Monthly Archives: January 2012

BJJ World Champion’s Takedown Setup

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

In the video above, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion Jimmy Quinlan demonstrates some of the finer points of how he sets up his takedowns. As he illustrates, these setup details are equally applicable for single- and double-leg takedowns. The Champ … Continue reading →

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Black Diamond MMA on a BJJ Essential: The Triangle Choke

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

If you’ve been following these posts, you know we’ve already mentioned the triangle choke in passing. In fact, it’s such an essential, it’s hard not to. We mentioned it recently in the Darce Choke Tutorial, and we mentioned it in … Continue reading →

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Jiu Jitsu Submission Breakdown: The Darce Choke

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

The Darce Choke (sometimes written “D’Arce” and also known as the “Brabo” choke) is a particularly sneaky choke to execute from side control. That’s because – as Coach Tim O’Connell points out in the video above – it begins with … Continue reading →

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Modified Jiu Jitsu Choke: The Standing Guillotine

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

The guillotine: it’s as much a staple as any move in jiu jitsu, and as long as you’re on the giving end, rather than the receiving end, it can be your best friend. We’ve covered the mechanics of the guillotine … Continue reading →

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RI BJJ Tutorial: Toe Hold Submission from Knee Bar Attempt

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

Two things about Jiu Jitsu: first, you won’t get a submission every time you go for one; second, if you chain your attacks, a failed submission attempt is just the setup for a successful one. With that in mind, let’s … Continue reading →

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RI BJJ Tutorial: The Rolling Toe Hold Submission

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

    Let’s have a look at a rolling toe hold submission. If you’re guessing now, that it’s something like a regular toe hold with some rolling added in, you’re right. In the video above, Coach Dan Faggella illustrates how to pull off … Continue reading →

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