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Escapes
Defensive techniques to escape from bad positions and return to neutral or advantageous positions.
Sweeps
Techniques to reverse position from bottom to top, gaining positional advantage.
Passes
Offensive techniques to bypass the opponent's guard and achieve dominant positions.
Submissions
Finishing techniques including chokes, joint locks, and other submission holds.
Takedowns
Techniques to take the fight from standing to the ground while achieving top position.
Transitions
Movement techniques to flow between positions and maintain offensive pressure.
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Armbar from Closed Guard
A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. One of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ.
Rear Naked Choke
The most successful submission in MMA and a fundamental choking technique from back control.
Elbow Escape from Mount
The fundamental escape from mount that uses the elbow and knee to create space and recover guard.
Escape from Side Control
Essential escaping technique from side control using proper framing and hip movement.
Triangle Choke from Guard
A powerful strangulation technique using the legs to create a triangle shape around the opponent's neck and shoulder.
Guillotine Choke
A front headlock choke that can be applied from various positions including standing and guard.
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Armbar from Closed Guard
A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. One of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ.
Triangle Choke from Guard
A powerful strangulation technique using the legs to create a triangle shape around the opponent's neck and shoulder.
Rear Naked Choke
The most successful submission in MMA and a fundamental choking technique from back control.
Kimura from Closed Guard
A versatile shoulder lock that can be used for submissions, sweeps, and transitions.
Guillotine Choke
A front headlock choke that can be applied from various positions including standing and guard.
Scissor Sweep
A fundamental sweep from closed guard that uses a scissoring leg motion to off-balance and reverse the opponent.
Pendulum Sweep
A dynamic gi sweep that uses momentum and sleeve control to reverse the opponent.
Toreando Pass
A standing or dynamic guard pass that controls the pants/legs and moves around the guard like a matador.
Knee Slice Pass
A fundamental pressure pass that uses the knee to slice through the guard while maintaining heavy pressure.
Leg Drag Pass
A technical pass that drags the opponent's leg across their body to create a passing angle.
Elbow Escape from Mount
The fundamental escape from mount that uses the elbow and knee to create space and recover guard.
Escape from Side Control
Essential escaping technique from side control using proper framing and hip movement.
Double Leg Takedown
A fundamental wrestling takedown that attacks both legs simultaneously to bring the opponent to the mat.
Single Leg Takedown
A versatile wrestling takedown focusing on controlling one leg with multiple finishing options.
Osoto Gari (Major Outer Reap)
A powerful judo throw that reaps the opponent's leg while controlling their upper body.
Transition from Guard to Mount
Technical movement that allows transitioning directly from guard to mount position.
Back Take Transition
Advanced transition to achieve back control from various positions.
Omoplata
A shoulder lock using the legs that can also be used for sweeps and transitions.
D'Arce Choke
A no-gi choke that traps the head and arm in a figure-four configuration.
Berimbolo
An inverted back take that spins under the opponent from De La Riva guard.
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