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Here’s the second technique we went through in BJJ Class 141.  Sorry, I haven’t decided what to name the new snowboard instructor just yet… Noob and Boarder both standing.  Boarder has a deep grip on Noob’s lapel. Boarder jumps up to pull guard.  Right leg first… …then the left leg just a split second behind, [...]

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Here’s the flow drill we went through way back in BJJ Class 114. The whole drill can be done as one whole sequence or it can be broken down into parts such as: From guard against a kneeling opponent, alternating armbars. Then adding .. Opponent pulls arm out, switch hips for triangle. Then drilling just [...]

Ok, here’s the techniques that were drilled waaay back in BJJ Class 94. Hope I still remember the details… Variation 1 Nogi starts off in guard, pulling on Boarder’s sleeves, his knees controlling Boarder’s elbows, and his feet on Boarder’s hips. Nogi brings his left arm up and out to have Boarder’s arm betweeen his [...]

Here’s the technique we went over in BJJ Class 93. I’ve been doing this sweep for a while now, but have missed a few key details… Nogi starts with Boarder in his closed guard. Nogi sits up a little as he reaches for Boarder’s collar with his right and grabs by the elbow with his [...]

Ok, here’s the move learned in BJJ Class 89, the technique where I injured my shoulder trying to figure out escapes for. I’ve had these photos ready for several weeks now, but just looking at them pains me, so I haven’t been able to post this… Nogi starts off with Boarder in his butterfly guard. [...]

Back from vacation. It was nice!! Five days enjoying the small towns of Rhode Island. There was sailing (haven’t sailed in 10 years or so), laying in the beach, home-made ice cream, a hike, local beers, and lots of seafood!! Anyway, the post below I’ve had prepared for a few weeks now… figured it’s time [...]

Here’s the triangle and options techniques that I mentioned in BJJ Class 74. Boarder has just opened Nogi’s guard and is about to start his pass Instead of struggling to maintain the guard, Nogi grabs both of Boarder’s sleeves, and puts his knees inside their arms and rests his feet on Boarder’s hips While pulling [...]