Aureleo uses a knee slice option to deal with the dangerous de la riva guard in this video. Notice the grip break and leg position as he cuts the knee to the same side. Many BJJ players make the mistake of not fully driving the leading knee to the mat which leaves them vulnerable to scissor swe...

The baseball choke from the bottom has been brought back to life by players like Magid Hage who have had great success with the technique. Here Aurelleo demonstrates a sneaky set up to this powerful lapel choke.

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Kani Basami or (flying scissors) is an illegal move in Judo and Jiu Jitsu competition as it can be very risky on your training partners knee. There are numerous ways to apply the Kani Basami and the jumping version is the mo...

The axe sweep is one of the best closed guard sweeps that lands you straight to the dominant mount position. Avoid landing on your far leg as you perform the sweep, scissor it straight under your opponent as you come to the top position.

In this video Adam Benshea demonstrates an effective counter to the popular knee to same side guard pass in Jiu Jitsu. This technique is based on timing and allowing your training partner to spring the trap. Its important to allow your opponent to progress into his pass attempt prior to transit...

A continuation off the arm drag video where the reaction is different off the initial arm drag. Keep in mind we always take our opponent in the direction THEY WANT TO GO making the sweep fluid and efficient.

Magid uses his scissor half guard sweep to create an opposite reaction allowing him to get under his opponent opening the leg game. **This technique can also be used to sweep and get on top if the leg attack is being defended.

The scissor sweep is a solid launching point for many great combinations of both submissions and sweeps. In this technique Franjinha uses the pulling back motion of his opponent to switch to an arm drag on the off arm.

An option when your opponent bases their weight back in attempt to stop the initial scissor sweep. ** Be nice to your opponent and don't kick their posted knee just place your foot on the leg and push it out.

Magid shows a great transition from a scissor sweep to a roll through back take (berimbolo). **Best to roll through as soon as you knock your opponent onto his hip using his body to lever the roll.

Magid explains how to combo a scissor sweep with a triangle choke when your opponent drops down to block shin from coming across.

Classic BJJ combination from the guard where the powerful scissor sweep creates the perfect defensive reaction setting up the cross choke finish.

As classic as it gets in sport jiu jitsu. The scissor sweep and mounted cross chokes are staples of the game which you must master. The combinations available from these two power house techniques are endless.

Magid shows an example of how to make the scissor sweep work when your opponent steps up splitting your legs.

Magid breaks down how to transition from a defended scissor sweep to a straight armlock. **Put some time just repping the transition over and over without applying the lock.

Magid breaks downs how to still use the powerful scissor sweep in the half guard position. This will catch your opponent off guard as the scissor sweep is not a typical attack from this position. Play close attention to how Magid transfers his opponents weight over the leg he is scissoring.

We love the classic scissor sweep in jiu jitsu. The 2 on 1 grip is an excellent way to land this great sweep without the gi.

Jeff Glover demonstrates his floating style guard pass without the gi in this video. For lighter players in BJJ, this style of passing can be extremely effective being that the separation makes it hard for your opponent to push you off or bridge you off. Jeff is very dangerous in this position ...

The cement job grip is a wresting turn that is one of the more powerful controls in grappling. The idea is to underhook the far arm and also hook over the neck controlling your opponents upper body and preventing the bridge. ***This grip is great for setting up mounted guillotine chokes and man...

SPF explains a cross side reversal using a high hip bridge, taking advantage of your opponents weight being to passive.

These two mount escape options will prove effective against the majority of opponents in jiu jitsu. The combination of the two is very effective when dealing with a higher level opponent.