The Fundamental Offensive Training

The essential offensive pathways from dominant top positions

Flow outline

  1. Offensive

    • Most of the time The foundation of all offensive endeavors from the top position. represents the mindset and strategic approach to initiating attacks while maintaining superior control and pressure

  2. Top Side Control

    • Once set, a dominant control position where the practitioner applies chest-to-chest pressure while controlling the opponent's upper body. from here, one can advance to more dominant positions or attack with various submissions

  3. Top Full Guard

    • Most of the time The position of being inside the opponent's closed guard while maintaining posture and control. The primary goal is to safely open the guard and advance to more advantageous positions. Angle matters

  4. Top Half Guard

    • Often A transitional control position where the practitioner has passed one leg while the opponent retains control of the other. position offers multiple pathways to side control or submission opportunities

  5. Full Mount

    • The most dominant top position, where the practitioner sits astride the opponent's torso with both knees on the mat. position offers numerous high-percentage submission opportunities while maintaining maximum control. Angle matters

  6. Back Mount Setup

    • The process of transitioning from a dominant top position to taking the opponent's back. involves controlling the upper body while securing hooks and establishing the seatbelt grip

  7. Bow And Arrow Choke

    • Most of the time A highly effective gi choke from the back mount position. The practitioner uses the opponent's lapel and collar while applying pressure with the legs to create a powerful choking mechanism. Timing beats strength

  8. Rear Naked Choke

    • most of the time the fundamental no-gi submission from back control. choke is applied by securing the arm under the opponent's chin and behind the neck, then finishing with proper hand positioning and pressure. don’t force it

  9. Neck Crank

    • If they frame, a cervical spine manipulation from back control that applies pressure to the neck. technique requires careful application and control to avoid injury while achieving the submission

  10. Mounted Triangle Setup

    • Often The process of transitioning from mount to the triangle choke position. involves controlling the opponent's arm and creating the necessary angle to secure the leg entanglement. Don’t force it

  11. Mounted Triangle

    • If they frame, most of the time a powerful triangle choke applied from the mount position. the practitioner uses leg control to isolate the opponent's head and arm while maintaining top pressure for the finish. switch if it stalls

  12. Triangle

    • From here, The fundamental triangle choke from guard or mount positions. submission uses leg control to isolate the opponent's head and arm, creating a blood choke through proper angle and pressure

  13. D'Arce Choke

    • A front headlock choke that applies pressure to both carotid arteries. The practitioner secures the arm under the opponent's armpit and behind the neck, then finishes with proper positioning and squeeze. Don’t force it

  14. Anaconda Choke

    • A front headlock choke similar to the D'Arce but with the arm entering from the opposite side. submission creates a powerful constriction around the opponent's neck and shoulder

  15. Japanese Necktie

    • Usually A variation of the front headlock choke that applies pressure from a different angle. technique uses the practitioner's arm and shoulder to create a tight constriction around the opponent's neck

  16. Pin One Arm And Look For The Arm Bar

    • From here, the process of isolating the opponent's arm from mount to set up the arm bar. involves controlling the wrist and elbow while creating the necessary space to transition to the finishing position

  17. Arm Bar

    • The fundamental joint lock that hyperextends the elbow. From mount, the practitioner controls the opponent's arm between their legs and applies pressure to achieve the submission. Don’t force it

  18. Lapel Choke

    • a gi choke from mount using the opponent's own lapel. the practitioner feeds the lapel across the neck and applies pressure with both hands to create the choking mechanism

  19. Ezekiel Choke

    • A versatile choke that can be applied from mount or guard. The practitioner uses their sleeve to create pressure on the opponent's carotid arteries while maintaining control. Don’t force it

  20. Cross Collar Choke

    • If it shows up, The fundamental gi choke from mount. The practitioner grips deep in both collars and applies pressure with the wrists and forearms to achieve the submission. Don’t force it

  21. Back Mount

    • The most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where the practitioner controls the opponent's back with hooks and upper body control. position offers numerous high-percentage submission opportunities

  22. De La Riva Guard

    • If they frame, a standing guard passing position where the practitioner controls the opponent's leg with the de la riva hook. position sets up various passing sequences and transitions

  23. Ruotolo Brothers Pass

    • Once set, if it shows up, a modern guard passing technique popularized by the ruotolo brothers. pass involves specific leg positioning and pressure to overcome the de la riva guard and advance to side control

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