Positional Control - Side Mount
Your objective in a ground fight should be to neutralize the threat and subdue your opponent with the lowest level of force necessary. To achieve this, you’ll want to rely on one of many fundamental ground control positions, not the least of which is Side Mount. This position gives you unparalleled control of your opponent with the lowest energy expenditure due to the inherently strong base in provides the top person and the rate at which it depletes the bottom person. In this lesson you will start by learning how to counter the most common escape attempts that a larger opponent is likely to use, and then you’ll learn how to transition to the mount position once they have exhausted all their energy.
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Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)
The advantage of establishing an upper body clinch is that once you take your opponent down you end up in the very dominant mount position, and you can disengage from the clinch if necessary (e.g., in a multiple attacker situation). If you anticipate difficulty in establishing the clinch, however, the Double Leg Takedown is a great alternative. In this lesson you will learn the basic mechanics of the Double Leg Takedown, and then you will learn how to apply it against opponents of varying levels of aggression.
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
Empower your child when they need it most.
Since bullying is most prevalent in this age group, we teach the children in the Jrs. Empowered class the techniques they must know in order to defend themselves if attacked. The best part about the techniques is that they are all nonviolent control tactics designed to minimize injury to the bully if used during a real fight.
Elbow Escape - Mount
Any time you find yourself trapped underneath your opponent in the mount position you should aim to use the Trap and Roll Escape, since it will place you on top of the fight. If your opponent is too big, or the Trap and Roll is not possible, the Elbow Escape will serve as your emergency escape. First, you will learn the Standard Elbow Escape and then you’ll learn several variations to call on when the primary doesn’t work.
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Pull Guard
In an ideal situation, you would be able to close the distance, establish the clinch, execute a takedown, achieve the mount and win the fight. Sometimes however, your opponent is expecting the clinch and is very resistant when you try to establish control of them. If you get into a clinch and you are unable to take your partner down because they are too strong or you lose control of their hips, you have two options: let go and try again or Pull Guard. If you let go, you risk getting knocked out when you try to reestablish the clinch. If you pull the opponent in your guard, you can neutralize the punches, exhaust their energy, and eventually win the fight in a variety of ways.
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Positional Control - Side Mount
Your objective in a ground fight should be to neutralize the threat and subdue your opponent with the lowest level of force necessary. To achieve this, you’ll want to rely on one of many fundamental ground control positions, not the least of which is Side Mount. This position gives you unparalleled control of your opponent with the lowest energy expenditure due to the inherently strong base in provides the top person and the rate at which it depletes the bottom person. In this lesson you will start by learning how to counter the most common escape attempts that a larger opponent is likely to use, and then you’ll learn how to transition to the mount position once they have exhausted all their energy.
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Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)
The advantage of establishing an upper body clinch is that once you take your opponent down you end up in the very dominant mount position, and you can disengage from the clinch if necessary (e.g., in a multiple attacker situation). If you anticipate difficulty in establishing the clinch, however, the Double Leg Takedown is a great alternative. In this lesson you will learn the basic mechanics of the Double Leg Takedown, and then you will learn how to apply it against opponents of varying levels of aggression.
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Gracie Combatives is an adults-only(13+ years old) beginner program that teaches users the 36 essential methods of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a harmless, fun and supportive setting. Each lesson lasts for one hour and shows users one standing and one ground self-defense move. These moves are then broken down further into shortened drills to speed up the learning process.
Reflex Development - Side Mount Focus Class Preview
In this class we'll bring together all of the side mount controls and escapes with some extra details, bonus slices, and scripted fight simulation drills that will help prepare you for your transition into Master Cycle!
Gracie Combatives Test - Drill 3: Side Mount Techniques
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Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
We don’t teach Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we play Jiu-jitsu!
The Little Champs secret is that we teach a series of 10 Games in which they secretly learn the essential self-defense techniques. By playing the fun and challenging Games, children develop strong reflexes in the execution of the basic techniques as they unconsciously learn the foundational principles of leverage and control.
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
Headlock Counters - Mount
The goal in a fight is to achieve the mount where you can control and exhaust your opponent with relative ease. Once you accomplish this, your opponent will panic and desperately attempt to escape. One of the most common escape strategies used by unskilled individuals is to establish a headlock and throw you off of them. The Headlock Counters from the mount will keep you from getting rolled off of a larger opponent, and prepare you to take advantage of the submission opportunities that will inevitably arise. First, you will learn how to prevent the escape attempts, and then you will learn how to finish the fight in two different ways.
