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Sport > Either Gi or No-gi
| Name | Category | Topic | Skill Level | Sport | Starting Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100% Defense of Old School  |
Defenses | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
2 Hip Throw (Tomoe Nage)  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
2 on 1 Foot Control Guard Pass and Lockdown Defense  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Achilles Half Guard  |
Positions | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Americana Escape - Free Arm Trapped under Him  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Americana Escape Free Arm trapped Rolling  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Americana Escape to Payback Americana  |
Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Americana from Kesa Gatame with Arm Lockdown  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kesa Gatame Side |
Americana Shoulder Lock  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Americana to Triangle from Mount  | Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Anaconda Rear Mount or Figure 4 Rear Mount  ![]() |
Positions | Rear Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
Ankle - Shin Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Ankle Lock  |
Submissions | Ankle attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Ankle Lock Defense - The Boot  | Defenses | Foot attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Ankle Pick  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Arm bar from mount  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Arm Control Sweep to Arm Crush  |
Submissions | Crushes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Arm Drag  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Arm Switch- Bridging Side Control Escape to Brabo Choke  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Arm triangle (Pillow Choke) from side  ![]() |
Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Armbar - Attacking the Thumb  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Armbar - Completing it if he stacks you  | Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Armbar - Figure 4 with legs  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Armbar - Kicking the Far Bicep  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Armbar Escape from Bottom  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Armbar Escape from Bottom- rolling your shoulder  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Armbar Escape from Top  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Armbar from Guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Armbar from Knee on Stomach  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Armbar from Mount - Conversion to Triangle  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Armbar from S Mount  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Armbar from Side Control (far side)  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Armbar from Side Control (near side)  | Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Armpit Americana  ![]() |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Attacks from Kesa Gatame - 3 variations  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kesa Gatame Side |
| Back bridge  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Back Roll  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Back Roll Sweep  ![]() |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Back Roll to Front Neck Bridge  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Banana Split or Crotch Ripper  |
Submissions | Hip and thigh attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Basic Guard Pass  ![]() |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Bicep Crush (Elbow Crank) from Arm Bar Setup  ![]() |
Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Executing Submission |
Biggie Slicer - Biceps Crush from guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Crushes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Biggie Slicer (Bicep Crush) from failed Uma Plata when he does rolling escape  | Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Biggie Slicer Biceps Crush Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Biggie Slicer Defense to Kneebar  |
Defenses | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Biggie Slicer: Biceps crush from side control  ![]() |
Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Boston Crab from Open Guard  | Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Brabo Choke Escape to Trap and Roll Sweep  |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Brabo Roll to Brabo Choke  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
Bridging Side Control Escape - Switching Arms  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Butterfly Guard  | Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Butterfly Scooping Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Calf Control Half-guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Calf Crush from Inside Half Guard  | Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Canopener from Inside Closed Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Carpet Sweep #2  | Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Chest Expander Americana  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Classic Side Control  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Closed Guard  ![]() |
Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Cobra Choke  |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Compass Drill - Practicing the Turn-in  | Drills | Drill without Partner | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Cross Ankle Lock - Defense  | Defenses | Foot attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Cross behind the knees (a.k.a Teetering the Giant or Connecticut-New Zealand Sweep)  ![]() |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Cross Face from Single Leg  | Defenses | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Crotch Splitter from the Twister setup  ![]() |
Submissions | Hip and thigh attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Reverse Kesa Side |
Crucifix Loop Choke from Rear Control  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
Dave's Guillotine Escape  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on Stomach |
Defending Kimura from Guard  |
Defenses | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Defending Kimura from Guard with Caveman Hook  |
Defenses | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Defense against Tackle  | Defenses | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Double-armbar Escape  | Escapes | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Double leg Take-down  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Duck walk  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Elbow-Knee Escape from Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Electric Chair Hip Crank from Lockdown Half Guard  |
Submissions | Hip and thigh attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Escape from Knee-Up Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South when Both Arms are Trapped  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South when One Arm is Free  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South with Both Arms Free  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from Rear Mount  | Escapes | Rear Mounts | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape Head in Arm Control  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Escape Vice Choke to Armbar  |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Escapes from Kesa Gatame  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Fake Armbar Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Fast Achilles Ankle Lock  | Submissions | Ankle attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Figure 4 Mount  |
Positions | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Fireman's Carry  | Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Flying Armbar: Foot on the hip  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Flying Armbar: Shin Across The Belly  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Flying Scissors Armbar  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Flying Triangle  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Forearm Crush Rear Choke Escape  |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
| Front breakfall from knees  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Front bridge  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Front Roll  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Gogo Plata from Guard  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Grapevine Mount  ![]() |
