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
Sweeps
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
LAPEL DRAG + LOOP CHOKE FROM OPEN GUARD
A lot of people know how to do a loop choke, the most important though is to know how to set it up without your opponent feeling it coming so he has no chance to defend. In this lesson plan we work on how… Continue reading
CATUCADA AND VARIATIONS (HITCHHIKER SWEEP)
The Catucada Sweep (hitchhiker sweep) is one of the most important sweeps from the closed guard because of its efficiency. Make sure you add this to your closed guard attacks and keep in mind that if he tries to defend you should attack his… Continue reading
TRIANGLE – ATTACKING THE KIMURA WHEN THE OPPONENT DEFENDS, FINISH AND SWEE
Here I cover some of my favorite attacks when my opponent tries to defend the triangle hugging my hip. To get your arm in for the Kimura remember that you need to angle your body with his 90°. This is something that most people… Continue reading