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Standing Headlock Defense
Once you establish the clinch on your opponent, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to catch you in a headlock. Without the proper escape strategy, the Standing Headlock can be a very painful and demoralizing experience, but with the proper technique you can turn the tables and use their hold to your advantage.
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Gracie Combatives is an adults-only(13+ years old) beginner program that teaches users the 36 essential methods of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a harmless, fun and supportive setting. Each lesson lasts for one hour and shows users one standing and one ground self-defense move. These moves are then broken down further into shortened drills to speed up the learning process.
A surprise attack from behind is one of the most challenging attacks to overcome. In this lesson, we teach you how to defend when someone attempts to choke you or bear hug you from behind. If an assailant is able to knock you to the ground and is trying to move you, it can be difficult to get back to your feet and break away. In this lesson, we will explore three reliable techniques you can use to avoid being dragged, starting with the Wrist Drag defense.
Rear Attack Defense (2 variations):
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Drag Defenses (Wrist Drag/Ankle Drag):
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
We invite children who excel in the Jr. Grapplers program to join the Black Belt Club. This is our most advanced youth jiu-jitsu program and joining the Black Belt Club is the highest honor for any youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Kids in this program possess all the traits necessary for success on the path to black belt: discipline, respect, courage, leadership, loyalty, and compassion.
Positional Control - Side Mount
Your objective in a ground fight should be to neutralize the threat and subdue your opponent with the lowest level of force necessary. To achieve this, you’ll want to rely on one of many fundamental ground control positions, not the least of which is Side Mount. This position gives you unparalleled control of your opponent with the lowest energy expenditure due to the inherently strong base in provides the top person and the rate at which it depletes the bottom person. In this lesson you will start by learning how to counter the most common escape attempts that a larger opponent is likely to use, and then you’ll learn how to transition to the mount position once they have exhausted all their energy.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)
The advantage of establishing an upper body clinch is that once you take your opponent down you end up in the very dominant mount position, and you can disengage from the clinch if necessary (e.g., in a multiple attacker situation). If you anticipate difficulty in establishing the clinch, however, the Double Leg Takedown is a great alternative. In this lesson you will learn the basic mechanics of the Double Leg Takedown, and then you will learn how to apply it against opponents of varying levels of aggression.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Headlock Escape 1 - Side Mount
Besides punches, headlocks are the single most common form of aggression used by untrained individuals on the streets. Although they aren’t as effective as a true submission hold, getting caught in a headlock by a stronger opponent can be a very painful and demoralizing experience. The Frame Escape is the first of two headlock escape strategies that we recommend you perfect for use against larger adversaries in a ground fight. In this lesson, you will start by learning the Standard Frame Escape, and then you will see what to do if it doesn’t work.
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Standing Armbar
Although we normally recommend you take the fight to the ground, sometimes your opponent will give you an opportunity to end the fight while standing. Many confrontations begin with an opponent pushing your chest with one or both hands unknowingly creating the perfect opportunity for you to apply the Standing Armlock. First, you will learn the Basic Application, then you will see how to use it in a more dynamic situation.
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Gracie Combatives is an adults-only(13+ years old) beginner program that teaches users the 36 essential methods of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a harmless, fun and supportive setting. Each lesson lasts for one hour and shows users one standing and one ground self-defense move. These moves are then broken down further into shortened drills to speed up the learning process.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Headlock Counters - Mount
The goal in a fight is to achieve the mount where you can control and exhaust your opponent with relative ease. Once you accomplish this, your opponent will panic and desperately attempt to escape. One of the most common escape strategies used by unskilled individuals is to establish a headlock and throw you off of them. The Headlock Counters from the mount will keep you from getting rolled off of a larger opponent, and prepare you to take advantage of the submission opportunities that will inevitably arise. First, you will learn how to prevent the escape attempts, and then you will learn how to finish the fight in two different ways.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Standing Headlock Defense
Once you establish the clinch on your opponent, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to catch you in a headlock. Without the proper escape strategy, the Standing Headlock can be a very painful and demoralizing experience, but with the proper technique you can turn the tables and use their hold to your advantage.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
Empower your child when they need it most.
