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Shin Guard – 3 Key Details
In this video, I discuss the three key details to an effective Shin Guard. They are the Knee Shield frame, the elbow frame and the Craig Jones Hook. Together they give the Shin Guard an extremely strong and dexterous structure!
Shin Guard Basics (Long Range Half Guard)
In this video, I discuss the basics of the Shin Guard. The shin guard is a highly effective open guard and long range version of the half guard. It can be used effectively in Gi, No Gi, MMA and Self Defence.
Kimura Sumi Gaeshi
In this video, I start by covering how to safely receive a Kimura from the standing position before transitioning into either a dropping Kimura or a Sumi Gaeshi with Kimura attack leading to the submission on the ground!
Perfect Entry Open Guard Passing Entry
In this video, I discuss how to enter the Open Guard to pass using the Perfect Entry. This is designed to limit your opponent’s options and attacks while setting you up to pass their guard!
TSU Sweep from Nicolini Sit Up Guard
I got asked a great question regarding what happens when someone backs up strongly and really early. How do we follow up and continue to attack from the guard The Nicolini Sit Up Guard offers one great pathway as demonstrated here. It also connects nicely… Read More »TSU Sweep from Nicolini Sit Up Guard
Spider Guard Discussion
This video is a discussion around the Nicolini Spider guard and the various options that are created when playing this position.
Technical Discussion around S.U.B. Half Guard
This video is a technical discussion and short Q & A from a S.U.B. Half Guard seminar that I taught at Black Knight Jiu Jitsu and some of the things that we can do to address these issues.
Key Details While Taking and Controlling the Back from S.U.B. Half Guard
In this video, I cover a few key details that will help you take the back more efficiently as well as control the position better too!
Intro to S.U.B. Half Guard
This is an introductory video to what I refer to as the S.U.B. Half Guard. I use the name S.U.B. Half Guard to differentiate it from what is regularly taught and to ensure that the key principles of the Half Guard are taught correctly. They… Read More »Intro to S.U.B. Half Guard
Developing your guard!
A quick talk about some things to focus on to help you to develop your guard game.
Getting to the Nicolini Spider Guard from the Closed Guard
This video, taken from a Nicolini Spider Guard Seminar that I taught earlier in the year demonstrates how to get to the Nicolini Spider Guard when starting from the basic closed guard. Being able to play Nicolini Spider Guard is great, but like all positions,… Read More »Getting to the Nicolini Spider Guard from the Closed Guard
Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 3
Building on the previous two videos, we continue to work on breaking a partner’s posture even when they feel really strong and you can’t move them. We switch tactics and use a big muscle group to attack a small muscle group to catch them off… Read More »Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 3
Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 1
In this video, I address the two fundamental principles that form the basis of all closed guard attacks . They are: Step 1. Break Posture Step 2. Create an Angle These two movements must form the foundation of your entire Closed Guard Game. Breaking posture… Read More »Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 1
Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 2
Building on the previous Fundamentals of Closed Guard video, this one focuses on the idea of getting off the centre line! Just like in the previous video, in which step two focused on creating an angle after breaking posture, this video reinforces the importance of… Read More »Fundamentals of Closed Guard Part 2
