Mastering Grappling: Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling in HSR Layout

If a takedown roll fails and you end up in a turtle position, you need a plan. We teach you how to create space, frame against your opponent, and safely pull them into your guard to start your own attacks.

The maki komi is a powerful sacrifice throw from Judo that we adapt for Jiu-Jitsu. Learn how to use your body weight to off-balance an opponent and roll them directly into a dominant mount position.

The trap and roll is a fundamental escape from the bottom mount position. Here, we troubleshoot a common problem: what to do when your opponent's base is too strong. The key is controlling their head.

The hip bump sweep is a classic and powerful attack from the closed guard. We show you how to use your opponent's posture against them, using a powerful hip motion to reverse the position and land in the mount.

From the side control position, we teach a system of attacks. This video covers the fundamentals of setting up the Americana, a powerful shoulder lock that forces a submission.

Escaping the back control, especially with a body triangle locked in, is one of the toughest spots in grappling. We teach the famous "Houdini" escape, focusing on freeing your legs to recover your guard.

This wrestling technique shows you how to execute a takedown when you have a rear body-lock on your opponent. It's all about using a leg trip to disrupt their base as you pull them backward.

Details matter. Here, we explain how to apply maximum pressure from the technical mount by adjusting your knee and heel placement, making it nearly impossible for your opponent to escape.

The best way to deal with a submission is to prevent it before it happens. This video shows you how to defend an armbar from the closed guard by controlling your posture and keeping your head low.