Jiu-Jitsu Techniques

Submissions

Chokes, joint locks and finishes from every position. Control first, then the finish.

133 techniques

Sweeps

Reverse the position from the bottom. Off-balance first, then take the top position.

36 techniques

Escapes

Get out of pins and bad positions. Frames, breathing and patient hip movement come before speed.

42 techniques

Guard Passing

Get past the legs and into a pin. Pressure, angle and timing decide whether the pass sticks.

19 techniques

Control & Pins

Hold the position, take away space and make your opponent carry your weight. Control is what makes everything else work.

60 techniques

Transitions

Move between positions without losing control. One point of contact keeps you ahead of the scramble.

58 techniques

Counters

Answers to common attacks. React on the first beat and the counter costs you nothing.

22 techniques

Armbar from Guard

A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. Control the wrist and hip up to create the angle.

Hip Escape (Shrimp)

Essential movement for creating space and escaping bad positions. Use your frames and hip movement to regain guard.

Kimura from Side Control

A powerful shoulder lock that can be used as both a submission and a sweeping mechanism. Control the far arm and step over.

Triangle Choke from Guard

A blood choke using the legs to constrict the carotid arteries. Control posture, isolate one arm, and lock the figure-four with your legs.

Scissor Sweep

A classic sweep from closed guard that uses leg leverage to off-balance and topple your opponent.

Rear Naked Choke

The most reliable submission in BJJ. Secured from the back position with hooks in, attack the neck without exposing your own arms.

Upa Escape from Mount

The fundamental bridge-and-roll escape from the mounted position. Trap an arm and a leg, then bridge explosively.

Guillotine Choke

A front headlock choke that can be hit from standing, guard, or in scrambles. Tight elbows and high grip are key.

Cross Collar Choke from Mount

A foundational gi choke. Deep grips inside the collars, elbows down, and squeeze like steering a wheel.

Flower Sweep

A classic sweep from closed guard using the underhook on the leg and elevation to roll the opponent over.

Straight Ankle Lock

A beginner-friendly leg lock. Trap the foot under the armpit and bridge the hips to apply pressure on the achilles.

Toreando Pass

A standing guard pass using grips on the pants or knees to throw the legs aside and pass to side control.