Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Masters Library
Access to the complete library of techniques and training by Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling Masters. Check back for updates.
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Dirty greco inside leg trip
Matt Lindland uses his "dirty greco" to hit a nice inside leg sweep. In traditional greco roman wrestling the use of legs is illegal, however for martial arts applications they are indeed effective. Keep a close eye on all the footwork and movements Matt uses to prepare for this great low risk ...
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DLR (De La Riva) kouchi gari sweep
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Half guard lapel sweep
Franjinha shows a half guard forward sweep using the lapel and sleeve control in this video. This sweep may appear basic but you would be shocked by its effectiveness in training.
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Basic tripod sweeps
The tripod sweeps are extremely versatile and effective in many grappling and mma situations. This sweep must be in your arsenal of attack, the movements side to side are common in many other techniques in jiu jitsu as well.
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Funk roll counter to guard break
Sean Apperson shows how the wrestling funk roll can be applied as a sweep in jiu jitsu when your opponent stands up to open the guard.
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Back roll sweep from inverted DLR guard
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Roll to closed guard escape from turtle
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Funk roll off opponents single leg
Abas uses his patented funk roll to counter the single leg takedown. The funk roll is a folk style wrestling takedown which can be used and applied in submission grappling in many situations.
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Darce counter to opponent rolling away (SLICK)
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Omoplata to funk roll finish
The folkstyle wrestling funk roll saving the day once again after the omoplata attack goes belly up.
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Rolling to the guard drill
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Death roll variation choke
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Knee shield to roll over sweep
The roll over sweep is a change of direction reversal that works well with a strong back take movement. The idea with this technique is similar to the idea of pulling the rug out from under your opponent. The harder your training partner drives you back down the easier they are to sweep the oth...
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Roll away cross side escape
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Gator roll from turtle
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Half guard roll under sweep
Fedor uses a classic BJJ concept when he changes direction and uses his opponent's force against him in the opposite direction.
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Half guard sweep using a back roll
A great sweep option when your opponent turns his back to you. Its very important to NOT allow your opponent to slide up your body getting your arms out of position. For this technique to be effective, one must control sleeve and leg grips, keep elbows tight which keeps opponents weight over th...
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Peterson roll from turtle
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Abas funk roll wrestling takedown
The Abas brothers created a funk reversal off a double leg takedown in the early years at Fresno State and the move is now an integral part of Collegiate wrestling.
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Yoko guruma ( side wheel)
Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)
Yoko guruma or side wheel is mainly a counter in Judo. This counter technique is especially good against uchi mata.
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Shoulder throw
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High crotch takedown
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Judo gripping (over the back)
Judo Fundamentals
The over the back grip is a very dominate grip in Judo competition and leads to many great throwing opportunities. The ability to pull your opponent down toward the mat will open up off balancing throws to your opponents rear as his instinct is to pull up and back.
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The greco slide by
Matt Lindland shows the classic greco slide by in this wrestling video. Warning* This movement looks simple enough, but the timing and footwork required to be successful in live training will require a time commitment. We love this movement for all types of grappling and MMA competition.