Jiu Jitsu is full of a wide variety of grips. The S-Grip and the Gable Grip are two foundational techniques that will be used throughout Jiu Jitsu training.
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Not only is this drill a great warm up that engages the whole body, but it is also a drill that will help your students pass guard more effectively.
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As your opponent tries to pass the guard, sit all the way up. Then, be sure your students focus on the leg movement necessary to perform the sweep.
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This positional drill works from side control, moving 360 degrees around your partner while working on various positions. This is a great way to get a lot of reps in one drill.
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This variation happens as the opponent tries to pass the guard, sitting up to go for the collar or the belt. Pulling the belt between the opponent's own legs will create a sweep.
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For this variation you will grab the sleeve across the body, instead of on the same side. Once the grip is secured, sit all the way up to begin the takedown.
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This drill starts from mount, then uses three different calls to represent various pop-up techniques. These range from a basic pop-up to bringing the legs all the way around the Grapple Buddy's head.
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With this drill your students will begin to apply their De La Riva sweeps and learn how to transition to a back take.
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Often called "Flag Sparring", this game is great for students to work on motion and stand up principles.
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This variation involves bringing the non-trapping foot over the top to transition into an arm bar.
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This technique is a fundamental way to transition from side control to mount. Watch "Switch Base Side Control" first to make this drill a bit easier.
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Students will perform whatever technique the instructor calls on their partner. Assigning the students an "A" or "B" will make it easier for them to know whose turn it is.
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This very basic position is essential for any level of Jiu Jitsu practitioner. Keep in mind the importance of posture.
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It is important that your students understand how to maintain position after passing the guard. Learn several key concepts to maintain top control.
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This demonstration of the Grapple Buddy shows off the application of several techniques and some great warm up drills. This is a tool that can be used for adults as well as kids.
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Students will develop better stand up principles and motion with this fun racing game. The first student to grab the flag wins!
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This introduction of the Grapple Buddy demonstrates several fundamental drills and proves that it can be used effectively when training children.
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This top-game principle will help you maintain side control when your opponent is attempting to bridge aggressively and regularly.
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This common guard pass drives the shoulder into your opponent while sliding under one leg and over the other.
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Pairing the Grapple Buddy with the V Spar 2 provides an excellent circuit-type warm up drill to start your class. In this example, students will execute the knee on belly and takedowns.
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Posture is vital to passing the guard. Learn the key concepts for maintaining posture.
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This drill is great for the beginning of the class to refresh your students on arm bars and give them a nice warm up.
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Students will race to hit the proper position after the instructor's command. This is great for repetition and reaction time.
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Controlling your breathing is extremely important when practicing Jiu Jitsu to increase endurance and demoralize your opponent. One example is a deep breath used when performing a basic choke from the back.
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