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Technique: 'Takedowns/Controls - Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing';

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Collar Control from Standing, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Single Leg Takedown, Knee Pick Takedown

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Collar Control from Standing, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Single Leg Takedown, Knee Pick Takedown

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows three simple yet effective wrestling-style takedowns with the Gi: [I] Setting up a Single Leg is often best accomplished with a Collar Grip; keep your opponent busy with the grip, i.e. ward off his a...

Posted: 4 days ago

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Techniques: Double Leg Takedown (219) :: Knee Pick Takedown (21) :: Single Leg Takedown (144) :: Collar Control from Standing (13) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (15)

1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Double Leg from 1Leg X Guard vs Back Step Pass

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1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Double Leg from 1Leg X Guard vs Back Step Pass

3 Part Technique - Since everyone who trains under Marcelo at his academy is well-versed in the 1Leg X Guard Sweep, many in-house strategies have been developed to counter the position. Regardless of the tactic employed, Marcelo mainta...

Posted: 309 days ago

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Techniques: 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard (233) :: Double Leg from 1Leg X Guard vs Back Step (6) :: 1Leg X Guard Entry (265) :: 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount (47) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (9)

Breaking Gi Grips from Standing, Cross Sleeve Far Ankle Pick, Single Leg Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip from Single Leg Control

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Breaking Gi Grips from Standing, Cross Sleeve Far Ankle Pick, Single Leg Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip from Single Leg Control

3 Part Technique - Don't let go of what you gain after breaking grips; hold onto whatever you can and use it to set up your own attack. For example, from the standing position, after removing your opponent's collar grip, claim dominion...

Posted: 320 days ago

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Techniques: Ankle Pick Takedown (18) :: Single Leg Takedown (105) :: Breaking Gi Grips from Standing (54) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (5)

Collar Control from Standing, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Single Leg Takedown

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Collar Control from Standing, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Single Leg Takedown

4 Part Technique - According to Marcelo, you do not have to spend a significant portion of your training time learning takedowns in order to be successful in competition. Since you will always have the option of pulling guard, all you ...

Posted: 509 days ago

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Techniques: Single Leg Takedown (94) :: Collar Control from Standing (6) :: Hand Fighting from Standing (80) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (3)

Single Leg Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Double Leg Takedown, Guard Pull, 1 Leg X Guard Entry

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Single Leg Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip, Double Leg Takedown, Guard Pull, 1 Leg X Guard Entry

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is escaping your Single Leg, use the Pumphandle Grip to keep control. This Gi grip connects well into a Double Leg, because of it's strong hip control. If the opponent sprawls his near leg back far en...

Posted: 665 days ago

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Techniques: 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control (88) :: Double Leg Takedown (161) :: Single Leg Takedown (94) :: Guard Pull from Takedown (6) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (3)

Collar Control from Standing, Ankle Pick Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing, Single Leg Takedown

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Collar Control from Standing, Ankle Pick Takedown, Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing, Single Leg Takedown

3 Part Technique - It's important to not just rely on pulling guard; you should consider the option of taking your opponent down to get on top. Control your opponent's collar and begin circling away from the side of the grip you've mad...

Posted: 783 days ago

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Techniques: Ankle Pick Takedown (14) :: Single Leg Takedown (94) :: Collar Control from Standing (6) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (3)