Grapple Academy
Techniques
Practical BJJ technique guides for learning core submissions, sweeps, passes, escapes, takedowns, and transitions.
- SubmissionsBeginnerArmbar from Closed GuardLearn the armbar from guard with safe control points, hip angle, and common follow-ups for gi and no-gi BJJ.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardFundamentalGuardArm AttackGi+1 more
- TransitionsAdvancedBack Take TransitionLearn back take transitions from turtle and scrambles, with seatbelt control, hooks, and patient positional control.Gi & No-GiTurtleTransitionBack ControlAdvancedGi+1 more
- TransitionsAdvancedBerimboloLearn the berimbolo from De La Riva guard, including inversion safety, back-take mechanics, and sport BJJ context.Gi & No-GiDe La Riva GuardExpertSport BjjTransitionBack Take+3 more
- SubmissionsAdvancedD'Arce ChokeLearn the D'Arce choke from front headlock and turtle positions, with arm threading, lock depth, and safe finishing mechanics.No-GiTurtleAdvancedChokeNo GiFront Headlock
- TakedownsBeginnerDouble Leg TakedownLearn the double leg takedown for BJJ, with stance, level change, penetration step, and safe top-position finishes.Gi & No-GiStandingFundamentalTakedownWrestlingGi+2 more
- EscapesBeginnerElbow Escape from MountLearn the elbow escape from mount, using frames, hip movement, and knee recovery to rebuild guard safely.Gi & No-GiMountFundamentalEscapeDefenseGi+2 more
- EscapesBeginnerEscape from Side ControlLearn side control escapes with frames, hip movement, and knee recovery for rebuilding guard under pressure.Gi & No-GiSide ControlFundamentalEscapeDefenseGi+2 more
- TransitionsIntermediateTransition from Guard to MountLearn how guard-to-mount transitions work, using angle, hip mobility, and arm control to reach mount.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardTransitionGuardMountGi+2 more
- SubmissionsBeginnerGuillotine ChokeLearn the guillotine choke from front headlock control, with grip options, finishing angles, and common guard entries.Gi & No-GiStandingFundamentalChokeGiNo Gi+2 more
- SubmissionsIntermediateKimura from Closed GuardLearn the kimura from closed guard as a shoulder lock, sweep threat, and transition tool for gi and no-gi BJJ.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardFundamentalGuardShoulder LockGi+2 more
- PassesIntermediateKnee Slice PassLearn the knee slice pass from half guard and headquarters, with upper-body control, pressure, and side-control finishes.Gi & No-GiHalf GuardFundamentalPassingPressureGi+1 more
- PassesAdvancedLeg Drag PassLearn the leg drag pass from open guard, using leg control and hip pinning to reach side control or the back.Gi & No-GiDe La Riva GuardAdvancedPassingTechnicalGi+1 more
- SubmissionsAdvancedOmoplataLearn the omoplata from guard as a shoulder lock, sweep, and back-take threat built on angle and hip control.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardAdvancedGuardShoulder LockGi+2 more
- TakedownsIntermediateOsoto Gari (Major Outer Reap)Learn osoto gari for BJJ, using gi grips, kuzushi, close chest pressure, and a controlled major outer reap.GiStandingJudoGi SpecificTakedownPowerful
- SweepsIntermediatePendulum SweepLearn the pendulum sweep from closed guard, using sleeve control, hip angle, and leg momentum to reach mount.GiClosed GuardGi SpecificGuardSweepDynamic
- SubmissionsBeginnerRear Naked ChokeLearn the rear naked choke from back control with safe hand fighting, figure-four grip, and finishing mechanics.No-GiBack ControlFundamentalBack ControlChokeNo Gi+1 more
- SweepsBeginnerScissor SweepLearn the scissor sweep from closed guard, including grips, angle, leg position, and how to come up safely to mount.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardFundamentalGuardSweepGi+1 more
- TakedownsIntermediateSingle Leg TakedownLearn the single leg takedown for BJJ, including leg capture, posture, finishing options, and common defensive risks.Gi & No-GiStandingWrestlingTakedownGiNo Gi+2 more
- PassesIntermediateToreando PassLearn the toreando pass for open guard, with leg control, circular movement, and clean side-control finishes.Gi & No-GiSpider GuardPassingStandingDynamicGi+1 more
- SubmissionsIntermediateTriangle Choke from GuardLearn the triangle choke from guard, including the arm position, hip angle, and finishing mechanics that make it work.Gi & No-GiClosed GuardFundamentalGuardChokeGi+2 more
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