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This drill emphasizes fluidly transitioning between grips to maintain control or adapt to opponent counters. Practitioners work on changing collar grips, sleeve grips, wrist ties, or underhooks with precision and speed. The goal is to create seamless adjustme...

Guard passing flow drills link multiple passing techniques into smooth sequences, reinforcing adaptability against different guard styles. Practitioners practice transitioning between toreando, knee cut, over-under, and other passes in fluid motion. This appr...

The guard pull drill practices safely transitioning from standing to guard while maintaining control. Athletes rehearse timing grips, pulling posture, and landing in a secure guard position. This drill is particularly valuable for competitors who prefer guard...

Guard recovery drills help athletes regain guard after being passed or pressured. Practitioners focus on framing, hip movement, and re-inserting legs to re-establish guard control. Training this skill builds resilience against heavy passing pressure and preve...

Guard retention drills emphasize preventing passes before they are completed. Practitioners work on blocking angles, using hooks, and creating frames to stop the opponent’s progression. These drills highlight the proactive side of defense, teaching athletes t...

The half guard lockdown drill develops the ability to trap an opponent’s leg using the lockdown variation. By immobilizing the leg, practitioners limit the opponent’s mobility while setting up sweeps or submissions. This drill emphasizes control and patience,...

The hip escape drill, often called shrimping, is one of the most fundamental movements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By practicing sliding the hips away from an opponent, athletes create space for guard recovery, escapes, or defensive positioning. This drill builds...

The hip switch drill develops fluid hip mobility and the ability to quickly change sides during scrambles, escapes, or guard adjustments. By rotating the hips with precision, athletes can adapt to changing pressure and angles from an opponent. This drill impr...

Inverted guard entry drills train athletes to safely and effectively move into inverted positions where the legs can attack or off-balance the opponent. By rolling over the shoulders and engaging hooks, practitioners create unique angles for sweeps and submiss...

This drill emphasizes the use of the knee shield in half guard to maintain distance, block pressure, and create offensive setups. By drilling entry, placement, and adjustment of the knee shield, athletes learn to neutralize the top player’s control. It also d...

The knee slide pass drill focuses on driving the knee through an opponent’s guard to establish side control. Practitioners work on posture, pressure, and precise hip angles to cut through defenses efficiently. This drill sharpens guard passing fundamentals by...

This drill develops both balance and pressure from the knee-on-belly position, a dominant control that allows transitions and submissions. Practitioners practice applying body weight strategically while maintaining mobility. Training this drill improves sensi...

Lapel guard drills train the use of the gi’s lapel to establish control, break posture, and set up sweeps or submissions. Athletes rehearse grip entries, wrapping the lapel, and maintaining tension for maximum leverage. These drills highlight the creative use...

The leg drag drill teaches how to control and redirect an opponent’s legs to pass guard. By dragging the legs across the body and pinning the hips, practitioners secure dominant passing angles. This drill develops precision, balance, and timing, making it hig...

Leg entanglement drills focus on entering, controlling, and transitioning between positions such as 50/50, Ashi Garami, and outside Ashi. Athletes practice securing entries while preventing the opponent’s counters. These drills are essential in modern no-gi g...

This drill trains the setup and control of the leg lasso guard, where the shin and foot wrap around the opponent’s arm for control. Practitioners rehearse grip entries, lasso placement, and transitions into sweeps or submissions. The leg lasso drill improves ...

Omoplata transition drills train athletes to smoothly move into the shoulder lock from guard or open positions. Practitioners focus on hip movement, leg placement, and maintaining control through the transition. This drill sharpens both submission setups and ...

The open guard entry drill focuses on safely establishing open guard from standing or seated positions. Athletes practice grip placement, distance management, and transitioning into offensive guard structures. This drill develops timing and awareness during t...

The pass and pressure drill emphasizes combining guard passing with constant top pressure to wear down the opponent. Athletes focus on using body weight, posture, and angles to neutralize defenses while progressing into dominant positions. This drill sharpens...

Positional sparring begins in a set position—such as mount, side control, or guard—to isolate specific escapes, controls, or submissions. By narrowing the scope of training, athletes can focus on key skills without relying on luck or flow of a full roll. This...