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The armbar is a very iconic joint lock submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This video will go over how to do the armbar attack from the guard position. We typically teach two main guard armbars from the guard position - the controlled (fundamental) armbar and the fast armbar as covered in this video. New martial arts students are thrown into a world where they do not know the language yet. So much information is taught to a beginner in such a fast manner that it is incredibly common to mix up the details of common techniques. We hope these Jiu Jitsu mechanics video will be helpful as you attempt to learn and remember these techniques that we love!

Do your collar chokes frequently fail? Do you get the submission, and pull and pull, but all you get for your effort is burnt out grips? If so, your collar choke needs work. No, it's not that you aren't strong enough. You are missing some critical details, details that you need in order to pull off the technique in a live roll. Here is the link to Paul Tom's (our BJJ professor) BJJ Fanatics Instructional: The Devil is in the Details - Gi Chokes! It contains an hour of instruction on Cross Chokes, specifically covering all the details, variations, and counters to the defenses! https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-devil-is-in-the-details-gi-chokes-by-paul-tom?_pos=1&_sid=375ebf4c4&_ss=r In this video, we will delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and go through the details needed to setup the standard collar choke. This choke is also often called a lapel choke. We will be covering the hand/upper body details on how to finish. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or merely interested in self defense, mastering this choke will be helpful on your journey. Join us as we break down the key techniques and strategies to finish your opponent with this choke submission and enhance your overall BJJ skills! If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe!

Do your cross chokes frequently fail? Do you get the submission, and pull and pull, but all you get for your effort is burnt out grips? If so, your cross choke needs work. No, it's not that you aren't strong enough. You are missing some critical details, details that you need in order to pull off the technique in a live roll. Here is the link to Paul Tom's (our BJJ professor) BJJ Fanatics Instructional: The Devil is in the Details - Gi Chokes! It contains an hour of instruction on Cross Chokes, specifically covering all the details, variations, and counters to the defenses! https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-devil-is-in-the-details-gi-chokes-by-paul-tom?_pos=1&_sid=375ebf4c4&_ss=r In this video, we will delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and go through the details needed to setup the basic cross choke. We will be covering the hand/upper body details on how to finish. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or merely interested in self defense, mastering this choke will be helpful on your journey. Join us as we break down the key techniques and strategies to finish your opponent with this choke submission and enhance your overall BJJ skills! If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe!

Learn to defend a straight punch while on your back with your legs between you and your attacker! (Also known as the guard position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.) This is a vital part of any self defense course based in Jiu Jitsu. While the straight punch is not quite as popular as the haymaker punch, it is the next most likely punch if you are being attacked from this position. That said, learn how to defend this punch in the event you do need to defend yourself! Practice this defensive technique with a trusted partner or in your local BJJ Academy. Self Defense Video Disclaimer: Please do not merely watch this video and think you will be able to use this technique (or any self defense technique) against a resisting opponent 100 pounds heavier than you! Osmosis won't take what your eyeballs see, and transfer perfect technique into muscle memory. You need to gain the muscle memory the old school way.... GO TRAIN AND PRACTICE!!!

Learn to defend a haymaker punch while on your back with your legs between you and your attacker! (Also known as the guard position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.) This is a vital part of any self defense course based in Jiu Jitsu. The haymaker punch is a likely candidate if you are being attacked by someone who is angry and untrained in martial arts. (There are certainly smarter attacks!) That said, learn how to defend this punch in the event you do need to defend yourself! Practice this defensive technique with a trusted partner or in your local BJJ Academy. Self Defense Video Disclaimer: Please do not merely watch this video and think you will be able to use this technique (or any self defense technique) against a resisting opponent 100 pounds heavier than you! Osmosis won't take what your eyeballs see, and transfer perfect technique into muscle memory. You need to gain the muscle memory the old school way.... GO TRAIN AND PRACTICE!!!

Do you feel like you suck inside closed guard? You are probably right... but that is okay! Apply these inside closed guard rules taught in this video and watch your losses inside closed guard decrease! The guard position is vitally important in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, so is surviving inside of the guard! Once you have the survival skillset, then you can advance into your guard passing and get to a dominant position! If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe!

The ability to stand up safely is a vital part of any self defense course based in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is also one of the first and easiest techniques taught in BJJ Academies around the world. This move is often called a Technical Stand Up in MMA gyms. Whether your goal is be able to defend yourself in a situation where you are attacked or if you just want to not be stuck on the ground while training at your local BJJ Gym, applying the technique taught in this video will help you obtain your goal. Self Defense Video Disclaimer: Please do not merely watch this video and think you will be able to use this technique (or any self defense technique) against a resisting opponent 100 pounds heavier than you! Osmosis won't take what your eyeballs see, and transfer perfect technique into muscle memory. You need to gain the muscle memory the old school way.... GO TRAIN AND PRACTICE!!!

The Kimura is a very common shoulder joint submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This video will go over how to do the kimura attack from the closed guard position. The Kimura is one of the first submission taught to a white belt, but takes someone years to master in their BJJ journey. New martial arts students are thrown into a world where they do not know the language yet. So much information is taught to a beginner in such a fast manner that it is incredibly common to mix up the details of common techniques. We hope these Jiu Jitsu mechanics video will be helpful as you attempt to learn and remember these techniques that we love!

