Monthly Archives: October 2011

RI BJJ Tutorial: The Finer Points of the Guillotine Choke

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

In the video above, Tim O’Connell, pro fighter and coach at Rhode Island’s Black Diamond MMA, covers the nuances of a Brazillian Jiu Jitsu essential: the (arm-in) guillotine choke. For pointers on how to transition from top half guard right … Continue reading →

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RI BJJ Tutorial: Transition from Top Half Guard to Guillotine Choke

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

In the video above, RI Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, Coach Josh, demonstrates how to transition from top half guard to a guillotine choke (extra pointers on the guillotine are here). Here’s the breakdown: Rather than battling back and forth for an underhook, … Continue reading →

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RI BJJ Tutorial: Keylock Submission Counter

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

Today’s lesson: How to save yourself from a keylock attempt. The keylock is a basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu submission; you may recall that we covered its mechanics here. Now, Coach Dan Faggella of Rhode Island’s Black Diamond MMA shows you … Continue reading →

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RI BJJ Tutorial: Keylock Submission from Mount

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

In the video above, Coach Dan Faggella of Black Diamond MMA illustrates how to perform another staple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu move: the keylock. It’s an arm submission, its target is the rotator cuff, and it goes like this: You need … Continue reading →

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