All VR Jiu Jitsu Instructionals

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.

All VR Jiu Jitsu Instructionals
  • Lasso to farside Corkscrew Armbar (Belly Down Armbar)

    When you have a tight lasso grip, you can use it to break down the opponent's posture and enter a Corkscrew Armbar (Belly Down Armbar) on the farside arm.

  • Counter the Double Under Stack Pass with Triangle or Omoplata

    When the opponent attempts a double under stack pass, you can counter with a triangle by securing the sleeve grips and placing your feet on his hips.

  • Double Under Stack Pass Counter with Back Take

    When the opponent attempts the double under stack pass, you can counter with a back take by gripping both of his sleeves and wedging your legs under him.

  • Countering the Stack Pass with Spider Guard

    When the opponent attempts a Stack Pass, you can get double sleeve grips and put your feet on his hips to create space. Then pummel one foot under his armpit to get a triangle or omoplata. Or, you can pummel both feet under his armpits to get to a general spider guard.

  • Escape the Stack Pass with Elbow Push

    When your opponent attempts a stack pass by putting your legs over his shoulders, you can push on the opponent's forearms to loosen your knees, which prevents the pass. If he has already moved to an angle, then push on his elbow to escape your knee and block his pass.

  • Stack Pass to Knee Cut when opponent defends

    When the opponent defends your stack pass by using his arm or his leg, you can pin his farside knee to the mat to create an over-under opportunity where you can complete a knee cut pass.

  • Basics of the Stack Pass with option of knee pin

    When you have double underhooks on the opponent's legs from his open guard, you can lift his hips off the mat and apply pressure onto his legs to complete a stack pass. If you can't lift his hips, you can modify the pass by pinning the far knee to the mat.

  • Crucifix entry from Back to one-arm Kimura finish

    When you lose your hooks from back control, you can enter the Crucifix. Then you can increase your control by putting your leg over his head, further isolating his nearside arm. Then you can finish a Kimura using one arm (inspired by Ryan Hall).

  • Rolling Kimura from Turtle top position

    When you isolate the nearside arm of your opponent's turtle, and he turns his forearm towards his hips, you can roll into a Kimura finish with him on his back.

  • Armbar from Crucifix bottom position

    When your opponent is in turtle, enter the Crucifix position and then lean back into the bottom position. You can work an armbar simultaneously as a choke.

  • Armbar from Turtle Top Crucifix position

    When the opponent is in turtle, you can isolate his arm with a Crucifix entry, and then sprawl on top of his arm to complete an armbar.

  • Collar Choke from Crucifix with Turtle entry

    When your opponent is in turtle, you can enter the Crucifix position by using your knee to pry open the space under his elbow. Then you can lean back or roll forward into the Crucifix position where you can secure a collar grip for a choke finish.

  • Lapel Backtake from chest-to-chest Half Guard top

    When you have chest-to-chest halfguard top position, you can use a grip on the opponent's farside lapel to secure a back take when he turns away from you. You can even use the same lapel grip to get a choke after the backtake.

  • Brabo Choke from chest-to-chest Half Guard top position

    When you have chest-to-chest half guard top position, you can use a grip on the opponent's farside lapel to enter the Brabo Choke, with or without trapping the opponent's arm under your chest.

  • Lapel Choke from half guard top using opponent's lapel

    When you have chest-to-chest half guard top position, you can feed the opponent's farside lapel under his armpit and secure a grip under his head. Then you can use that lapel to do a choke similarly to the cross-collar choke while still in half guard.

  • Half Guard Pass using opponent's farside lapel

    When you have chest-to-chest half guard, you can use the opponent's farside lapel to pin his far shoulder to the mat and work on freeing your leg from his legs. This video addresses common resistance encountered during this passing technique.

  • Baseball Bat Choke from Knee Ride

    From your knee ride, you can secure a palm up and palm down grips on the opponent's collar. Then move your hips into a more north south position to complete the Baseball Bat Choke. If the opponent turns on to his knees, you can continue tightening the choke from underneath him.

  • North South Choke from top using opponent's lapel or collar

    When you have a dominant top position, secure a palm up grip and a palm down grip on the opponent's collar or farside lapel to enter a choke from the north-south position.

  • Butterfly Hook Sweep from opponent's Knee Cut attempt

    When the opponent attempts a Knee Cut pass, defend by entering the Reverse De La Riva guard. Then use your butterfly hook to put his knee to the mat and secure grip on his far collar and sleeve. Then lift his leg to complete the Hook Sweep.

  • Butterfly Hook Sweep from cross-sleeve arm drag

    When you have butterfly guard and a cross sleeve grip, you can arm drag your opponent to secure a grip on his belt or far armpit. Then you can connect your butterfly hooks to do a hook sweep. If he prevents the sweep, you can replace the cross sleeve grip with a grip on the far leg to assist in c...

  • Butterfly Guard to Single Leg X (SLX)

    Use your Butterfly Guard hook sweep attempt to enter the Single Leg X position for leg entanglement.

  • Butterfly Hook Sweep from cross sleeve and belt grips

    When you have the cross sleeve grip in your Butterfly guard, you can arm drag him to secure a belt grip on his back. Then as he pulls back to defend, you can scoot your hips under his hips and pull him into a hook sweep.

  • Basics of Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard

    When you have Butterfly Guard, a very common entry into the Hook Sweep is to scoot closer at a right angle and grip the belt on his back and a far sleeve grip. Then fall to your shoulder to get his weight onto the far knee while lifting his leg up with your butterfly hook to complete the sweep.

  • Collar and Sleeve Drag from Butterfly Guard to Flip Over Sweep

    When you do a collar drag with a sleeve grip, and the opponent lifts up a knee to defend the hook sweep, you can use your butterfly hook to bring his leg to the other side of your body. Then using the sleeve grip, you can stand up and flip him over for a sweep.