What that means for you is that you need to be thinking about getting the hooks in from any standing, top or bottom position before you even begin working towards exposing the back.

It is not enough just to do an arm drag for its sake and then try to think about what’s next. Keeping your end goal in mind is what ensures your path to the back doesn’t get blocked. The I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD offers plenty of ways to achieve this, even when using back takes as counters to your opponent’s attacks.

‘Darce Daddy’ Jake Straus

Jake Straus is an impressive character who is on the rise in the BJJ world. He is a brown belt under Vagner Rocha, an avid competitor, and it seems that he also has a knack for teaching. However, these are not the most impressive things about Straus.

A few years back, after a choke sustained in a tournament, Jake Straus suffered a stroke. After coming home, he felt strange and ended up being rushed to the ER, where they found a brain clot. Luckily, the outcome was positive, and Jake returned to training as soon as he could.

This kind of tenacity and love for Jiu-Jitsu certainly makes him stand out. Vagner awarded Jake his brown belt fairly recently, in August of 2024, and now we get to take a look at his very first instructional as well – the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD.

I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD Review

Over the 4 volumes in the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD, you get to discover routes to the back from all kinds of BJJ positions. Most of them are straightforward and reliable, while some are, well, out there. The material lasts for a total of an hour, coming up somewhat short by modern BJJ DVD standards.

Part 1 – Standing Back Takes

An aspect of back taking that people tend to overlook in BJJ is attacking while standing. Not with the goal of getting a takedown, but actually latching on to the back, hooks and all. That’s exactly what the first volume of the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD covers.

Understandably, the arm drag plays a huge role in the setup, creating a route to the back, followed by the body lock as a means of staying behind the opponent. Jake also teaches you how to utilize mat returns to improve your positioning as you hit the mats with a back take.

I really appreciated that he goes deep into the scenarios he offers, covering potential reactions both standing a nd on the floor, including the opponent’s rolling. A few useful tactics for forcing hand on the mat and making the opponent sit down once you have the back feature toward the end.

Part 2 – Back Exposure From Top

In the longest part of the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD, the focus is on getting the back off of passes and, to a lesser extent, pins. Straus begins with the double under passes, using it to force the turtle – a classic combo.

Passing butterfly, using body locks, step overs, and another look at arm drags, this time to create passing opportunities round off the movement portion of this volume. Jake introduces ideas to kill knee-elbow connections, ensuring you open up the inside space to start interesting hooks.

Straus uses an interplay between long and short hooks to get to and stay on the back, but also throws in submissions threats such as Kimuras, arm triangles, and armbars to divide the opponent’s attention.

Part 3 – Bottom Back Attacks

From the bottom, Jake explores an unusual position. Instead of doing closed and/or butterfly guard entries, he opts for the Octopus guard, a position that not many people use. That said, it is a guard that already places you halfway to the back, so it makes sense.

The half guard octopus is the main method presented and explained in the Jake Straus Back DVD, though several different back mount entry options. A version of octopus escape, done from the bottom side control, also features, but I think it’s too far-fetched to be effective. Reaping attacks that expose the back concludes this volume, bringing the focus back to reality.

Part 4 – Back Attacks as Counters

Probably the most fun and engaging part of the entire I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD is the final one, outlining strategies to use back attacks as counters. None of these are high-percentage moves, but they will work often, simply because they’re surprising and appear out of nowhere. Seemingly.

First up, to counter leg locks with some back attacks of your own, Jake shows you how to deal with single-leg X attacks by turning to Bolo action from Ashi. The concept extends to the 50/50 and outside Ahsi positions, providing a solid way of dealing with leg locks via back takes.

‘Darce Daddy’ had to include a Darce choke somewhere in there, even though this time the focus is on countering it with an Octopus guard back take. A sneaky take on the North-South inversion to the back rounds everything up.

Creating Motion in Jiu-Jitsu

Now that you’re aware that the path to the back requires you to think about where you want to end up first and that you have all the tools to get there, courtesy of the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD, let’s talk about what your main problem is going to be. After all, you want all the stuff to work against the opponent’s right?

The one thing missing from the puzzle is motion. If you want to make all your back takes count, you’ll need to make sure you force the opponent not just to show you their back but also to keep showing it until you get there.

This is the trickiest part of any back take, also known as entry. Back exposure is when you manage to create a path to the back, much like in the instructional we went through above. Getting from that point of exposure to a complete back control position with hooks is where you’ll struggle the most.

Remember that the more you can force the opponent to move in a way that keeps their back exposed, the better your chances are of getting to it and finishing. It’s all in the DVD.

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Got ‘Ya!

Getting the hooks in on someone’s back feels almost as rewarding as sinking in that choke sometimes. Out of all the stuff presented in the I Got Your Back Jake Straus DVD, most of it is effective and easy to apply to anyone’s game, so my verdict is to go for it, especially if you’re interested in specializing in the back.

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Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD Review [2025]

Ognen Dzabirski

Key Takeaways

A No-Gi DVD breaking down key aspects of the Aoki Lock ankle lock submission.
Covers entires from different guards, Ashi transitions, breaking mechanics, and follow-ups.
Introduces the shothun grip to the submission, making it even more powerful and scary.
BJJ World Expert Rating: 8 out of 10.

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FULL DVD TRAILER: Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz SzczecinskiThe Aoki Lock failed to become a huge thing when its founder, Shinya Aoki, was using it because the dogma that leg locks don’t work and are cowards’ moves was still at large back then. If Danaher focused on ankle locks rather than heel hooks, though, the Aoki Lock would’ve been what the inside heel hook is today.

