Fundamentals

Fundamentals

This collection of videos outlines the fundamental techniques that a BJJ practitioner is required to know before he can be considered for promotion to the Blue Belt rank.

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Fundamentals
  • Guillotine Fundamentals with Escapes

    This video explains the details for the basic guillotine with the arm in and the basic guillotine without the arm in. It includes the basic escapes for these guillotines.

  • Fundamentals of Reverse Half Guard

    When in the chest to chest half guard top, but the opponent gets the underhook, you can enter reverse half guard to pass.

  • Kimura from Closed Guard

    This video shows you how to create the conditions to execute the Kimura from your closed guard. It includes details that will make the kimura tighter.

  • Cross Collar Choke from Mount

    This video shows you the technical details of the grips and positions that are required to complete the Cross Collar Choke from Mount.

  • Fundamentals Underhook Sweep from Half Guard

    From knee shield half guard, get the underhook to begin a sweep From this set up, you can execute different sweeps depending on your opponent's reaction, .

  • 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.

  • Reverse De La Riva Fundamentals

    Basic body positioning for Reverse De La Riva. DLR to Reverse DLR transitions. Reverse DLR to block knee slice pass. Reverse DLR used to sweep, bac ktake, or leg drag.

  • Armbar Escape using Figure 4 arm frame

    The Figure 4 arm frame is using the hand of the arm in danger to grab your opposite bicep and locking in the frame with your other hand behind your opponent's leg. This counter is best executed on your knees where you can stack your opponent and pass his guard after escaping.

  • Papercutter Choke entry from North South

    When you want to hide the set up for the Papercutter choke, you can move to the North South position and get your grips. Then move lift opponent and drop to side control for the finish.

  • Collar Drag Sweep

    When you have seated guard, and the opponent is on his knees, you can use the collar drag to get access to the opponent's leg and drive his head towards the mat while you lift his leg to flip him over.

  • Stack Pass Fundamentals - Part 3

    When you have the modified stack pass where one leg is over your shoulder and you are pinning the other leg with your hand, and the opponent makes it difficult for you to pass the original side, you can switch the passing side by stapling the non stacked leg and then blocking the kneeshield with ...

  • Arm Triangle (Head & Arm) Choke Fundamentals

    How to setup the Arm Triangle from opponent's frame while under your side control

  • Collar Drag Takedown

    When both are standing in a match, you can use the collar drag to access the leg for a takedown. If he lands on his hands, lift his leg while pushing his collar to the ground to flip him over. If he remains on his feet, lift the leg up while using the collar grip to compromise his balance.

  • Fundamentals of Side Control Escape - Part 5

    When the opponent has just pass your guard, you can choose to turn on your side and get the underhook to immediately start your sweep and pass.

  • Rear Choke using Gi

    When you have back control with the seat belt, these are common chokes using the gi to secure the choke from behind.

  • Rear Choke in NoGi

    The rear choke from back control without use of gi grips is called the "Rear Naked Choke" (RNC). The standard RNC uses both of your arms locked together. This video shows details on how to safely lock the arms together to minimize the opponent's defense.

  • Fundamental Escapes from under Low Mount

    When you keep the opponent's hip directly above your hip, you can execute these fundamental techniques to escape mount.

  • Maintaining Knee Shield Half Guard

    The knee shield half guard is when you have half guard, but you are on your side with your top knee keeping distance. Keep you're knees apart and ensure that your bottom knee is also in front of the opponent's hip.

  • Closed Guard Break by Standing in NoGi

    When in closed guard in NoGi, secure two-on-one grip of opponent's arm. Then stand up and push down on one leg to open guard, similarly to the Gi standing guard break. Then staple leg and secure crossface and leg hug to complete the pass.

  • Escape Back Control using Shoulder Scrape

    When in back control with a seatbelt, you immediately put your head to the mat on the underhook side and scrape your shoulders along the mat. Ensure that you do not allow the full mount once the opponent has decided to abandon the back control.

  • Escape Back Control using Arm Over Head

    When in the opponent's back control, you can seize the opponent's choking arm and bring it to the other side of your head. Then turn into him to escape his back control, while trying to avoid the closed guard.

  • Closed Guard Break by Standing with Knee Wedge (part 1)

    When in closed guard, you secure lapel and sleeve grips. Then stand up and align your knees against the bum and round your back. When guard opens, you immediately staple the leg, secure a cross face and back step out of the guard. Finish with stapling leg for the pass. Part 1 of 2.

  • Closed Guard Break by Standing with Knee Wedge (part 2)

    When the opponent pulls your posture, you push into his armpits to avoid attacks. Then you get off your knees and walk your feet towards his bum to apply the knee wedges. Then secure your grips and open the guard as if you had your posture to begin with. Finish with stapling leg for the pass. Par...

  • Closed Guard Break by Lifting Opponent

    When in closed guard, you can stand up and lift the opponent with you and then shake while pushing on the legs to break open the guard. Then staple the leg to the floor to complete a pass.