Inside the University 349 - Hook Sweep from Guard Pull
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Xande is standing up with his opponent and gets the classic collar and triceps grips. He pushes his opponent a little to get the push back reaction from him, and he uses the opportunity to step to the side of the collar grip and pull guard. As he pulls, he hooks his foot behind the knee to elevate his opponent, and his other foot scissors at the ankle to sweep him. The key to this position is making sure he steps aside to pull his guard at an angle, rather than straight on.
Mario Reis Guard Series 2 - Pulling Closed Guard
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From standing up, Mario wants to pull guard, so he first makes a grip on his opponent's sleeve and then the collar. Next he kicks the shin, causing his opponent to take a step back and create some space. Now he brings his foot to the hip, on the same side as his sleeve grip, and drops down to pull his opponent in the full guard.
Inside the University 346 - Pulling Guard
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Xande is looking to pull guard, so he makes the basic collar and triceps grips on the gi. A common practice is to put your foot in the hip on the same side that you have the sleeve grip, but in this case, Xande is more focused on pulling his opponent off balance as he pulls guard. So he puts his foot on the hip on the collar grip side, and lands in front of his opponent, breaking his base. Now he can set up an open guard or look to close his guard.
Inside the University 344 - Single Leg Takedown Defense
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Xande's opponent grabs the single leg on him, so his first reaction is to reach over both arms and grab by the armpits. Now he steps his leg back and sprawls his weight on his opponent. For a more advanced option, he can reach over the back and grab the belt, and grab the pants at the knee. He lifts the leg up and drops pressure on the back with his elbow, as he turns to get the takedown.
Inside the University 343 - Single Leg Takedowns
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From standup, with the collar grip, Xande pushes his opponent back until he steps forward. At this time, Xande drops down and scoops up the leg. From here, he shows several variations of how he can finish the takedown.
Dominyka Obeylenyte Series 2 - Pulling Guard
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Dominyka covers the basics of pulling guard properly. Her first step is to lower her level and get in a good base. When she goes to make grips, she grabs what she can and quickly pulls her opponent hard, dragging her to the side if possible, as she goes down to the mat. Now she can start setting up whatever guard she wants to play. It's important that she acts quickly and doesn't hesitate.
Inside the University 324 - Tai Otoshi Drill
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Saulo shows one of his favorite drills to practice his standup game. He makes the traditional collar and triceps grips, and steps forward as he stiffens his arm, causing his opponent to step back. Now he has the space to back step and place his trip leg across his opponent's leg for the Tai Otoshi. It's also important that he pulls up on his opponent's collar and down on the sleeve.
Inside the University 308 - Grip Break to Seoi Nage
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Xande again is gripping his opponent's collar, and his opponent is gripping his collar. Xande cups the wrist from underneath and breaks the grip by turning the wrist and pushing it across his chest. Now he steps toward his collar grip side, making sure to keep his feet at an angle rather than square to his opponent. This will shorten the time it takes him to turn into the seoi nage.
Inside the University 307 - Grip Break to Kata Guruma
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Xande is gripping his opponent's collar, and his opponent has the same collar grip on Xande. Xande grabs his opponent's wrist from underneath, leans back to create some distance, turns the wrist and pushes it across his chest, breaking the grip. Now he circles to the collar grip side, and when his opponent squares up to him, Xande drops down and throws his arm between the legs to set up the kata guruma.
Travis Stevens Judo for BJJ 17 - Mental Exercise for Champions
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Travis discusses the mindset of a champion and walks everyone through a mental exercise he uses to prepare himself for competition.
Travis Stevens Judo for BJJ 16 - Takedown and Defense Drills
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Travis shows a couple different takedown drills to practice the seoi nage, one using the wall, and one using multiple partners. He also shows a drill to practice defending the seoi nage by squatting and using his hips.
Travis Stevens Judo for BJJ 15 - Ippon Seoi Nage with Cross Collar Grip
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Travis' opponent has a collar grip on him, so his first step is to grip the sleeve and pull it up the wrist. His other hand comes thumb to thumb, and pushes to break the grip, and he keeps the sleeve grip. He also makes a cross collar grip, and pulls it up and circles, pulling his opponent with him. When his opponent steps, he opens the space for Travis to utilize the same footwork he's been working to drop to the seoi nage.