All VR Jiu Jitsu Instructionals
VR Jiu-Jitsu's head coach is Van Robertson, a first-degree Black Belt under Pedro Fernandes of Tu Kaha Jiu-Jitsu in Auckland.
Van has been teaching Jiu Jitsu over a decade, and is now bringing her style of teaching online for anyone who wishes to supplement their current learning of the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
VR Jiu Jitu is an official team affiliate of Tu Kaha Jiu-Jitsu, and VRJJ members often cross train with other Tu Kaha affiliate members to broaden their training experience.
All footage is recorded live in actual classes. New videos are posted weekly. Audio quality may vary due to background noises within the gym.
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Fundamentals of Side Control Escape - Part 2
When opponent gets connection to your head and chest-to-chest compression, you need to start your arm frames and do a high bridge to the side to create the space you need when you drop your hips into a shrimp.
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Escape from tight Side Control using opponent's lapel
When opponent has a very tight side control, and his lapel is accessible, then you can push your foot against his lapel to create enough space to get your guard back.
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Fundamentals of Side Control Escape - Part 1
When the opponent has just passed your guard while you are on your back, prevent the head control and shrimp onto your side to recover your guard.
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Collar and Sleeve guard to Armbar
When you cannot get into the omoplata from the collar sleeve guard, you can enter an armbar.
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Collar and Sleeve guard to Omoplata
When opponent turns away to avoid getting caught in a triangle from your collar and sleeve guard, you can enter the omoplata.
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Collar and Sleeve to Omoplata off your back
Enter the omoplata from the collar and sleeve guard, then finish the shoulder lock off your back instead of having to sit up.
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Collar and Sleeve guard to Triangle lock
When entering the collar and sleeve guard, you can put your foot or shin over the far bicep and shoot for a triangle lock.
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Reguard Counter from Opponent's Catapult Defense
You can use the opponent's arm control to recover your guard if your opponent attempts to pass your catapult sweep set up.
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Catapult Sweep Defense and Pass
When opponent sets up the lasso-controlled Catapult Sweep, you can do this counter, and subsequent pass to side control with cross-face.
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Catapult Sweep
The Catapult Sweep is sweeping the opponent by control one arm with your leg and underhook on his opposite leg.
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Basic escapes from Arm Triangle (Head & Arm) Choke
How to execute the basic techniques for preventing and late escapes from Arm Triangle (Head & Arm) choke
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Arm Triangle (Head & Arm choke) started from Mount
You can force the Arm Triangle when in mount by getting underneath the defending arm and forcing it high on the head, and then executing the head an arm choke. (some of the speech is muffled by the gi during the demo)
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Arm Triangle (Head & Arm) Choke Fundamentals
How to setup the Arm Triangle from opponent's frame while under your side control
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Elbow Push escape from cross-face side control
When opponent passes your guard and settles into a crossface control, you can work your way into an Elbow Push escape.
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Elbow Push to hip bump flip when legs are hugged
When doing the elbow push (stiff arm) escape from side control, and the opponent hugs tightly your legs so that you cannot pull out your knees, you can use your hips to flip him over.
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Stiff Arm to Elbow Push escape from side control
When opponent passes your guard and counters your stiff arm escape by switching his base and bringing his elbow over you body, you immediately execute the Elbow Push escape.
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Stiff Arm escape from Side control
When opponent passes your guard and your shoulders are on the floor, you can use the Stiff Arm escape
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Clock Choke Fundamentals
Fundamental concepts in the Clock Choke. Includes a finishing variation, how to enter from back control, and why it's called the clock choke.
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Unstoppable Sweep from Scissors Sweep setup
When opponent resists your scissors sweep by posting his nearside leg, you can do the Unstoppable Sweep, which was made popular by Mike Fowler.
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Rolling Armbar from Scissors Sweep setup
When opponent lifts his nearside knee to resist the scissors sweep, you can force him forward so that both his hands are on the mat. Then you can move your legs and hips into a rolling Gold Chain Armbar.
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Omoplata to rolling backtake from Scissors Sweep setup
When opponent lifts up his nearside knee to counter the Scissors Sweep, you can switch to an omoplata sweep and then roll into a back take from the top.
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Back Take and Triangle from Scissors Sweep set up.
When opponent lifts up his nearside knee to prevent the Scissors Sweep, you can execute a back take or a triangle.
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Scissor Sweep Fundamentals
Details on how to execute the Scissors Sweep from closed guard with crucial details on how to deal with the resistance opponents give.
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Kneebar from Half Guard Top
Kneebar opportunity from Half Guard Top Position with details on the arm positioning at the finish.