For experienced leg lockers around the glove, the Aoki Lock is one of the main tools in their box of finishing tricks. Since it is legal to use at all levels, figuring out how to add it to your game is a good idea for anyone. A helpful resource with a twist that adds even more efficiency to the move is the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD that we’re reviewing here today.

The Nastiest Ankle Lock in Combat Sports

Leg locks are always going to be a source of discussion among those who love lower limb submissions, especially when it comes to the best option for finishing. Heel hooks still have the crown in that regard, but other, more obscure and surprisingly quick leg locks are not very far behind.

In fact, if we’re looking at leg locks in terms of the joint being attacked, then we can categorize them according to their effectiveness much easier. The Aoki Lock, for example, ‘rules’ the category of ankle locks. It is easy to set up, works from different Ashi positions, comes on in seconds, and utilizes a grip that’s very hard to break.

I’ve been noticing that different versions of the Aoki lock have been popping up all over the place, earning those brave and smart enough to use them quick and easy wins. Whether it is the best leg lock (if such a thing exists) is anyone’s guess, but what I do know is that it and the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD can help you become a better leg locker.

“The Polish Aoki” Mateusz Szczecinski

What is it with Poland and world-class grapplers? So many great grappling athletes have come from this European country, some of whom are changing the BJJ world landscape forever. Sylwester Dziekanowski’s black belt Mateusz Szczecinski is making leaps and bounds in love very specific area – Aoki locking people.

Mateusz’s early years were filled with sports, but not of the combat sports variety. He was involved in competitive soccer and track-and-field. Through boxing, he discovered Jiu-Jitsu when he was 13, and he has stuck with it until today.

The 31-year-old got his black belt in 2017 and has since been chasing the pro grappler dreams, medaling at the ADCC European trials, becoming a UWW Europe Grappling Open Champion and a Polaris champion, and amassing a record of 51 submission wins, 29 of which by way of leg lock. Lots of hands-on experience going into the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD.

Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD Review

Quick, precise, and ultra-effective. That is the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD, mirroring the qualities of the star move in the five-volume instructional. It takes Szczecinski just over an hour and a half to cover breaking mechanics, entires, and positional details:

Part 1 – The Shotgun Grip

The Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD begins with an overview of the grip Mateusz introduces to the Aoki Lock, making a formidable submission nearly impossible to defend. His shotgun grip introduces lots of control that allows for even more brutal follow-ups using heel hooks.

Mateusz sticks to the outside Ashi to demonstrate basics, but finishing the move is definitely not restricted to it, as the following volumes in the instructional clearly demonstrate. I liked that he wraps up with a chapter on safety, given the Akoi Lock’s immediate effect and potential for serious injury.

Part 2 – Finsihing Details

Those who already have the Aoki Lock in their arsenal will probably find this second chapter of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD most useful. For those who are new to this leg lock, this is the volume you want to study super-thoroughly.

Szczecinski shares all the possible positions you can finish from, which include outside, inside, and belly-down scenarios. Furthermore, he does not only Aoki Locks but also heel hooks and their relationship to the Aoki. The final chapter brings everything together, beginning to form the outlines of the system.

Part 3 – Aoki Lock Entires

After the basic finishing position and mechanics are out of the way, along with the game-changing shotgun grip, it’s all entires in the remaining three volumes of the Mateusz Szczecinski Aoki Locks DVD.

The classics involving butterfly positions kick things off, starting you off in familiar leg lock territory. Mateusz explains how to deal with standing and kneeling opponents and how to throw in Danaher-like inside heel hooks into the mix.

He also goes over the knee reap position, connecting it to the butterfly position and several Ashi variations that utilize it. Aoki Locks and outside heel hooks are his go-to options, followed by a sneaky leg lock Berimbolo counter you’ll absolutely love.

Part 4 – The Matrix

For those out there who like to mix in spinning attacks and pull off attractive moves, this is the volume to quench your thirst for the dramatic. The matrix, with all its complex movement and endless transitions, features as a method of getting to Ashi Garami positions that offer highly effective Aoki Lock finishes.

This portion of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD takes you through leg drags and crab rides, along with plenty of leg locks, of course, and ends with a set of drills to help you dial in the inverting/spinning motions that are essential for pulling these entries off.

Part 5 – X-Guard & DLRs

The final part of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD addresses open guard positions you’re very likely to find yourself into, which makes is one of the best in the instructional in my opinion. The starts of the show are X-guard and De la Riva guard variations.

For the X-guard, the full version is where things kick off, but given Mateusz’s tendency to use knee reaps, K-guard transitions and connections feature as well. Outside-based De la Riva and the mixed RDLR also appear towards the end, offering even more diversity in how you can get to the shotgun Aoki Lock finish.

The Surpise Factor

So, why does the Aoki Lock leave so many people scared and get them to tap like they’re a heavy metal band drummer (both hands)? The mechanics are powerful, that’s beyond a doubt, but not as powerful as those of heel hooks. So, it has to be something else then.

The ‘X’ factor with the Aoki Lock is speed. It is a surprisingly quick and just as sticky ankle lock submission that’s super hard to deal with, especially if you haven’t been caught before. Moreover, it is available (and works best) when people are trying to extract their leg from your Ashi and hits at a moment where they start hoping that they’re on the right track.

Then, there’s the grip. Using the original RNC style grip or upgrading to the grips shown in the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD means there is a point of no escape for the opponent. Even though the grips need to be at the very end of the ankle for the submission to work, the control is incredible.

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Lock ‘n’ Stock

The Akoi Lock is not just a quick catch wrestling leg lock that works sometimes. It is a super quick, high-percentage finish that will work every time you go for it, as long as you understand what you need to do. For that, the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD is your top resource to date, beating even the move’s founder, Shinya Aoki’s early systems.

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