Knee on the Belly Escape: I believe this technique is the most effective way of getting out of the knee on the stomach on side control. Not just you get his knee out but also get him back to your guard. To make sure… Continue reading
Escapes
DOUBLE UNDER SHOULDER LOCK ATTACKS (DEFENSES TO THE DOUBLE UNDER PASS)
The double under is a position no guard player enjoys. But it shouldn’t be a position you should fear. As long as you know how to play there and not let your opponent stack you, you shouldn’t be afraid. But not been afraid doesn’t… Continue reading
OVERHOOK CROSS CHOKE VARIATIONS
This is one of the most powerful chokes from the turtle position. A well set up cross choke from the turtle is more effective than guillotines, darces, etc. When training on the Gi I highly suggest to go for them if given the right… Continue reading
COUNTERING THE HALF GUARD TRANSITION ATTEMPT
Nowadays, a lot of the top black belts have been using transitions from the Dela Riva to the half guard to try to knee slide pass from there or just switch away from the DLR attacks from your opponent. I have always done very… Continue reading