Since bullying is most prevalent in this age group, we teach the children in the Jrs. Empowered class the techniques they must know in order to defend themselves if attacked. The best part about the techniques is that they are all nonviolent control tactics designed to minimize injury to the bully if used during a real fight.
Armbar - Guard
The most common type of attack you will encounter from an opponent who is trapped inside your guard is a punch to the face. Once they realize that they can’t effectively punch you they will try to get access to your neck or face by any means necessary. Whenever someone attacks your neck or face from within your guard, they are giving you the opportunity to catch them in a Straight Armlock. In this lesson you will learn two variations of the Straight Armlock as well as what to do if the opponent escapes by pulling their arm out.
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Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Most martial arts rely heavily on the use of strikes to defeat the opponent. This strategy may work against a smaller opponent, but is very risky against a larger, more athletic opponent who could potentially knock you out each time you put yourself in range to strike them. The best strategy is to establish a clinch and take the fight to the ground where you can conserve energy, neutralize strikes, and win the fight with ease. The key to establishing a clinch on an aggressive opponent is to understand that there are two safe distances in a fight: all the way out, or all the way in.
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Gracie Combatives is an adults-only(13+ years old) beginner program that teaches users the 36 essential methods of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a harmless, fun and supportive setting. Each lesson lasts for one hour and shows users one standing and one ground self-defense move. These moves are then broken down further into shortened drills to speed up the learning process.
Reflex Development - Freestyle Focus Class Preview
In this class we'll bring together control, escape, and submission details from various positions you are familiar with and add some extra details, bonus slices, and scripted fight simulation drills that will help prepare you for your transition into Master Cycle!
Gracie Combatives Test - Drill 5: Freestyle Fight Simulation
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
We don’t teach Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we play Jiu-jitsu!
The Little Champs secret is that we teach a series of 10 Games in which they secretly learn the essential self-defense techniques. By playing the fun and challenging Games, children develop strong reflexes in the execution of the basic techniques as they unconsciously learn the foundational principles of leverage and control.
Chapter 5 introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not? This chapter is designed to fill the gap often left by a lack of discussion at home, providing kids with the knowledge to identify "Tricky People" in various situations.
In this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games. Ample time is spent teaching them the names for each position as well as the core principles of effectiveness.
A surprise attack from behind is one of the most challenging attacks to overcome. In this lesson, we teach you how to defend when someone attempts to choke you or bear hug you from behind. If we can wrap our sneaky arms around his neck, we have several reliable chokes that can help us end the fight. In this lesson, we will learn the Guillotine Choke for when the attacker lowers his head to tackle you.
Rear Bear Hug Defenses (2 variations):
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Guillotine Choke (Standing/Guard Pull):
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has come up with a new program called MasterCycle, which comprises of hundreds of advanced techniques that is an expansion of its well-known Gracie Combatives belt.
What makes this highly-organized, well-developed program so unique is that it simply lays out the process to attain your black belt. Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is organized into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks and Standing – that must be studied and perfected
Double Ankle Sweep
Your most important task from the bottom of the guard is to avoid all knockout punches. Depending on what your opponent does from within your guard, there are many techniques you can use to reverse the position or win the fight. One situation in which your opponent is vulnerable for a sweep is when they stand up directly over you to throw punches from within the guard. The Double Ankle sweep is a premium example of how leverage and timing can overcome size and strength. In this lesson you will learn two variations of this powerful sweep.
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Guillotine Choke (Guard Pull)
In a street fight, your opponent will most likely try to defeat you using one of two methods: 1) knock you out while standing, or 2) tackle you and then knock you out on the ground. You have already learned how to establish the clinch if they attempt to knock you out while standing. If instead, they try to tackle you, you should resort immediately to the Guillotine Choke. In this lesson you will learn the Basic Application first, and then you will learn the two variations that you can resort to in a street fight.
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Gracie Combatives is an adults-only(13+ years old) beginner program that teaches users the 36 essential methods of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a harmless, fun and supportive setting. Each lesson lasts for one hour and shows users one standing and one ground self-defense move. These moves are then broken down further into shortened drills to speed up the learning process.
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