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Passing knee shield using hip control
Milton explains the sequence of passing the quarter guard by breaking his hips and controlling the bottom man with a cross face position.
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Ushiro goshi ( reverse hip throw)
Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)
Ushiro goshi or reverse hip throw is a stong counter in Judo. The idea with this technique is to change the direction of attack quickly to the rear.
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Utsuri goshi ( changing hip throw)
Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)
Utsuri goshi or changing hip throw is another great counter but requires two phases and excellent timing.
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Grip Counter to Hip Throw
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Uki goshi (floating hip throw)
Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)
Uki goshi or floating hip throw is an excellent move to master in order to later learn Uchi mata and Harai goshi.
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O goshi ( large hip throw)
Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)
O Goshi or large hip throw is another classic Judo throw. The O goshi can be hit with a variety of grips and from different angles. This throwing technique is popular in wrestling, Judo, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. Ke...
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Hip laso butterfly pass to strong side
The hip laso retards your opponents hip movement making guard passing much easier. **To set this position up allow your training partner to sit up in the butterfly guard and then drop in on the hips setting the laso.
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Hip and shoulder movement drill
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Hip heavy guard pass
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Hip Movement Drills
Before you can pull off jiu jitsu techniques you must first be able to do the movements that make up a particular technique. These solo movement drills will make many of the needed BJJ movements feel natural and thus the techniques natural. Incorporate these drills into your daily warm up.
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Leg lock from standing takedown
From a standing back control, Tyrone explains how to drop under his opponent for the takedown which leads into the ankle lock. Also available from this position is the heal hook option where rules permit.
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De La Riva X to standing single leg
Nicholas Meregali is well know for his DLR X guard which he has used to sweep top level Jiu Jitsu players in International competition. ***A great sweep when your opponents base is strong and the side to side options fail.
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2 on 1 standing guard break
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self defense (standing headlock)
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Gripping options in standing position
Jamelao prefers to control his opponents lead hand when looking for takedowns on the feet.
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Single leg defense standing
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Standard half guard pass to mount
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Standing Posture and Grip fighting
Basics wins! Understand position and posture and see how much stronger you feel on top when passing the guard.
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Passing the 50/50 from the standing position
Meregali shows a great standing option to deal with the 50/50 position in Jiu Jitsu. Balance and posture are everything in this great pass, note all the details about where your feet should be during this pass.
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Standing guard pass
Jamelao uses a classic powerful pass from the standing position.
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Standing guard break with sleeve
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Standing Ukimi (breakfalls)
Ukimi or break falls is CRITICAL to learn prior to learning or practicing any throwing techniques. The ability to take a fall properly will prevent injury and lead to more enjoyable randori sessions. Standing Ukimi should be a staple in your warm up and drilling sessions. Also, proper falling ...
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Over head sweep from butterfly guard
This butterfly sweep is momentum based and requires your opponent to drive you back to the mat. The good news is most people will indeed push you down as they feel you siting up. **The only muscles you need to engage for this reversal is your abs just like you are performing a reverse crunch.
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Hook sweep using the gable grip to trap head
Moku showing a great series of sweeps and attacks off the popular butterfly guard position. In this technique, the original idea was to chin lever our opponent over to the weak side, however he counters by dropping his head allowing Moku to rotate forearm over the head and sweep to the original s...
