by JiuJitsuMag | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
A very common tecnique from side control is an arm bar from the top. The person on the top gets a hold of the far side arm, brings that shoulder off the mat and steps around to execute an armbar. Here's the antidote to that.
by JiuJitsuMag | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
You're on the bottom, he's on top with a pretty solid side control. He's got one arm over or around your neck and the other at your side controlling your hips. A common side control position.
by JiuJitsuMag | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
From Issue 8 of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine.Unlike the previous side control technique, this one comes from you having a solid side control of your opponent. They may be stalling there, or not trying to advance.Subscribe to JJM: www.jiujitsumag.com
by JiuJitsuMag | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
From Issue 8 of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine.As with the previous techniques, it's a great idea to loosen up your opponent's lapels as soon as he gets into your closed guard. The sooner you do this the more likely he is to forget they're out there when you go to...
by JiuJitsuMag | Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mastering the Mount with Alexandre "Xande" RibeiroVery few competitors in modern day jiu-jitsu have left a mark as large as Xande Ribeiro. Of course, that's a statement that can be argued, but let's look at the facts: he's the winner...
