Reverse triangle from the back
The reverse triangle is one of the strongest positions in jiu-jitsu in terms of control and very effective at submitting. Here's how to set it up from the back as well as different finishing options.
Armbar from the back
The beauty of the armbar is that you can set it up from almost any position. Here's how to set it up from the back.
RNC straight jacket set up
You don't really see the RNC(rear naked choke) too much in the gi. That's because the way most people go about setting it up WRONG! Check out this straight jacket system that popularized by John Danaher and quickly turn the RNC in the gi from one of the lowest percentage moves to one of the highest.
Combining lapel chokes
Let's play a game called "Which lapel are we going to choke our opponent with?" Check out this video to learn how to choke your opponent with your own lapel from the back and how to chain these lapel chokes together.
Lapel bow and arrow
A bow and arrow style choke where you wrap your opponent's lapel around their neck.
Gi-Zekiel
A variation of the Ezekiel choke where you use your opponent's lapel to create the same kind of leverage.
Arm in Ezekiel
One of the most effective submissions in jiu-jitsu can be found in the intermediary position you can sometimes find yourself in when attempting to take someone's back from top position.
Double Collar Choke from the Back
A similar choke to the bow and arrow but slightly different, as well as some pros and cons of each and details explaining why you might want to switch between the two.
Bow and Arrow Choke
One of the staple submissions from the back that everyone should know.
De La Riva: Mantis guard to X guard
Mantis guard is a variation of the De La Riva guard that utilizes grabbing your own pant leg. Learn what makes this guard so effective and how you can use it to transition to powerful sweeping positions.
Tripod Sweep
Check out this video for some Performance Enhancing Details on this classic move like a variation and some tips on how to win the dog fight of both people trying to stand up after the sweep is executed.
Lapel technical get up sweep
Welcome to Sunshine Online. If you're struggling to pull off the technical get up sweep, try this lapel variation that gives you a little extra firepower.