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Over the course of this plan, we’ve looked at a whole bunch of takedowns from the 2 on 1 position.

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Foot sweeps are awesome and when they work your opponent will feel like they’re skating on ice. The key to getting a foot sweep to work is the getting the timing and set up right.

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The 2 on 1 works best when you’re to the side of your opponent, as a result, a common reaction for your opponent is to try and square up to you.

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Uchi Mata / Sumi Gaeshi

One of the Uchi Mata is one of the most recognisable throws in Judo. However, it can be difficult to execute in Wrestling / No Gi due to the lack of control on the far side of your opponent.

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2 on 1 Takedown

Unlike Judo and Gi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling or No Gi offer far few gripping opportunities. Due to this lack of strong gripping opportunities, many people find it difficult to secure a takedown.

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Lapel Closed Guard System – Lapel Drag Series

Lapel Closed Guard System

– Lapel Drag Series

This is part two of the Lapel Closed Guard System and the series of attacks you should look for if your opponent escapes the Brabo grip.

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Lapel Closed Guard System – Brabo Series

Lapel Closed Guard System

– Brabo Series

This is part one of the Lapel Closed Guard System and the first series of attacks you should look for when using the system.

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No Gi Back Control And Chokes

The Back is the most dominant position in No Gi Jiu Jitsu. It is nearly impossible for your opponent to attack you from there {...}

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Single Leg X To Technical Stand Up

Although the Technical Stand Up sweep is one of the first techniques people are taught from the X Guard {...}

Single Leg X-Guard to X Guard

One of the most common things your opponent will do to try and escape your Single Leg X Guard {...}

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The Single Leg X-Guard

And one of the most common reactions when you use the leg lock template is your opponent will stand.

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Rear Body Lock Takedowns

The Rear Body Lock is a powerful position to attack your opponent from. It is also one of the most common positions you’ll find yourself in when scrambling in Gi or No Gi Jiu Jitsu {...}

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Passing Over The De La Riva Hook

If your opponent understands how to use their working leg in the De La Riva, it can be difficult to step over and pass. n this situation, it can be useful to know how to pass over the {...}

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Back Attacks Off The Torreando

One of the best ways to use the Torreando pass in No Gi Jiu Jitsu is as a set up to take the back. This is because the Torreando pass naturally encourages your opponent to turn {...}

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Lapel Closed Guard to Squid Guard Back Sweep

The final attack I use from the Lapel Closed Guard is going back to the Squid Guard.

This happens when your opponent stands up so you go {...}

Lapel Closed Guard to

Squid Guard Back Sweep

Lapel Closed Guard Transition to 50/50

For this part we are going to look at Transition to 50/50. When they defend by putting there knee on to your chest. So we will counter by going to the 50/50.

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Lapel Closed Guard Star Sweep

Lapel Closed Guard Omoplata

Without the Lapel control, the star sweep can be a little hit or miss as you give up control.

However, with the Lapel you keep control, and all your {...}

One of the great things about the Lapel Closed Guard is that it exposes your opponent's elbows. I’m Closed Guard this means the Omoplata can be easily set up. {...}

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Lapel Closed Guard Flower Sweep

The flower Sweep is one of the first sweeps most people learn from Closed Guard. Despite its simplicity, it’s also one of the most effective sweeps from guard. Due to the positioning of the {...}

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Lapel Closed Guard Attacks

Professor Tom developed a system of attacks that flow together beautifully.

The great thing about this Lapel Closed Guard is it’s easy to {...}

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Williams Guard Defences Posting on the Arm

In the last plan, we looked at how to counter an opponent that is posting on the ground to square up to you.
As I said before, posting on the ground is usually a bad idea {...}

Williams Guard Defences

Posting on the Arm

Williams Guard Defences Countering the Set Over

Countering the Set Over

Williams Guard Defences

The final way your opponent will try to defend the Williams Guard is by stepping or jumping over your body.
This is the reason Eddie Bravo took the Williams Guard {...}

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Williams Guard Defences Posting on Ground

Defences Posting on Ground

Williams Guard Omoplata Flip to Re-roll

Last week, we worked the basic set up, controls, and finish for the Williams Guard. As I said before, this is a highly effect guard for either No Gi or MMA (works well Gi too) {...}

We're going to cover this sweep in this plan plus how to reroll to the omoplata and to submit.

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Williams Guard Omoplata Flip

Jumping over your body is one of the most common omoplata counters your partner will attempt.
You can stop this by blocking your opponents hip the moment {...}

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Williams Guard Omoplata and Breakdown

One of the keys to completing the Omoplata is forcing your opponents shoulder to the floor.
This makes it much easier to get you hips higher than the {...}

Omoplata and Breakdown

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Williams Guard Basics

The guard is a notoriously difficult position to use in No Gi or MMA.
Because of the lack of grips in No Gi, can be very easy for {...}

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Reverse De La Worm Guard Back Attacks

Reverse De La Worm Guard

One of the best attacking options you have from the Reverse De La Worm Guard is to attack the back. Due to the lapel grip preventing your opponent from rotating freely {...}

Reverse De La Worm Guard Pendulum Sweep

Reverse De La Worm Guard

The Reverse De La Worm Guard is one of the most powerful lapel positions. It gives you incredible control over your opponents posture, balance, and movement while allowing {...}

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Worm Guard Back Attack Part 2

As with any technique in Jiu Jitsu, when you attack with the overhead sweep, you should be prepared for your opponent to defend {...}

Worm Guard Back Attack

As with any technique in Jiu Jitsu, when you attack with the overhead sweep, you should be prepared for your opponent to defend {...}

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Worm Guard Knock Down Sweep

Once you learn how to set up the Worm Guard and control it effectively, you’ll find your opponent’s balance is severely compromised. That makes sweeping your opponent relatively {...}

Worm Guard Attacks

Setting Up The Worm Guard
The Worm Guard is the position that made lapel guards famous. Way back in 2013/14, Keenan Cornelius showed how {...}

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Squid Guard to Back

Squid Guard to X Guard
The final technique we're going to look at in this plan comes from a similar set up as the 50/50 transition. However, unlike {...}