Spider ballon sweep: This technique is one of the first techniques created from spider guard. Back in the days when your opponent stood up to open your closed guard you would fall into a similar position and be able to do the balloon sweep…. Continue reading
Sweeps
KNEE SHIELD BELLY DOWN SWEEP
In this lesson plan I am covering the shin shield half guard which is one of my favorite half guards to use. This half guard is very safe and actually works better the bigger your opponent is. The most important part of this guard… Continue reading
50/50 LASSO SWEEP TO SIDE CONTROL
50/50 is an amazing position to obtain sweeps. That said, most of the times when you sweep someone you will land on 50/50. When on top of 50/50, most of the times my opponent has the better position as it’s easier to sweep than… Continue reading
BALLOON SWEEP WITH YURI SIMOES
In this lesson Plan Yuri Simoes goes over the Balloon Sweep. Whether yoru focus is sport Jiu Jitsu or self defense this is one technique that can applied any where! In the first video Yuri goes over the Balloon Sweep to the mount position…. Continue reading
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
