Inside the University 128 Part 2 - Helicopter Sweep when Both Knees are Down

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We continue our study of the helicopter sweep and learn a new variation of the sweep for when your opponent puts both knees down in an attempt to prevent the deep de la riva and stop the momentum needed to get the helicopter sweep.

Inside the University 128 Part 1 - Helicopter Sweep from De la Riva

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The berimbolo is the evolved and modern version of what people used to call the helicopter sweep from the De la Riva guard. The berimbolo incorporates more details to go for back takes off the sweep wheras the helicopter sweep focuses more on getting to the top. In this lesson, Xande teaches the helicopter sweep as he remembered it in the past. This sweep is still highly effective and the details are just as relevant today as they were ten years ago.

JJU 37-10 Mounted Arm Triangle to Ezequiel Choke

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In this lesson Xande teaches how to set up the Ezequiel choke from the mounted arm triangle.

Inside the University 127 - Passing Off the Guard Pull Drill with Knee Slice and Same Side Knee Cross Pass

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Saulo teaches a drill to set up the guard pass right off the guard pull. This drill will help build the appropriate reaction time to respond to the guard pull with a guard pass.

Eduardo Telles Turtle Guard Series 13 - Interview with Edward Telles

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Edward Telles is a black belt no gi world champion and a pioneer of the turtle guard. In this interview he shares his story of his past.

JJU 37-09 Classic Armbar from Mount

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Xande teaches the classic armbar from the mount. This submission is highly effective from white to black belt and is taught frequently to beginners of jiu jitsu.

JJU 37-11 Mount Transition to Collar Choke from Back

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In this lesson of the Jiu Jitsu University, Xande teaches how to transition from the mount to your opponent's back when they are doing the knee elbow escape. Xande also teaches how to continue your attack during the transition to finish with a collar choke from the back.

JJU 33-2 Dangers of Circling against the Inverted Guard

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In this lesson we learn that the inverted guard can be especially dangerous when we try to stack our opponent when they are already underneath you with the inverted guard. This gives them the option to sweep you in various ways and so we learn how to avoid this situation.

JJU 33-0 to 33-2 Passing Inverted Guard with Hip Drag Pass

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In this lesson Saulo shows some possible threats from the inverted guard and teaches how to use a pass similar to a leg drag but instead with a grip on the hip. After dragging our opponent's hip back to the mat, we are in a much better position to pass without having to deal with the dangers of sweeps from the inverted guard.

JJU 31-03 Sit Up Guard Pass with Under Hook to Knee Slice

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Once the underhook is established against the sit up guard, we can choose a variety of ways to transition into a guard pass. In this lesson we establish the underhook then go for the knee slice pass to end up in side control.

JJU 31-02 Sit Up Guard Pass with Underhook to Mount

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Saulo teaches how to transition directly into the mount when your opponent sits up to establish the sit up guard. Being able to establish the underhook requires good timing of reaction but once it is established, there are many options to pass this position.

JJU 30-03 Passing Deep De la Riva with Classic Negative Side Hip Switch Pass

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Saulo teaches how to use the classic negative side hip switch pass when you are late to react to the deep de la riva and your opponent has the deep hook in. We use the classic hip switch but the positioning and being able to stop your opponent's upper body movements with your grip are vital to ensure they do not spin underneath you for a sweep.