Tag Archives: BJJ for self-defense

Jujitsu for Self Defense – Technique

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Using this arm triangle is a great way to subdue an opponent without having to truly harm him in any way. Notice how coach Tim sinks his weight DOWNWARD, allowing is shoulder to do most of the work instead of … Continue reading →

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Getting to the 50/50 Following a Failed Kneebar

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

Following a Failed Submission with A Successful One This post continues a theme from the previous two: finishing a submission after giving up another one. In the last couple, we showed you how to get an arm triangle choke, a … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

Krav Maga: When Brutality is Appropriate If I have to pick one program for self-defense, my first choice is probably Krav Maga, the Isreal Defense Forces’ brutal, anything-goes combat system. As martial arts go, Krav is likely the most martial and … Continue reading →

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Guillotine Choke for Self-Defense Situations

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

We’ve looked at the guillotine choke in a couple of contexts, already. For purely BJJ situations, there’s the guillotine starting from front headlock position and starting from top half-guard. We even looked at the standing guillotine that Jon Jones used – … Continue reading →

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