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.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling

This introduction of the Grapple Buddy demonstrates several fundamental drills and proves that it can be used effectively when training children.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Kids | Basics

This resistance drill helps reinforce the push pull theory. Start off-center with your partner with a lapel and sleeve grip. As the partner squat and pulls the third time, take an offensive step forward and execute your throw.
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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.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling

In the middle of a transition from the back to Juji Gatame (arm bar), what do you do if your opponent sits back and you can't complete the roll? Simply grab the hand and perform the arm bar from the side.
Judo | Newaza | Ground Work | Arm Bar | Submission | Partner Drill

Learn this technique when the opponent has entered the turtle position. On the same side that you've entered a hook, enter your arm to secure their arm. Fall to your hip, keeping them tight to your thigh. With your other arm, reach under their leg to complete the roll to the top and finish the ar...

Have one partner go to their knees, and have the standing partner move side to side, off balancing the partner on the ground. The next step is to simulate some trips while pulling them forward. Not only does this help with balancing, but also helps teach how to fall.
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On a failed take down attempt by your opponent, this technique will help you get your opponent from the turtle position to their back. You can work this position for time to see how efficient you can be with the movement, or do it for a set number of reps and then switch.
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This drill works timing, footwork and posture. Create a boundary for your students. Begin at one end and designate one partner to pull. On the 3rd pull, the other partner works to time a push and take down or trip using the momentum from their partner.
Warm Up | Basics | Judo | Partner Drill

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Games | Partner Drill

Often called "Flag Sparring", this game is great for students to work on motion and stand up principles.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Games | Kids

This technique starts in a guard, using a bride and hip motion to disrupt the base of your opponent. Kids can use the Grapple Buddy to better understand this technique.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy

This top-game principle will help you maintain side control when your opponent is attempting to bridge aggressively and regularly.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Partner Drill

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Kids

This basic technique is executed from a staggered stance with the elbow connected to your partner's knee. The technique brings you to knee on belly, a key position for transitioning to a more controlled position.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Technique

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Warm Up

This technique is one of the many ways to set up the triangle. The move is made possible by switching to a high guard from normal guard.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Partner Drill

This is a fundamental positional drill that works great with beginner students. The switching of the base alternates from towards your opponent's feet to their head.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Basics

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.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Basics