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Dean demonstrates a toehold submission from the top half guard that can be used on your opponent when they have their legs triangled and are trying to stall the match. This submission works better when your opponent has their legs closed in a triangle as they may recover their guard altogether if you go for the submission when their legs are not tied up.Add to Favorites 1289 Remove From Favorites 2626 days ago
Dean shows a sneaky heelhook submission by using your legs to attack your opponent's ankle when they have your back with both hooks in.Add to Favorites 1062 Remove From Favorites 2626 days ago
Dean teaches how to submit your opponent with a one handed rear naked choke when you are on their back.Add to Favorites 1010 Remove From Favorites 2627 days ago
Dean talks about how he began grappling in sambo and wrestling before getting hooked into jiu jitsu and that he has always been most fascinated by the submission aspect of the sport. He shares his philosophy on jiu jitsu and reflects on how the sport has changed throughout his grappling career. The sport had a greater emphasis on submissions and self defense when he had first started but has evolved over the years to adapt to the point system of modern jiu jitsu competitions.Add to Favorites 1091 Remove From Favorites 2627 days ago
Dean shows how to finish your opponent with the straight armlock from side control off of a failed kimura or americana. He adds details on how to grip your opponent's arm and how to apply pressure for the tap. He recommends not using a figure four grip as is most commonly taught and explains that you can set up a more efficient submission without the use of the grip.Add to Favorites 594 Remove From Favorites 2628 days ago
Dean talks about what he believes would be the ideal point system for modern BJJ competitions. In his introduction he talks a lot about how the sport is evolving away from a more submission and self defense based art and towards a sport that's heavily based on winning the match through points and advantages. Hear how he would change the rules in BJJ competitions to promote more action packed submission oriented fights.Add to Favorites 1328 Remove From Favorites 2628 days ago
Dean shares a neat way to finish the kimura from side control with one arm by changing the angle of our hips and walking towards our opponent's head to put pressure on the shoulder.Add to Favorites 1099 Remove From Favorites 2630 days ago
Dean teaches how to transition to a wristlock from the mounted americana when your opponent is pushing their arm up stop you from finishing the americana.Add to Favorites 1419 Remove From Favorites 2631 days ago
Dean teaches the basic arm in guillotine attack and explains that he prefers the arm in guillotine over the arm out guillotine because it is much harder to escape when you have your opponent's arm in. He shows the mechanics of how you crunch your core to apply the pressure that will get you the tap.Add to Favorites 1379 Remove From Favorites 2631 days ago
Dean Lister introduces his set up to the straight kneebar and talks about the importance in the details of how you grip the leg when going for the submission to ensure that your opponent is unable to escape. Although some people may teach otherwise, Dean does not recommend attacking with a toehold from the straight kneebar set up because it gives your opponent the opportunity to scramble out and escape from the submission.Add to Favorites 1622 Remove From Favorites 2632 days ago
Dean Lister continues the footlock attacks with how to set up and finish the outside straight ankle footlock.Add to Favorites 2146 Remove From Favorites 2633 days ago
Dean Lister kicks off with the fundamental foot lock, the inside straight ankle footlock. He talks about how all leg attacks can be categorized by his system of knee attacks, ankle locks, toe holds, compression locks, and heel hooks as is easily remembered by the acronym "KATCH." He explains that the straight ankle lock is the most fundamental leg attack and breaks down the mechanics of how pressure is applied to the joint, how to position your opponent's foot for maximum leverage, and shares tips on how to maximize the efficiency to finish the inside straight ankle foot lock.