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Armbar vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Often, you can use the opponent's Kimura attempt in Half Guard to setup an Armbar. If the opponent secures Half Guard. Instead, pull inwards where the submission is weak to break the hold.
Posted: 5114 days ago
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Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...
Posted: 5064 days ago
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Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...
Posted: 5028 days ago
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Pull Escape vs Kimura, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South, Kimura Grip vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent interrupts your half guard pass by attempting a Kimura, immediately hide your hand underneath your thigh until you can reach your arm with your other hand to support against his pulling. Use your gri...
Armbar vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Sometimes instead of defending against your initial pass, your opponent will opt to attack your posted arm with a Kimura. Ignore this temporarily and continue passing; focusing primarily on making sure he doesn't cap...
Posted: 4951 days ago
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Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura Submission
     

2 Part Technique - When threatened with a submission, immediately and directly address the danger; e.g. If your opponent latches a figure-four around your arm for a Kimura attempt against Half Guard, quickly reach and form a counter-gr...
Posted: 4413 days ago
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Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard, Armbar vs Kimura Shoulderlock
     

3 Part Technique - Pressure down against the opponent's stomach using your shoulder and frame inside his leg with weight to initiate the pass. The control will neutralize his hips and legs, preventing his Closed Guard, Sweep, and Omopl...
Posted: 4329 days ago
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Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull vs Kimura
     

Defending the Kimura is unforgiving against a larger and stronger opponent. Support your weakened arm and bridge to loosen his control. Force the extra effort needed to reverse the position and torque your arm free using technique.
Over/Under Control vs Butterfly, Underhook & Head Control vs Half Guard, Over/Under Pass vs Half Guard, Pull Escape vs Kimura, Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo and Scramble-clad Philzinho show advanced ½-Guard Passing: [I] If your opponent wraps around your arm for a Kimura when you dive in to pass with an Underhook, quickly hide your hand under your thigh until...
Guillotine Escape vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo defends an Arm-In Guillotine from Half Guard: [I] Tripod up and grab your opponent's legs to help free your knee and foot from inside the half; you may be able to slip free with a strong push or have to cut your...
Countering the Kimura from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...
Posted: 2340 days ago
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Countering the Kimura from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...
Posted: 2339 days ago
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Countering the Kimura from Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...
Posted: 2338 days ago
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Guillotine Escape > Guillotine Escape vs Half Guard > Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo surfaces after submerged with a Guillotine: When threatened with a Guillotine Choke, jump and pass to the side opposite of your head. Avoid getting put inside your opponent's Half-Guard; use your hand to block ...
Takedown > Guillotine Escape from Side Control
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo calculates the risks inherent to shooting in for a takedown: Try your best to finish "cleanly" when executing a Single or Double Leg Takedown; i.e. clearing your legs out of the Guard into Side Control. Otherwi...
Escape vs Kimura Trap
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows how he contends with the Kimura-Trap: If you find yourself attacked by a Kimura-Grip (Figure-Four, Double-Wristlock, Gyaku-Udegarami, et al.), perhaps with a Sumigaeshi to counter your Single Leg Takedown...
Posted: 2067 days ago
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Escape vs Kimura Trap
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo responds to the Kimura Trap: If your opponent counters your Single Leg Takedown by applying a Kimura-Grip (Gyaku-Udegarami) and executes Sumigaeshi, prepare to roll over onto your back but quickly shift your we...
Guillotine Escape vs Butterfly > Guillotine Escape vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo escapes the Guillotine: If your opponent launches an attack against your neck while you are kneeling in front of their guard, try and stop them from making a strong connection; interfere as best you can with yo...
Posted: 2010 days ago
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Guillotine-Choke Escape from Butterfly-Guard
     

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters his opponent's Guillotine-Choke while seated: If your opponent latches onto a Front Headlock against your Butterfly Guard, try to sweep them overhead with either of your hooks, but resurface into top p...
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