Inside the University 135 - Calf Slice against Half Guard with Rodrigo Pagani

Inside the University 135 - Calf Slice against Half Guard with Rodrigo Pagani

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Rodrigo Pagani is a multiple time masters black belt world champion. In this lesson he teaches a calf slice submission that is very painful and sure to catch your opponent off guard. Calf slicers are only legal for brown or black belts in the IBJJF rule set so be sure to know the rules before applying this submission in a tournament!


JJU 40-2 Brabo Choke to Armlock from Half Guard

JJU 40-2 Brabo Choke to Armlock from Half Guard

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Sometimes it may be very difficult to establish the right angle to finish the brabo choke. In this case we can transition to an armlock to finish for the submission. You can switch between the choke and arm lock to overwhelm your opponent and catch them off guard to establish the submission.

JJU 40-1 Brabo Choke from Half Guard

JJU 40-1 Brabo Choke from Half Guard

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Xande teaches how to set up the brabo lapel choke from the half guard. In this submission we use how to use our opponent's lapel against them to set up a strong submission.

JJU 39-1 Clock Choke from Top Turtle

JJU 39-1 Clock Choke from Top Turtle

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Xande teaches the fundamental setup to the clock choke when you're on the top turtle position.

Inside the University 131 - Posture in the Closed Guard and Defending the Chair Sweep to Single Underhook Pass

Inside the University 131 - Posture in the Closed Guard and Defending the Chair Sweep to Single Underhook Pass

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Xande teaches the details on how to position yourself when you're in your opponent's closed guard. We also learn how to use our posture to defend against the chair sweep and transition into the single under pass.

JT Torres Series 9 - Leg Drag Pass against Spider Guard

JT Torres Series 9 - Leg Drag Pass against Spider Guard

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JT Torres teaches a quick way to pass the spider guard by breaking the grips and immediately initiating a leg drag pass to side control.

JT Torres Series 8 - Seat Belt Pass or X Pass Variation

JT Torres Series 8 - Seat Belt Pass or X Pass Variation

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The seatbelt pass is a basic but highly effective at all levels of jiu jitsu. It is a past that allows you to initiate your game and attack before your opponent can establish their grips and start their attacks

Xande No Gi Passing System 13 - Breaking the Double Under Butterfly Clinch and Forcing Half Guard

Xande No Gi Passing System 13 - Breaking the Double Under Butterfly Clinch and Forcing Half Guard

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Xande covers how to behave against the double under butterfly clinch, how to break the hold, and how to force the half guard.

Xande No Gi Passing System 12 - Failed Opposite Side Smash to Forced Half against Knee Shield

Xande No Gi Passing System 12 - Failed Opposite Side Smash to Forced Half against Knee Shield

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Following our opponents reaction we may be unable to complete the opposite side smash and need to settle for the forced half guard.

Xande No Gi Passing System 11 - Side Smash to Opposite Side against Knee Shield

Xande No Gi Passing System 11 - Side Smash to Opposite Side against Knee Shield

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Xande teaches how to adapt your side smash against the knee shield or three quarters guard. By using your opponent's reaction, we divert the leg to kill the frame and pressure their leg to find the side smash position.

Xande No Gi Passing System 10 - Smash Pass Attempt to Opposite Side Half Guard Transition

Xande No Gi Passing System 10 - Smash Pass Attempt to Opposite Side Half Guard Transition

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In this lesson Xande begins to piece the previous few lessons together with another transition. This time we start with a side smash pass attempt then transition into the opposite side half guard instead. By having multiple options for each scenario, it allows us to react with the best possible response based off your opponent's actions.

Xande No Gi Passing System 9 - Forcing Half Guard Transition from Side Smash Pass

Xande No Gi Passing System 9 - Forcing Half Guard Transition from Side Smash Pass

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Xande teaches how to force the half guard off of a failed or attempted side smash pass. Sometimes your opponent may have a very good open guard and defense against your passing attempts. If you're having trouble with the pass, it may make for a better opportunity to pass to force the half guard guard game which they may not be good at.