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
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COMPETITION GUARD PULL
Pulling Guard Controlling Hand: In the first video of this lesson plan I wanted to focus on the grip fighting. Some people have really strong grips and breaking it is not always easy. If you aren’t willing to fight for a takedown do not… Continue reading
KNEE ON THE BELLY ESCAPE
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
SPIDER PASSES PART 2
This is one of my favorite passes from the spider guard. A bit complicated but very effective as I play with my opponents reactions. Although this position could be reached a little differently I find this way the most effective.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE LEG (Yuri Simoes)
Double Leg: Yuri Simoes teaching one of his specialty takedowns, this double leg is a very good mixture of wrestling with jiujitsu. Single Leg: This single leg is a very effective one and very good for jiujitsu players as you do not expose yourself.
SPIDER PASSES
Removing the Feet out of the Biceps: More important than trying to pass the spider guard is not allowing our opponent to play it. In this technique i show how to break off the feet of the biceps and how to protect against our… Continue reading
