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Tag: Whitebelt Wednesday
Mount Escapes - Free Mini Instructional
Feeling crushed and squished under mount? Hillary and I shot a free mini instructional to teach you some panda secrets for escaping.
Troubleshooting Scissor Guard
Is your scissor guard getting passed? Here are some pointers for building a stronger position to give you more opportunities to block the pass and get the sweep.
Defending the Double Ankle Sweep
Standing to pass is a great way to give yourself more leverage and mobility, but the double ankle sweep can be frustrating.
Preventing Groin Pain During Armbars
Are you having trouble "placing" the armbar when you go for the finish? If you're experiencing groin pain with this submission, here's how to fix it.
Maintaining Knee on Belly
A Redditor was having trouble with maintaining knee on belly, so we shot a video response for White Belt Wednesday. Check it out!
Controlling the Triangle Position
How do you actually control people in the triangle? This White Belt Wednesday video breaks down some key principles.
The Head-Outside Single Leg Takedown
The head-outside single leg takedown is typically not recommended for jiu-jitsu competitors because of the likelihood that you end up in guillotine territory. If you do shoot a head-outside single, here are some tips for doing it more effectively.
Common Beginner Takedown Mistake: No Grip-Fighting
Are you struggling to finish takedowns? The stand-up game is a common point of frustration for jiu-jiteiro because of how quickly a failed takedown can spiral into a bad position. When we work with students of our own, we often see that even if their takedowns are technical, they overlook the importance of grip-fighting, which leads to trouble.