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Guard

BJJ Moves: Arm Bar From Guard by John Danaher

by BJJ Fanatics · Watch on YouTube ↗

BJJ Fanatics: BJJ Moves: Arm Bar From Guard by John Danaher.

Purple+ (est.)4.8 min
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Leg Locks

Straight Ankle Lock for White Belts (Powerful Details for More Finishes)

by Chewjitsu · Watch on YouTube ↗

Now every gym is a little different.

White (est.)11.6 min
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Defense/Escapes

How To Escape Side Control Against A 300lbs Wrestler

by Chewjitsu · Watch on YouTube ↗

Over the years I've had the opportunity to face many heavy heavy wrestlers.

Blue (est.)6.0 min
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Back

The Best Way to Get Back Mount for White Belts (I still use at Black Belt)

by Chewjitsu · Watch on YouTube ↗

So, I figured it I would show you guys one of the best ways to get to back mount that works well for White Belts and will continue to work well for you until...

White (est.)4.0 min
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Takedowns

This Effective Takedown Addresses A Big Problem In BJJ When Standing

by Chewjitsu · Watch on YouTube ↗

Today's BJJ technique is one of my absolute favorite takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Blue (est.)5.9 min
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Mount

How To Do the Armbar From Mount in Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial

by Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu · Watch on YouTube ↗

Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu: How To Do the Armbar From Mount in Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial.

Blue (est.)13.3 min
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Aging 40+

BJJ Over 40, 50 & Beyond | Tips for Older Grapplers

by Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood · Watch on YouTube ↗

Are you training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s?

All (est.)12.0 min

Featured creator: Makule Jiu Jitsu Editor's Pick · Not sponsored

"Old, Slow & Still Dangerous!" Mark Kurano and Jon Bratta teach technique built for aging grapplers. We feature them because we like the work; they did not pay for this.

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Drills · Aging 40+

Technique of the Week: The Mayhem Drill

by Mark Kurano · Watch on LinkedIn ↗

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Drills · Aging 40+

Technique of the Week: Mario Sperry Drills

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Top Attacks12 videos · Submissions from top: mount, side control, back and more.Guard13 videos · Attacks, sweeps and retention from your back.Side Control12 videos · Pins, transitions and submissions from side control.Mount11 videos · Holding mount and finishing from it.Back9 videos · Taking the back, staying there and finishing.Leg Locks12 videos · Ashi garami, heel hooks, kneebars, footlocks.Takedowns11 videos · Wrestling, judo and guard pulls.Defense/Escapes12 videos · Escapes, defense and survival from bad spots.Aging 40+12 videos · Low-impact guard, pressure, mobility and injury prevention for grapplers 40+.

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