Wrist/Elbow & Head Grips Closed Guard (Bottom)

 

I. Maintaining/Recovering Position

II. Transitions/Sweeps

1. Transitions

-Transition to Top Lock(High Guard) 

    -High priority move

-Transition to Side Scissors 

    *elbow method - Ryan example

-Transition to Standing

    -Push the head Variation *Damien Maia *example

    -Switch Sides Variation *TJ Dillashaw 

2. Sweeps

-Scissor sweep (low percentage move) *example

-Pendulum Sweep *Chewy  *Lachlan example

-Flower Sweep *

III. Submissions

-Triangle Choke *example

-Armbar 

Primary Path

Wrist/Elbow & Head Grips to

1. Top lock

2. Swim for better grips

3. Stay in position & work sweeps and submissions 

Notes:

In many ways this position most resembles the classic gi guard position where you have a grip on the opponents lapel and sleeve. On one hand, there are many techniques you can perform from this position. On the other hand you have less control over your opponents upper body. It is quite easy for them to push your head control arm off and establish posture. From a self defense point of view this lack of control translates to more opportunities for your opponent to strike you. As such, instead of playing the BJJ game and try to sweep or submit from here, in a real fight it will usually be best to get better grips or go for the top lock. If you do choose to work other techniques it's important to be active and not lay there waiting to react to your opponents action. 

Scissor Sweep

Gi

-Scissor Sweep-> Armbar *example

-Scissor Sweep-> Triangle *example

-Scissor Sweep-> Reverse Scissor Sweep *example

-Scissor Sweep->Cross Choke *example

No-Gi

-Scissor Sweep-> Triangle *example

-Scissor Sweep->Kimura *example

Sit-Up Sweep/Hip Bump Sweep

Sit-Up Sweep (Wrist Grab Variation) *example

Sit-Up Sweep (Arm Drag Variation) *example

Sit-Up Sweep (Collar Tie Variation) to Triangle Choke *Example *Example *Example *Example *Example

Sit-Up Sweep to Guillotine Choke *Knight Example

Danaher: Enter The System: Back Attacks

Vol 1

Back Attack System Overview	0 - 7:20
Introduction	7:20 - 8:20
The Back As Ultimate Position	8:20 - 9:35
Limitations of Straitjacket System	9:35 - 11:56
Introduction to Straightjacket System	11:56 - 13:32
General Reflections on the Back	13:32 - 15:00
Left/Right Control	15;00 - 22:28
Strangle Hand/Control Hand Dichotomy	22:28 - 24:54
Fundamental Insight of Offense & Defense on The Back: The Head Trap  -Head and Strangle Arm on Opposite Sides	24:54 - 30:25
Alignment and Deficit Problem	30:25 - 37:03
Solving Alignment Problem - Understanding -opp. wants to 1) beat the bottom hook, 2) then knee, 3) the head, 4) the inside shoulder	37:03 - 46:06
Protecting The Bottom Hook -Instead of conventional hooks, use 1) post rear mount, 2) body triangle, or 3) feet locked under opp. top leg, or 4) crossed feet positioned correctly. -shows counter to crossed ankle and body triangle foot lock attacks	46:06 - 56:49
Through Movement -opp. beats the hook -Push off floor with foot moving opp. to opposite side. Correctly position legs.	56:49 - 1:04:36
Through Movement - 2 -opp. beats the knee -Tripod up to recover back position	1:04:36 - 1:11:41
Switching Arms -opp. beats the head (also beats bottom hook but not knee) -Switch strangle arm to under arm position, then get a cross grip on opp. wrist. As you pull, your other arm moves to a strangle arm position and helps pull opp. to other side.	1:11:41 - 1:16:01
Solving The Deficit Problem	1:16:01 - 1:25:58
SOLVING THE PINNED ARM PROBLEM	1:25:58 - 1:34:24

