All BJJ techniques

Post on elbow and foot on opponent's hip to snap opponent's head down and create opportunity to attack head-on or move to back takes.

Sweeps the opponent by kicking their leg diagonally while standing up, capitalizing on the opponent's forward momentum and hands-on-mat position.

A submission starting from the knees using a lapel and sleeve grip (gi) or wrist and neck grip (no-gi) to tip the opponent over and finish with an armbar.

A two-leg entanglement from half guard that locks the opponent's bottom leg to prevent knee retraction, establishing dominant hip pressure and control.

A variation of the Toriondo pass that prioritizes pinning the opponent's hips to the floor before stepping over. This prevents the defender from rotating their…

A foundational sweep using hip elevation and arm control to off-balance the opponent. It works by creating a 90-degree angle and preventing posts, allowing the…

The fundamental mount escape when the attacker has hands on your neck or throat. By trapping one arm and the opposite leg, you eliminate their base points and…

Use this when the opponent puts an arm under your neck from mount in a scarf-hold position. It solves the problem of being controlled by removing their ability…

A choke from closed guard that utilizes the knee pit to compress the carotid artery, allowing for a tighter finish with less squeezing effort.

Use when your triangle angle is too shallow to finish. Gripping the arm and turning the corner deeper closes the space and maximizes choke pressure.

A blue-belt level variation that uses the knee to break the opponent's grip and push their arm away, creating a direct path for the triangle entry without rely…

An advanced entry using lasso guard to off-balance the opponent. The threat of the sweep forces them to pull away, which naturally opens the triangle setup.

Used when caught in a triangle choke to prevent the choke from tightening. The mechanism relies on creating immediate space by framing the elbow outside the he…

Used when trapped in a confined space like a car seat. The mechanism relies on leg entanglement and thigh compression to cut off blood flow to the brain.

A transition from the Guillotine setup when the opponent tucks their elbow, leaving the other arm exposed.

Fundamental triangle finish emphasizing posture control over arm positioning. The mechanism relies on bringing thighs together and crunching forward to compres…

A high-percentage counter when the opponent pulls their arm free, using leg entanglement to cut off circulation.

Used to finish from closed guard when posture is broken. The mechanism relies on cutting the angle with hip movement and securing a deep grip to compress the c…

Used from collar-sleeve guard when the opponent postures or tries to posture. The mechanism relies on controlling the upper body with four points of contact, t…

The triangle is one of the most powerful chokes in jiu-jitsu, using your legs against opponent's neck. It works by trapping one arm in and one arm out, getting…

Used from the guard position when an attacker throws their legs over your shoulders. The mechanism relies on locking the legs to cut off blood flow to the brai…

The foundational triangle entry from closed guard, focusing on isolating the arm and securing the leg position. It works by squeezing the neck and trapped arm…

A fundamental guard submission using leg entanglement to cut off blood flow. It relies on creating space via push-pull mechanics and angling the shin perpendic…

Used when the opponent's posture is broken and hands are low. The mechanism relies on elevating the hips to create space, locking the legs in a diamond shape,…

Used from the bottom guard position to submit a standing or kneeling opponent. The mechanism relies on locking the legs to cut off blood flow to the carotid ar…

Use this when the attacker is too far away to pull into closed guard or secure a guillotine. It solves the distance problem by using your legs to trap their he…

Use when you can control both of your opponent's arms from guard and create one-arm-in, one-arm-out position. The choke works by using your leg across the back…

Use this fundamental triangle setup when you've isolated head and arm from guard. The submission works by simultaneously lifting hips into the neck, pinching k…

A triangle choke entry triggered when the opponent defends the sweep by pulling their arm down. It uses the opponent's defensive movement to create the angle f…

If opponent keeps arm low defending armbar, pin wrist, slide knee high and throw leg over for triangle choke finish.

If opponent keeps arm low defending armbar, pin wrist, slide knee high, and throw leg over for triangle choke from mount.

Transition from full guard to triangle by pummeling arms, securing a collar tie, and executing a deep hip escape to enter clamp guard. This creates the angle n…

Set up a triangle choke from mount by controlling opponent's arm and neck with fists, sliding knee behind head, locking ankle behind knee, and finishing with a…

A 'Hail Mary' escape used when the choke is fully locked. Involves rolling to the side and using a backstroke motion to break the lock.

Used when the opponent is setting up the triangle but has not yet locked their legs. Prevents the choke by destroying the necessary angle and creating space to…

Used when the arm is trapped but the legs are not fully locked. Uses hip movement to create space for the knees to slip out, transitioning to reverse knee-on-b…

When fully locked and unable to posture, control the opponent's wrist with your free hand. Drive a foot into their armpit while arching back and kicking, creat…

Used when the arm is pulled across but the choke is not fully tightened. Destroys the angle by driving the elbow down and bulldogging out.

When caught in a triangle but still able to posture, use the free hand to control the opponent's head while driving a knee into their hip. Step over their head…

Used when the opponent is pulling you down or stacking. Involves sitting up to break their posture, then passing the legs while protecting against sweeps.

By grabbing your own shin and falling to the side while maintaining chin strap control, you pull the opponent into a rear triangle position. The opponent's nat…

When the opponent pulls their arm in and tries to escape, cross your leg over and choke with the lower portion of your leg (achilles area) rather than the deep…

Use when you can establish one-arm-in, one-arm-out position from closed guard. The choke works by using your knee pit and inner thigh to compress both carotid…

Classic triangle choke from closed guard — break posture, shove wrist to chest, throw leg over the shoulder, figure-four, and walk back to pull the head down.

Used when the opponent is alert to standard wrist-control entries. It solves the posture problem by using a collar tie to break the neck down, enabling deep kn…

This triangle setup uses a high overhook to control posture while the foot on hip prevents forward movement, solving the common problem of opponents maintainin…

Use double wrist control to punch and pull the opponent's arms, creating space to leapfrog the hips and lock the triangle. Effective when the opponent is postu…

Used when your leg goes over the shoulder but your foot does not thread through the arm. Instead of forcing the crucifix, you sweep them to the side and lock a…

From knee-on-belly, if the opponent tries to scoop your leg, lift their arm and step across to expose their elbow. This creates an arm lock threat that can tra…

Use a modified guard position to press the shin into the bicep, threatening a sweep. When the opponent pulls the arm to defend, follow with the leg to enter th…