Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Library
A conceptual approach to the art of Jiu Jitsu broken up into the categories of
BOTTOM GAME:guard retention,guard recovery,guard sweeps,guard submissions
TOP GAME:guard passing,pinning,transitions,top submissions,standup takedowns and throws
BACK GAME:Pathways to the back attack and maintaining the back, escaping the back
LEG LOCK GAME:leg locks from top and bottom, leg lock escapes from top and bottom
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BJJ 201 NoGI Passing:Cross Shin Pass 2
Cross Shin pass version 2 when frames are placed to the knee and the ribs stopping the long step.In this second variation the knee is inserted before the back step completes its downward sit.
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Hold down Module:5 Pin Transition drill and back take
A shoot wrestling drill that can be done to hold an escaping opponent by transitioning constantly
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BJJ 201 Nogi Passing:Float Pass 1
The splitting and stapling of the leg to gain the float position when opponent is in recumbent guard.The float pass is a natural answer to a heavy recumbent guard player.
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BJJ 201 Nogi Passing:Float Pass 2
Passing the opponents recumbent guard with the second variation of the float pass against their knee Which prevents the long step pass.
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BJJ 201 Nogi Passing:Float Pass 3
Third variation when longstep is being blocked and opponents knees can be split by jumping laterally pinning their shield leg with ribs and chest and far leg pops into a tripod.
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North South Escape 1
Escaping from north south by inserting frames before opponent gets deep into the pin.Timing of the hand frames will be of the utmost importance.
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North South Escape 2
Escaping without the frames by levering the opponents head with knees to reset arm frames.
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Back Take to Arm Bar
Once the back has been taken,this will be a weak side planned attack To set up the arm bar.
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Back Take to Arm bar Variation 2:Heel Kick
Back take to weakside Armbar.Opponent locks hands.Breaking the grip with the heel
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Back Take to Armbar Variation 3:Baseball Grip Catch Breaker
A grip that torcs the catch position apart to finish the Armbar.
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201 NoGi Guard Passing: Deuce Pass
An antidote to the butterfly guard and sticky feet
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201 NoGi Closed Guard Passing:Single Hand Trap
A pass based on an opponent not releasing their closed guard using a lot of pressure to not let go.This allows for their hips to be raised and their arm to be trapped.
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Champion Mind Set
A preparation tutorial on preparing for adversity
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BJJ Sweeps 101:Balloon Sweep
A sweep based on opponent pressing in on opponent while standing
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BJJ 101 Sweeps:Tripod Sweep
Transitioning from ballon sweep, a push pull from the same double cuff, double heel creates a sweep
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BJJ Sweeps 101:Tomahawk Sweep
Transitioning from the tripod sweep or hitting it directly with same side trap and leg sweep.The leg sweep should be loaded toward the near leg that is trapped before swinging down to the far leg.
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BJJ 101 Sweeps:Lumberjack sweep
Pressing an opponent away to get him to press back in.Then cutting him down at the knees while blocking his heels to create the trip.
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BJJ Sweeps 201:Hip Bump Sweep
The hip bump is to sweep for opponents that pull away or posture high. In transition suddenly open guard and drive your hip into their chests, trap their supporting arm and pull them in the opposite direction.
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BJJ Sweeps 201: X-Guard - Single Leg
The first and primary x-guard sweep that sets up multiple transitions to other x-guard sweeps
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BJJ Guard Sweeps 201: X-Guard Far Leg Buckle Sweep
A reaction sweep to a failed single leg by bringing the far leg to be caught and trapped.
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BJJ Guard Sweeps 201: X-Guard Banana Peel Sweep
When an opponent successfully defends against the top leg of the x-guard, a quick drop to the front of their shin sets up an excellent sweep without resisting their clearing of the leg.
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BJJ Guard Sweeps 201: X-Guard Reverse Butterfly Back Take Sweep
When opponent is trying to run away or lift leg, great timing to use the lift to take his back
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Butterfly Sweep to SLX Twist Sweep
Butterfly sweep pathway to the SLX twist sweep.This is a great sweeping transition to enter leg locks and or gain top position if opponent defends leg attacks.
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BJJ Sweeps 201:Scissor Sweep to Hip Bump Sweep
When your scissor sweep is blocked by opponent pulling back, time the bump as they resist.