We're heading into Memorial Day weekend with our Knees on some Bellies! The Knee on Belly position is an incredibly strong position for applying pressure and safely transitioning to mount. It can also be used to attack Armlocks and a variety of Chokes as well: Click here to view the Knee on … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of May 22, 2023
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Lesson Plans – Week of May 8, 2023
Open Guard week! For the next few days we will be working on both the Lasso and Spider Guards. Both of these methods are extremely effective ways to play Open Guard, but setting up these positions can be difficult. We'll be covering correct grips and angles to make all of the techniques flow way … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of May 8, 2023
Lesson Plans – Week of April 24, 2023
Next week we're returning to our feet and getting back to Guard! The Closed Guard position is one of the strongest offensive positions that we can utilize, so our focus will be getting there on Monday and Tuesday. If our opponent reacts by posturing, we're ready for that too - Sweeps and … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of April 24, 2023
Lesson Plans – Week of April 17, 2023
More Half Guard Passing and Attacking from Side Control on deck! If our opponent has mobile hips and it is hard to isolate their position, then opening up our own hips becomes the strategy. This allows us the opportunity to either Mount of pass to Side Control without the risk of getting … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of April 17, 2023
Lesson Plans – Week of April 10, 2023
We're focused on three specific types of Guard Passing for next week! Each of these methods is highly effective, depending on which option is available on your opponent. To begin the week, we'll start with the Over/Under Pass which allows us to control our opponent's hips and prevent their Guard … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of April 10, 2023
Lesson Plans – Week of April 3, 2023
No fooling around - April is lined up to be awesome! We're kicking things off by beginning in our opponent's Closed Guard. Although we are in the top position, knowing how to maintain proper posture in order to open and pass the Guard is critical. We'll discuss basic methods of opening and … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of April 3, 2023