Category Archives: grappling

Resistance vs Structure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Wally

Leg trap to scissor sweepWatch this video on YouTube Sometimes we drill things against resistance. Sometimes we drill things against structure. What? Resistance means your partner is actively trying to stop you. Structure means your partner is only making an … Continue reading →

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Escape to a Better Place

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Wally

Schucking armbarsWatch this video on YouTube There are few people in the world who want to get put in an armbar. Unfortunately, it is not always obvious how to get out of an armbar. One method is to “shuck” it. … Continue reading →

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Triangle Choke

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Wally

Triangle powerWatch this video on YouTube I’ve now several times for BJJ class come in with a bunch of material and then, upon starting to teach to actual students, scaled down and only taught half of what I had in … Continue reading →

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The Basics

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Wally

Turn turn turn for the armbarWatch this video on YouTube Today in BJJ class we went over how to get an armbar from the guard position. It is a fundamental technique. If you are struggling with this one (or don’t … Continue reading →

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From Guard

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Wally

Gi tonesWatch this video on YouTube We often talk at the end of grappling classes about how to build a game. This discussion almost always begins with the idea that you have to find a home base position. This should … Continue reading →

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