Start by controlling the leading leg by the pants or ankle. Then, locate the groin while pushing the hip over. Lastly, feed the opponent's hand between their own legs for the takedown.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling

Mike Swain show drills to help work on grappling for Judo.

Mike Swain walks through drill Judo drills for balance and agility.
Judo | Grappling

This variation of the De La Riva guard is a response the the opponent trying to stand and free their hand. Be sure the leading leg is trapped as you secure the lapel grab.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Sweep

After catching up with parts one and two, you can learn how to defend against a grappler's takedown. One doesn't always have to use grappling to stop a grappler.
Jeet Kune Do | Self Defense | Grappling | MMA

The De La Riva guard is most commonly used as the opponent tries to stand up. This famous series of sweeps is essential for any Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Sweep

This sweep uses one leg up in the opponent's groin while the other pushes from behind the knee. Make sure your opponent doesn't have time to extend their arm and steady themselves.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Sweep

What happens when striking doesn't work to defend against a grappler? After watching part one, this MADrill will help you escape the grappler's clinch.
Jeet Kune Do | Self Defense | Grappling | MMA

Escaping mount is a vital skill when practicing Jiu Jitsu. Here, escape principles are used as a warm up.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Escape | Transition | Warm Up

Learn how to use punches and boxing principles to defend against a grappler. This drill is great for mixed martial arts or self defense use.
Jeet Kune Do | Self Defense | Grappling | Muay Thai | MMA

This five-point drill can be varied to reflect the techniques that your students are most comfortable. Go for high reps or put your students on a timer for this awesome fitness application.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Fitness | Cardio

This choke from the mount position sits just under the line of your opponent's jaw to secure the choke and get the submission.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Submission

Learn how to instruct students to get repetition of their techniques and combos while using the Grapple Buddy. This example uses the knee on belly and side control.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy

This drill is a great warm up for both partners, constantly changing position and passing the guard.
Warm Up | Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling

This drill will help your students transition from the mount to the back position. Take advantage of your opponent trying to shrimp when you use this technique.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Transition

Students will move down a line of Grapple Buddies, hitting two positions of the instructor's choice on the bags. Have the students sprawl in between each Grapple Buddy for a little extra workout.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Agility | Warm Up

Be sure that students understand the Kimura submission before trying this drill. The drill provides a great warm up and conditioning exercise for the core.
Warm Up | Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling

Having positional awareness is important for any BJJ practitioner. Learn what several key positions look like when done properly on the Grapple Buddy.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy

Pairing the Grapple Buddy with the V Spar 2 provides an excellent circuit-type warm up drill to start your class. In this example, students will execute the knee on belly and takedowns.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Warm Up

This technique is one of the most basic escapes in all of Jiu Jitsu. This is a very effective warm up and concept.
Grappling | Shrimping | Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Warm Up

Balance your weight on your hands as you hop from one side of your partner to the other, switching sides with the knee on belly position.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Warm Up

The Grapple Buddy is an excellent tool for an instructor to use for training ground work for students of all ages. Learn about it's benefits and a few useful tips.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu

This demonstration of the Grapple Buddy shows off the application of several techniques and some great warm up drills. This is a tool that can be used for adults as well as kids.
Grappling | BJJ | Jiu Jitsu | Grapple Buddy | Adults | Kids | Warm Up

This warm up will work on the students' ability to pass by the legs to get to a knee on belly position. It is important to get to a position that allows you to control the neck and the head.
Jiu Jitsu | BJJ | Gi | Grappling | Warm Up