Category Archives for Technique
50/50 Control and the Inverted Heel Hook
I have been “back” but not really… Unfortunately, on my return back to the mats I still managed to pop a rib – while flow rolling. I was warmed up, already loose, and somehow I still managed to tweak my ribs. Very frustrating, but the show must go on. So I have been teaching private […]
Continue readingI’m Back! Top Side Kimura to Back Mount
After 7 months off the mats, I have returned and brought some new tricks to the table! In this video, I show a simple but very effective and hard to stop back take from the standard Step Over Kimura. This is a great option if you want to be more conservative with your attack and […]
Continue readingFar Knee Block Problems and Chaining
The Under Hook is my favorite wrestling clinch with the Far Knee Block being my favorite take down. I have won big matches using it, like in the ADCC World Championships 2009 against Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu. It is relatively low risk technique, with a high reward. That being said, there are a lot of misconceptions […]
Continue readingUFC 237: Rose Namajunas Kimura Mistakes
Here is a video breakdown of the errors and solutions with the Kimura that “Thug” Rose Namajunas used Against Andrade at UFC 237. My girlfriend is not trained and much smaller than me, so you have to pardon the clunkiness in the execution. But, I highlighted the two big mistakes Rose made so you don’t […]
Continue readingHalf Guard Squeeze Pass Counter
Getting a big squeeze from half guard can ruin your day. Whenever you lose that under hook battle and get cross faced, that squeeze can be brutal. It also is very difficult to escape that squeeze, and can leave you helpless as your chin gets turned and cranked. And that is just the start! With […]
Continue readingI would love for you to check this out…
I shared my Kimura Fundamentals course last week, but just in case you didn’t get it yet (it’s free), here is another sneak peak into the course. It contains 48 minutes of instruction, covering what I consider the CORE CONCEPTS behind having a successful Kimura. I show 4 techniques that if mastered, will translate to all Kimuras […]
Continue readingI have a new Kimura course and I’m giving it to you for free
Pretty sweet deal huh? So I have been seeing a lot more Kimura courses being made recently, but unfortunately many of the preview videos I see are littered with mistakes. I don’t want the next generation learning the Kimura wrong, especially on the first time around. So I made the Kimura Fundamentals Course so everyone can learn the […]
Continue readingStuck trying to finish an arm bar?
Some more sneaky footwork that can score a surprising finish. 🙂 So I know I made a return last week, but I had to miss this week unfortunately. But, I got a nice little trick from my brother Marcos Avellan. The mounted arm bar is a very strong position, but a lot of people struggle […]
Continue readingMasvidal vs Till Finishing Combo Video Break Down
I’m back! After a 4 month hiatus, I’m ready to get back on camera. 🙂 While my knee is still not 100% yet, I get show you that I can do some fancy footwork (or at least try) to emulate the Jorge Masvidal knock out sequence versus Darren Till. I did a small write up […]
Continue readingSometimes the best choke is a sloppy one
Sometimes a mess is just what you need to get a clean finish. My black belt and 12-0 undefeated TitanFC Champion Jason “the Specimen” Soares showed this technique to me when we filmed his course, the Back Attack Series. I love it! It is clever, because it is such a misdirect that your opponent doesn’t suspect he is […]
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