All BJJ techniques

Defend a single-leg shot by driving hips back and down while controlling the opponent's head. This neutralizes their power and allows you to transition into a…

A fundamental guard break using staggered collar grips to post up and slide the knee behind the opponent's butt. It solves the problem of weak posture by using…

Use when caught in traditional scarf hold (essentially a headlock position). The two-handed frame from behind opponent combined with hip movement creates separ…

A standing pass that cuts the opponent's ankle to off-balance them, then dives through to side control. It is effective for breaking down open guard by control…

Used when an attacker enters striking range in a confined space. Maintain two-arm-length distance until they commit to an attack, then explosively close the di…

A standing sequence to secure the back by first establishing a tight front headlock, then using circular footwork to rotate behind the opponent, finishing with…

A strategic method to force the opponent to open their guard by standing up. This forces them to choose between sweeping or leg locking, creating an opening fo…

Use this sweep when your opponent stands up while gripping your belt. It works by controlling the sleeve and hooking the leg to off-balance them, allowing you…

Use this sweep when your opponent stands up with their hands on your biceps. It works by creating a cross-grip on the sleeve and using a leg triangle to contro…

Use this when you have a neck grip in standing. It works by forcing the opponent's head down while lifting your wrist into their carotid arteries, creating a v…

Used defensively when an opponent shoots for a takedown. The core mechanism involves stepping inside their base to secure a deep underhook and using vertical l…

A counter to a poorly executed double-leg takedown attempt. It solves the problem of an opponent shooting in with their head down by using deep carotid pressur…

Use this when your opponent shoots for a double leg but immediately transitions to a guillotine. It works by creating space with a frame, ducking under the cho…

Escape a standing headlock by creating a leg frame to stop the choke, waiting for the opponent to relax, then bridging and turning to take side control. Solves…

A counter to a rear bear hug that uses specific grip mechanics to break the opponent's hold and apply an armlock. It solves the problem of being controlled fro…

An attempt to hyperextend the knee while standing, often shown in viral videos. It requires significant base and leverage that is rarely available when being l…

A leg drive pass that pushes the opponent's legs into their body to break alignment, then drives a knee across. It is effective for breaking down open guard by…

A reliable defense against being lifted: hook the leg to anchor yourself, then use elbow pressure to break the attacker's grip and create space.

From standing or reverse mount, weave your legs under and over the opponent's crossed ankles to create a figure-four configuration that hyperextends the knee a…

Prevents the guard player from breaking your posture and balance when standing. The core mechanism is maintaining chest higher than hips through forward knee p…

A standing entry to expose the heel by reaping the opponent's leg across their hip line. This creates the necessary angle to attack the heel hook.

A standing choke applied from behind without a takedown, useful for quick self-defense or control. It works by compressing the carotid arteries using arm lever…

A self-defense entry for the rear naked choke using a jacket or collar drag to off-balance an aggressive opponent. It solves the problem of closing distance sa…

When an attacker attempts a rear choke but has not yet locked their grip, use immediate wrist control and body tilting to break the hold and off-balance them.…

A Toreando variation that uses a hand-on-leg grip to kick the opponent's leg up and out of the way. It is effective when one leg is giving you trouble or when…

When opponent digs an underhook and turns in hard, step over towards mount, keep chest down, and maintain heavy cross face pressure to trap opponent.

Used when an opponent bridges to escape, this technique isolates the off-leg to hyperextend the ankle joint. It capitalizes on the opponent's forward momentum…

Finishes the ankle by aligning the forearm perpendicular to the shin and tucking the elbow to the hip to maximize leverage before arching back.

A leg lock from half-guard that hyperextends the ankle. It works by securing the elbow against the rib cage to create a rigid lever, then using hip pressure an…

Used from Ashi Garami when the opponent is posturing or trying to escape. The mechanism relies on pinning the opponent's arm to their hip to prevent framing, b…

Basic ankle lock entry — grab the foot, step on the hip as you fall to your side, bring your hand to your chest, and hip in while looking over your shoulder.

Used when you can isolate the ankle from standing or guard. The mechanism relies on placing the forearm blade under the Achilles tendon while using the opposit…

Use this ankle lock when standard straight ankle attacks fail against strong or flexible opponents. The key mechanism is creating a curve in the toes similar t…

Counter the straight ankle lock by faking a guard pass to disrupt the opponent's grip, then transitioning into a tight ankle lock by dropping the elbow under t…

This footlock is used when you've entered ashi garami and want to finish the submission. The core mechanism relies on hip control to prevent standing, knee pin…

From butterfly guard, elevate the opponent and kick a leg out to place the foot on the hip, then open the knees to threaten the sweep — when the opponent hops…

Applied when the opponent defends the knee bar with a figure-four. The mechanism uses the shin to create space and a guillotine-style grip to hyperextend the a…

A high-percentage leg lock finish from inside half guard that uses hip extension and a high grip to hyperextend the ankle. It solves the problem of opponent ba…

Use a fake straight ankle lock threat to control the opponent's hip and leg, forcing a defensive reaction that opens the path to a secure heel hook.

Apply from mount when you can isolate the arm and control the wrist. Uses leverage against the elbow joint by hyperextending it while maintaining centerline co…

Transition from the cross collar choke to a straight armbar by stretching the arm and placing the knee on the elbow.

Used when the opponent is in your closed guard and you need a high-percentage finish. The core mechanism is elevating the hips to break posture and using leg l…

Use this variation when you need a faster choke than the traditional RNC. It works by bypassing the head control setup to place direct pressure on the trachea…

Use this against bigger, heavier, or static opponents when you have time to establish grips. It works by combining a cross collar grip with a same-side grip be…

A deceptive takedown that fakes a low-level attack (ankle pick) to draw the opponent's weight forward or sideways. As they react, you sweep their leg from behi…

Use this when on your back with an opponent standing or kneeling in front of you. It solves the problem of getting passed by protecting hip space and preventin…

Reversal to top position after securing triangle from bottom. Solves the problem of being stuck on bottom even with submission locked. Works by using triangle…

A single-leg variation where you drop your knee behind the opponent's back while pulling their upper body forward. This causes them to fall face-first if they…

Effective when grappling in a t-shirt. It uses the fabric's tension across the chest to cut off blood flow, requiring a cross-grip to prevent the shirt from sl…

Gain inside collar tie and wrist control, break opponent's posture, wait for them to pop up, then drive leg through to throw.