Positions | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Gringo Roll  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Guillotine Choke  | Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Guillotine escape - Back roll sweep  ![]() |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Half-Guard Sweep - Change Custody  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Half and Half Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Half Back Roll - Rocking Chair Drill  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
| Half Guard - One leg scissor sweep  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Half Guard Momentum Sweep  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Half Guard to Ankle Lock  | Submissions | Ankle attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Half Guard to Back or Back Door Escape  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Half Guard to Guard Transition  | Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Head Control Rear Mount Escape  |
Escapes | Rear Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Head in Arm Control  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Heel Hook  ![]() |
Submissions | Foot attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Heel Hook Defense  |
Defenses | Foot attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Heel Hook from Guard Pass  |
Submissions | Foot attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Heel Hook from Side Control Escape  | Submissions | Foot attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Heimlich Takedown  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Helicopter kneebar  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| High side control, or Quarter North/South  | Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
High Underhook Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Hip-bumping Kneebar from the Ground  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Hip Crank  | Submissions | Hip and thigh attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Hip Hugger Cartwheel - Butterfly Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Hook Sweep  ![]() |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Hook Sweep  ![]() |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Hook Sweep Knee Bar  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Hook Sweep Sprawl Escape to Arm Triangle  |
Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
How to Kneel inside a Closed Guard  ![]() |
Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Human Beat box  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Invisible Collar Choke  |
Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Kesa Gatame Side Control  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Kimura from Guard  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Kimura from Guard or Half Guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Kimura from Guard Pass Defense  | Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Kimura from inside Half Guard  | Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Kimura from Kesa Gatame  | Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kesa Gatame Side |
Kimura from Side Control  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Knee-Slide transition to Mount from Side Control  | Positions | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Knee-up Mount  |
Positions | Mounts | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Knee bar from half guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Knee bar from standing - Super fast  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Knee crank from guard pass  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Knee on Biceps Side Control  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Knee on Biceps Side Control Escape to Lockdown  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Knee on Chest Escape - Grab neck and roll away  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest Escape - Grab triceps and roll away  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee on Chest Escape - Pushing the knee and pulling the foot  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee on Chest Escape - Rolling  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest Escape - Trapping his Foot  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Stomach Escape - Pressing knee  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee Ride Guard Pass Defense  | Defenses | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Kneebar Attack Against Achilles Lock Sweep Setup  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Knees under the Armpits Reversal from Under North and South  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Lock-down Escape  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Lock-down Half Guard  |
Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Lockdown Half Guard  ![]() |
Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Log Splitter Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Medicine ball toss - sit up drill  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Mount  ![]() |
Positions | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
| Mount from Side Control  | Positions | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Mount to Triangle  |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Near-arm Americana  ![]() |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Near-side Americana from Kesa Gatame  |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kesa Gatame Side |
Near Mount Escape to X-Guard to Kneebar  |
Escapes | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Near Side Armbar from Side Control Stepping over the Head  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Neck Crank from North/South  | Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | North-South |
| North-South Escape - Over the Top  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| North-South Escape - Trapping his posted knee  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| North and South  | Positions | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Old School Escape from Side Control using the Achilles Trap  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Old School Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Old School Sweep from Achilles Half Guard  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Omo Plata Escape - Cartwheel Over Head  |
Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on Stomach |
| Omo Plata from a failed omo plata - opponent rolls away  | Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Omo Plata from guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Omo Plata from guard - opponent standing  | Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Omo Plata from Side  | Submissions | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
One Leg Stacking Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Opening the closed guard (going from Position 1 to Position 2)  ![]() |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Ownage - Knee-up Side Control  ![]() |
Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Ownage Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Palm Sweep  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Pancake Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Passing the Half Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Passing the Half Guard with Knee Ride  | Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Passing the Spider Guard  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Pillow Choke or Arm Triangle  ![]() |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
| Pittman Sweep  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Plan B Escape from Side Control using the Achilles Trap  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Plan B Sweep from Achilles Half-guard  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
| Power Half to Vice Choke  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Preventing getting pulled into guard when you are both standing  | Defenses | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Pulling to Closed Guard from Standing  | Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Push-Pull-Push Escape from Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Quad Crush from Reverse Knee Guard Pass  |
Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Quad Crush From Twister Lockdown  | Submissions | Crushes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Rear breakfall from squatting  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Rear Control Scramble  |
