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Ezekiel Choke

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A gi choke performed by gripping inside one sleeve and applying the forearm across the opponent’s...

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Energy Redirection

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A core grappling principle of using the opponent’s momentum or force against them. Instead of res...

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Elevator Sweep

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A classic sweep from guard that uses a hook under the opponent’s leg combined with hip movement t...

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DLR / De La Riva Guard

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A guard named after Ricardo de la Riva, involving an outside hook with one leg around the opponen...

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Deep Half Guard

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A variation of half guard where the practitioner moves underneath the opponent’s leg, controlling...

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Cross Face / Cross Face Pressure

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A control technique where the shoulder or forearm is driven across the opponent’s face, turning t...

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Cross Collar Grip

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A grip made by inserting one or both hands into the opponent’s gi collar, typically palm-up. This...

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Compression Control

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Applying body weight and pressure to limit an opponent’s ability to move or breathe effectively. ...

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Collar Drag

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A movement where the practitioner grips the opponent’s collar and pulls them forward and down, us...

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Collar Choke

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Any choke using grips on the opponent’s gi collar to compress the neck. Variations include cross ...

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Cold Roll

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A style of sparring done at very low intensity, often at the beginning of training sessions. It e...

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Chain Submission Awareness

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Understanding how submission attempts connect — for example, moving from a triangle to an armbar ...

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Chain Reactions

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The process of anticipating and capitalizing on an opponent’s defensive responses. Each reaction ...

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Chain Movement

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The concept of linking multiple techniques together in fluid succession. Effective chain movement...

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Butterfly Sweep

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A fundamental attack from butterfly guard where the hooks are used to elevate and tilt the oppone...

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Butterfly Hooks

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The foot placements inside the opponent’s thighs while playing butterfly guard. These hooks are t...

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Butterfly Guard

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A guard position where the practitioner sits upright with both feet hooked inside the opponent’s ...

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Brown Belt

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The rank just below black belt, where practitioners refine techniques and sharpen their competiti...

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Bow and Arrow Choke

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A powerful gi choke where the practitioner grips the opponent’s collar, rotates their body, and p...

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Blue Belt

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The second adult rank in BJJ, typically marking the transition from beginner to intermediate skil...

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