Vol 2

Neutrality Principle -Falling to either side is good	0 - 9:57
Primacy Principle -Prefers strangle holds over joint locks	9:57 - 12:38
Percentage Principle -Rear naked choke is the #1 finish in BJJ and MMA (percentage wise)	12:38 - 15:12
Top Position -Battle to have your hands on top of opp. hands. -If you can't get your hand on top of strangle hand, use leg to pin his arm	15:12 - 19:06
Hidden Hand Principle -Hide the choking hand high on opp. neck and with your chin. -Don't expose the hand that goes behind opp. head for him to grab.	19:06 - 23:55
Specific Grips Principle -Straight Grips-your left hand grabs his left hand. Your right hand grabs opp. right hand. Grab along the knuckle line. -Cross Grips-Your left hand grabs opp. right hand. Your right hand grabs opp. left hand. Grab along wrist line.	23:55 - 28:04
Default Principle -Whenever the chin strays away from the chest, strangle hand goes for the choke. This must be instinctual.	28:04 - 32:23
Hierarchy Principle -Hierarchy of hand fighting positions (worst to best)     -Straight grips: opp. hands on top     -Straight grips: opp. hand on top of strangle arm. Your hand on     top of control arm     -Single cross grip     -Double cross grip	32:23 - 38:40
Concentration/Diffusion Principle -Primary system concentrates effort on rear naked choke -Auxiliary systems diffuse many attacks over the body	38:40 - 41:48
Closed Wedges Principle -Hierarchy of lower body positions (Best to worst)     -Body Triangle     -Hip Lock     -Properly Positioned Crossed Feet     -Post Rear Mount     -Conventional Hooks	41:48 - 48:53

Vol 3

Underarm Side -Putting Opp. to one side when they go straight back. -Fall to Underarm Side 1      -Opp. holding your strangle hand.     -Lift control arm, then push strangle hand down below opp.     sternum.      -Trap opp. arm with your leg. Shoelaces area of foot behind      opp. back.	0 -14:40
Double Straight Direct Grip -Opp. hand on top of strangle arm.     -Pull strangle hand back to free grip. Then grab his hand.     -You now have double straight grips     -Push opp. hand down and trap leg.	14:40 - 19:11
Single Cross Grip -Going to double straight grip to single cross grip. -Trap the top arm with leg.	19:11 - 25:45
Double Cross / Indirect Grip -You have single cross grip. Your opp. protecting neck with x style block with his free hand. You attempt to strangle and opp. grabs your wrist. Trap his top arm with leg, then free your other arm by straight gripping opp. arm with your bottom arm.	25:45 - 30:40
Double Cross / Direct Grips -You have single cross grip. Opp. tries to free his trapped arm by pushing on your bottom hand with his free bottom hand. You grab his bottom hand with your free top hand. Trap his top arm with leg, then free your other arm by straight gripping opp. arm with your bottom arm.	30:40 - 36:42
Neck Penetration System	36:42 - 46:55
New Theory of Strangling Mechanics -Traditional Contracting Method -Rotational Method	46:55 - 57:36

Vol 4

One Handed Strangle	0 - 4:24
Technical Notes on Rear Naked Strangle -wrist over wrist. Then elbow forward. Then punch through. Make sure the support hand is deep enough.	4:24 - 12:38
Mandible Strangles	12:38 - 20:16
Intro Overarm Side	20:16 - 32:07
Overarm Side / Wedging Method	32:07 - 39:04
Overarm Side / Side Switching Method	39:04 - 46:13
Working of Straitjacket System Conclusion	46:13 - 50:33

Vol 5

Auxiliary Systems Introduction	0 - 3:33
Rear Triangle System	3:33 - 12:49
Diversifying Attacks	12:49 - 22:00
Troubleshooting	22:00 - 30:34
Reverse Top Lock System	30:34 - 44:28
Cross Body Ride	44:28 - 53:49
Leg Attacks	53:49 - 1:06:41

Vol 6

Leg Attacks 2	0 - 10:17
Arm Attack/Hammer Lock	10:17 - 19:10
Twister	19:10 - 25:27
Transitions	25:27 - 32:56
Back Crucifix	32:56 - 43:00
Strangles	43:00 - 53:30
Arm Locks	53:30 - 1:10:29