Drills | Drill with Partner | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Rear Mount  ![]() |
Positions | Rear Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
Rear Naked Choke - Mata de Leo  ![]() |
Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
| Rear Naked Choke Defense  | Defenses | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Rear ukemi sitout or Rear Roll in Place  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Reverse Armbar From Mount  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Reverse Armbar from side  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Reverse Armbar from Side  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Reverse Armbar from Side Control - Vertical  ![]() |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Reverse Guillotine Choke  |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Reverse Heimlich Takedown  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Reverse Hook Sweep Kneebar  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Reverse Kesa Gatame  | Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Reverse Kesa side control – Rolling away sweep  | Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Reverse Knee Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Rolling Armbar from Rear Mount  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
| Rolling gi choke  | Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Rolling Knee Bar from Turtle  | Submissions | Knee attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Turtle |
Rolling Kneebar from Standing – Rear  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Rolling Omo Plata Escape  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Rolling over the top Mount Escape - To Boston Crab  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Rolling the Turtle  | Positions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| S Mount  | Positions | Mounts | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Sambo Scissor Sweep  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Scissor sweep  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Scooping Sweep  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
See-Saw Sweep  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Shin Clamp Armbar variations  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Shin Crush Guard Pass  | Submissions | Crushes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Shin Ride Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Shoulder Pinning Side Control  | Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Shoulder Rolling Escape from Kesa Gatame  | Escapes | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Shrimping Drill  | Drills | Drill without Partner | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Sickle Sweep to Kneebar  |
Unbalancing | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Side Control Escape - The Angry Sweater Escape  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Side Control Escape with Leg over his face  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Side to side breakfall drill - Fish Flop  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Sideways Shoulder Roll  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Single Leg Defense - Sprawl  ![]() |
Defenses | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single leg defense to kneebar  | Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single leg defense to Omo Plata  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Single leg defense to stocks  ![]() |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single Leg Shoot Drill - Standing Duck Walk  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single Leg Take-down  | Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Single Leg Takedown to Kneebar  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single Leg with Trip  | Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Single Leg with Trip - from Clinch  | Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Sit Out - Getting out from under a sprawl  | Drills | Drill without Partner | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
Sit up Side Control Escape  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Spider Guard  | Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Spinning Kneebar from Inside Guard  |
Submissions | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Sprawl Ball  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Sprawl Drill  | Drills | Conditioning or Flexibility | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Staple Gun Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Stocks  ![]() |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
Stocks from Crucifix  |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
| Stretch Guard or 'Chapter 13'  | Positions | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Sumo Squat Guard Defense  |
Positions | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Switching Armbar Recovery  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Taffy Puller Hamstring Crush  |
Submissions | Crushes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Taking the back from incomplete twister lockdown  |
Positions | Rear Mounts | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Reverse Kesa Side |
| The Jaws of Life - Establishing double underhooks  | Positions | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| The Zombie - getting underhooks  | Positions | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Toe hold from North and South  ![]() |
Submissions | Foot attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | North-South |
Toe Hold from Standing in Guard  ![]() |
Submissions | Foot attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Triangle Choke  ![]() |
Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Triangle Choke Defense by hugging his thigh  | Defenses | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Triangle Escape - The Rock  | Defenses | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Triangle Escape by Standing  | Submissions | Chokes | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Triangle from Mount  |
Submissions | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Mount |
Triangle to Armbar from Guard  |
Submissions | Arm attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Triangle when his arm is not across his face  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Triangle with Loose Locked Legs  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Triceps Crush or Reverse Armbar from Inside Half Guard  |
Submissions | Crushes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
Turn-In Guard Pass Defense to Takedown  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Turn In Guard Pass Defense  | Defenses | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Twister  ![]() |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Twister attack when opponent locks up his hands  ![]() |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Executing Submission |
| Twister from All Fours  | Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Twister from Double Under Guard Pass  | Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
Twister from Escape from Kesa Gatame  ![]() |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Twister from Rear Mount  | Submissions | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Rear Mount |
Twister from Staple Gun Pass  ![]() |
Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Twister from Twister Lockdown - Rolling Back  | Submissions | Neck or back attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Twister Lockdown  |
Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
Twister Side Control  |
Positions | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Side Control |
| Two hip Heel-hooking rear-drop  | Unbalancing | Sweeps | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Two Leg Stacking Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Upa Mount Escape  | Escapes | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Vice Choke Escape Using Angry Sweater to Gazoni  |
Defenses | Chokes | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Wizzer Defense Throw  |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
X Guard  |
Positions | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
X Guard Sweep  ![]() |
Unbalancing | Takedowns and Throws | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
290 technique(s) found from total list of 391 techniques.
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