This warm up drill combines three techniques. Keep in mind that the goal is not to choke anyone or secure position, it is simply a warm up.
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This five-point drill can be varied to reflect the techniques that your students are most comfortable. Go for high reps or put your students on a timer for this awesome fitness application.
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There is more to standing up in BJJ than just standing. It is important to follow the proper technique so that you do not expose yourself to sweeps or submissions.
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Having positional awareness is important for any BJJ practitioner. Learn what several key positions look like when done properly on the Grapple Buddy.
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Hooks are any time your feet are wrapped from the back into your opponent's groin. Learn several transitions from this position.
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The Grapple Buddy is an excellent tool for an instructor to use for training ground work for students of all ages. Learn about it's benefits and a few useful tips.
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This technique from guard works best if your opponent starts to posture up. Use the opponent's collar to perform the choke.
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This technique will help you escape mount. Push off of the ground until you are in position to trap the back leg with your right leg.
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This warm up will work on the students' ability to pass by the legs to get to a knee on belly position. It is important to get to a position that allows you to control the neck and the head.
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Balance your weight on your hands as you hop from one side of your partner to the other, switching sides with the knee on belly position.
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The De La Riva guard is most commonly used as the opponent tries to stand up. This famous series of sweeps is essential for any Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
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Once obtaining normal De La Riva sweep position, secure both arms. This position will allow you to throw the opponent over your head and into mount position.
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This choke from the mount position sits just under the line of your opponent's jaw to secure the choke and get the submission.
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Snake the left arm around the opponent's leading leg from De La Riva guard to throw your opponent off balance into Omoplata.
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This sweep uses one leg up in the opponent's groin while the other pushes from behind the knee. Make sure your opponent doesn't have time to extend their arm and steady themselves.
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This variation of the De La Riva guard is a response the the opponent trying to stand and free their hand. Be sure the leading leg is trapped as you secure the lapel grab.
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This warm up drill will improve your students' ability to pass the guard. Be sure to maintain good posture as to not expose yourself.
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Start by controlling the leading leg by the pants or ankle. Then, locate the groin while pushing the hip over. Lastly, feed the opponent's hand between their own legs for the takedown.
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