Vol 7

Establishing hooks and rear mounts Introduction -Leg Positions    -Back knee at far hip, front knee above thigh    -Back knee at far hip, front knee grounded by opp. knee    -Back knee grounded by opp. knee, other foot on ground	0 - 7:08
Focus Points -Upper Body Grips    -Tight waist    -Seatbelt    -1 on 1 (Underarm straight grip)	7:08 - 18:05
Foot and Knee Entries	18:05 - 31:23
Near Side Entries 01 -Sagging Entry	31:23 - 39:54
Near Side Entries 02	39:54 - 46:32
Near Side Entries 03	46:32 - 53:16

Vol 8

Near Side Entries 04	0 - 7:23
Near Side Entries 05	7:23 - 18:10
Rolling Entries 01	18:10 - 29:45
Rolling Entries 02	29:45 - 41:58
FOUR Point Position	41:58 - 53:08
Conclusion	53:08 - 54:51

Danaher: Front Headlock: Enter The System

Volume 1

System Overview 0 - 18:05

Introduction Front Headlock 18:05 - 24:52

Control vs Submission 24:52 - 27:424 

Main Scenarios of Front Headlock System 27:42 - 30:46

1) Standing

2) Kneeling

3) You Are Seated

4) While Passing Guard

4 Points of Control 30:46 - 37:48

1) Your shoulder on back of opp. neck (prevents opp. moving forward)

2) Hand on opp. chin (chin strap) (prevents opp. moving backward) Your elbow pulled back.

3) Hand on opp. elbow (either outside or inside grip) Your elbow pulled back

Vulnerabilities of Front Headlock 37:48 - 45:06

Helpful Terminology and Concepts 45:06 - 49:524 

Step System49:52 - 54:25

Volume 2

Reactive entries	0 - 6:17
Reactive entries single	6:17 - 11:11
Reactive entries down blocks	11:11 - 16:09
Proactive entries snap downs	16:09 - 23:20
Inside tie straight snap	23:20 - 27:51
Inside tie side to side snap downs	27:51 - 30:04
Mutual collar ties snap down	30:04 - 34:39
Inside tie cross snap	34:39 - 39:17
Over tie snap down - outside Control	39:17 - 46:42
Half overtie snap	46:42 - 50:39
2 on 1 snap down	50:39 - 58:38
Over hook and under hook snap downs	58:38 - 1:03:09
Fake shot snap down	1:03:09 - 1:10:14
Taking standing front headlock to Mat - circling method	1:10:14 - 1:13:22
Taking stand front headlock to Mat sumi-gaeshi	1:13:22 - 1:17:11

Volume 3

introduction To Kneeling Fronbt Headlocks	0 - 2:54
high wrist series	2:54- 14:47
centerline shift	14:47 - 17:54
high elbow guillotine first impressions	17:54 - 23:12
low elbow guillotine high wrist position	23:12 - 27:30
arm in guillotine high wrist position	27:30 - 32:48
high wrist position one handed guillotine	32:48 - 36:56
high wrist power guillotine	36:56 - 41:40
Kneeling front headlock katagatame series	41:40 - 47:19
front katagatame anaconda strangle	47:19 - 55:32

Volume 4

Front kata gatame anaconda strangle - Olympic roll	0 - 8:32
Anaconda strangle leg assist	8:32 - 14:58
Anaconda strangle critical details	14:58 - 20:05
Anaconda strangle elbow to elbow method	20:05 - 32:41
Darce strangle / inverted kata gatame	32:41 - 54:30

Tripod Sweep (Counter)

 -Foot Kick (kick foot free) *example

Double Ankle Grab Sweep (Counter)

Countering The Knees on Hips Version

-Leg Kick Out *example

-Hips Forward Counter *example *example

-Pinch The Knees *example

-Triangle The Legs To Leg Attack *example

Countering The Feet On Hips Version

-Leg Kick Out *example