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Aces Technique of the Week: How to Ditch the Back Take and Stay on Top
A HUGE part of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just grabbing people and making “stuff” happen. It’s also about knowing when and how to “ditch” a poor decision safely. So here at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club, we made a video for you on how to move from a bad back take and GET ON TOP!
Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week | Americana
In this video you get to learn the MOST “PATRIOTIC” of all shoulder locks, THE AMERICANA. Learn the finer details here and then work with a coach on how to pull it off on someone 2x your size! On the Americana, BJJHeroes writes: The Americana lock, also known as the bent armlock, keylock, top wristlock…
Aces Technique of the Week | How to Take Mount
Here’s another FREE TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK!!! In this video we teach the “RIGHT WAY” to take one of the more dominant positions in a fight – THE MOUNT POSITION! A lot of people make some serious mistakes here and lose their position and ultimately the fight because of it. For more cool techniques and…
Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week: Armbar From The Mount
Do you even armbar from mount, bro? If not, here’s the way Professor Mikal teaches the champions at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club how to retain a mounted position (and not go to their back) while hitting their opponent with an armbar for the finish. Enjoy!
Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week | Kesa Gatame Reversal
Kesa-Gatame (袈裟固) is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. Many Judo throws lead naturally to Kesa-Gatame, since the classic judo hold places one grip on the opponent’s lapel and one grip near the opponent’s elbow. Then as one enters the ground phase, one arm goes around the opponent’s…