Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques for MMA
Techniques demonstrated by Eddie Kone, a brown belt under Royler Gracie. For more details check out www.rgda-uk.com.
Takedown to Leglock / shin crank
1. Eddie and Sami tie up.
2. Eddie drops to one knee for the single leg…
3.… before taking control of both legs.
4. Keeping his back straight Eddie hoists Sami up.
5. …before slamming him to the mat.
6. Placing his left arm between Sami’s shins…
7. …Eddie takes control of the near leg.
8. Eddie falls back.
9. …triangling his legs around the body to complete the submission.
Armbar variation from guard
1. Eddie has closed guard
2. Pushing Sami’s arms away…
3. …Eddie breaks his posture
4. Eddie brings his left foot onto Sami’s hip
5. With his right leg across the shoulders Eddie takes a tight overhook on the left arm
6. In control, Eddie leans back to complete the armbar
7. Alternate view
Sweep from half-guard
1. Eddie catches a foot from his half guard…
2. …with both hands, he brings Sami’s foot towards him
3. Hooking his own left foot over Sami’s right leg…
4. …Eddie sweeps away the leg to break Sami’s base
5. Taking care to stay away from Sami’s legs…
6. …Eddie works his way to side control
Kneebar from standing guard
1. Eddie is standing in Sami’s guard
2. Taking control of Sami’s right knee…
3. …Eddie spins round to trap the leg
4. Pinching Sami’s leg tightly between his own, Eddie sits down on his stomach
5. Dropping to the side and crossing his legs around Sami’s…
6. …Eddie completes the kneebar
Countering a kimura with an armbar
1. Sami grabs Eddie’s wrist with his left hand…
2. …bringing his right hand over the top to attempt a kimura
3. Eddie steps away to make space
4. Stepping his right leg out of the guard…
5. Eddie seizes the right arm and circles around
6. Pinning Sami’s head to the floor…
7. …Eddie pinches his knees together to extend the arm
Trip takedown to mount position
1. Sami and Eddie are in the clinch
2. Eddie slips to the side placing his foot behind Sami’s
3. Eddie brings his foot inside for the trip
4. Once on the floor Eddie quickly moves to mount…
5. …sitting up to deliver punches
