This aren’t Dela Riva passes or ways to beat the Dela Riva hook. Beating the Dela Riva Hook would be always my first option but if happens that you end up falling on the ground and your opponent starts attacking the Berimbolo, here we… Continue reading
Defense
NORTH-SOUTH ESCAPES
In this lesson plan I wanted to focus on teaching how to maintain the distance using my arms (in this case on north-south but the concept can be used in other moves as well). When my arm is fully extended, its very hard for… Continue reading
PASSING THE SPIDER GUARD BY SPRAWLING
For this lesson plan I cover how to pass the spider guard by sprawling. Spider guard is a very good guard that enables you to control your opponent. This forces them to open up leading to sweeps and submissions. Because of the grips and… Continue reading
LEG DRAG DEFENSE
Thank you for signing up for my online training and hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! Brazil is awesome, I had a great time at Samir’s wedding, training with old friends and visiting with my family. I have also spent a lot… Continue reading