Sweeps are vital in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Using the guard position effectively to defend yourself is important. However, in order to mount a counter attack, once must be well versed in guard submissions and sweeps! The Flower Sweep and the Pendulum Sweep are a couple of the first sweeps a white belt learns in their BJJ journey. They are frequently taught in BJJ Academies around the world! New martial arts students are thrown into a world where they do not know the language yet. So much information is taught to a beginner in such a fast manner that it is incredibly common to mix up the details of common, but similar techniques. We hope this video helps clear us the easier mixed up details in the Flower Sweep and Pendulum Sweeps. Also, enjoy the setup details on how to load up your partner's weight to smoothly hit these sweeps! P.S. Here is the link to Chewjitsu's excellent video on these sweeps in no-gi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zuFg-PigDc

Defend The Standing Two-Handed Front Choke (also known as the Standing Hollywood Choke) is a vital part of any self defense course based in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The Hollywood Choke is a likely candidate if you are being attacked by someone who is untrained in martial arts. (There are better, more secure chokes!) That said, learn how to defend this choke in the event you do need to defend yourself! Practice this defensive technique with a trusted partner or in your local BJJ Academy. Self Defense Video Disclaimer: Please do not merely watch this video and think you will be able to use this technique (or any self defense technique) against a resisting opponent 100 pounds heavier than you! Osmosis won't take what your eyeballs see, and transfer perfect technique into muscle memory. You need to gain the muscle memory the old school way.... GO TRAIN AND PRACTICE!!!

Do you keep getting swept or submitted inside the closed guard position? Is your posture getting broken down and you are unable to recover? Does your opponent close their guard on you, then have their way with you? You may just suck at the position and really need to improve your posture inside closed guard! The guard position is vitally important in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, so is surviving inside of the guard! Once you have the survival skillset, then you can advance into your guard passing and get to a dominant position! If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe!

The Trap and Roll Escape (also known as the Upa Escape) is a vital part of any self defense course based in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is also one of the first and easiest mount escapes taught in BJJ Academies around the world. Whether your goal is be able to defend yourself in a situation where you are attacked or if you just want to not be stuck under the mount position while training at your local BJJ Gym, applying the technique taught in this video will help you obtain your goal. Self Defense Video Disclaimer: Please do not merely watch this video and think you will be able to use this technique (or any self defense technique) against a resisting opponent 100 pounds heavier than you! Osmosis won't take what your eyeballs see, and transfer perfect technique into muscle memory. You need to gain the muscle memory the old school way.... GO TRAIN AND PRACTICE!!!

Do you have difficulty finishing the Americana? Then this Americana Mastery video is for you! We cover in depth the defensive problems that your opponent may employ to stop your submission attempt and how to overcome those defenses. In this video, we will delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and build upon our previous video: Americana from Top Positions. Once you watch the video and apply these techniques consistently in your grappling sessions, you too can master the Americana lock. If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe! P.S. And send this video to that buddy of yours that can never hit the Americana on you 😂

Do you get to a top position (mount or side control) then your mind goes blank? If you are new at jiu jitsu, this is the move for you! Maybe you saw the Americana in class or were shown it in open mat, but you can't remember how to do it. This Americana Mechanics video is for you! Learning the bottom positions is important. However, if we were to boil down the most sensical grappling strategy - whether you are learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self Defense or for sport - it would be this: GET on top and STAY on top! This is quintessential to BJJ. In this video, we will delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and go through the steps needed to setup and finish the Americana from Top Positions. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or merely interested in self defense, mastering the mount is essential. Join us as we break down the key techniques and strategies to finishing your opponent with this joint lock. With this video, you'll learn how to improve your Americana submission and enhance your overall BJJ skills. If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe! P.S. And send this video to that buddy of yours that can never hit the Americana on you 😂

Do you keep losing the mount position? Maybe you jump off of mount for side control because you feel like it is too risky to try staying on top of mount and you are tired of working so hard for the top position just for you to lose it instantly? You may just suck at the position and really need to improve your Mount Maintenance! Learning the bottom positions is important. However, if we were to boil down the most sensical grappling strategy - whether you are learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self Defense or for sport - it would be this: GET on top and STAY on top! This is quintessential to BJJ. In this video, we will delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and explore the art of maintaining the mount position. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or merely interested in self defense, mastering the mount is essential. Join us as we break down the key techniques and strategies to keep your opponent under control. With this video, you'll learn how to improve your mount position and enhance your overall BJJ skills. If you got anything beneficial out of this video, please like & subscribe! P.S. And send this video to that buddy of yours that can never keep mount on you 😂

Come try a free class at our Lindon, Utah location: https://fatsnakejiujitsu.com/visit-us/ There are many common ways your opponent can defend your cross choke from inside your guard. BUT there's a very common mistake you can seize on to finish your choke FAST! Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:09 Fat Snake Intro 0:34 Correctly Defending Cross Choke from Guard 1:20 A Common but Fatal Mistake 1:33 How to Capitalize on the Mistake 2:06 From Another Angle 3:02 Be the Fat Snake More Jiu Jitsu resources are available on our blog: https://fatsnakejiujitsu.com/blog/ #fatsnake #fatsnakejiujitsu

Come try a free class at our Lindon, Utah location! The standard cross choke is one of the most ubiquitous attacks in Jiu Jitsu. But that means that even beginners get relatively good at defending it, which can make it hard to finish. BUT Setting this simple trap will help you finish the cross choke and force a tap (or a nap)! Chapters: 0:00 Fat Snake Intro 0:25 Introduction to Fat Snake Jiu Jitsu 1:04 The Standard Cross Choke 1:29 Sinking the first hand when he's defending 2:12 Setting the trap 2:41 All together now 3:07 Don't miss this important detail! 3:44 From another angle 4:26 Let's see it fast! 4:37 Summary More Jiu Jitsu resources are available on our blog. #fatsnake #fatsnakejiujitsu