Collar and Sleeve Mastery

Traditional collar and sleeve control as the foundation for gi BJJ. The hierarchy of technique built from that grip.

Flow outline

  1. 2023 Class Notes

    • From here, A comprehensive collection of gi-focused techniques from various instructors, emphasizing traditional collar and sleeve grips as the core of all positions and transitions

  2. Brent Classes

    • From here, Instruction focusing on establishing dominant grips from standing positions and transitioning to pins, with particular emphasis on collar control to set up takedowns and half guard passes

  3. Mario Classes

    • Once set, traditional gi techniques emphasizing sleeve control from guard positions and collar attacks from side mount, focusing on how proper grip breaks lead to effective guard passing and submissions. switch if it stalls

  4. Charles Classes

    • Instruction in lockdown half guard techniques with emphasis on controlling the opponent's collar and sleeve to prevent passes and create submission opportunities from bottom positions

  5. Mitch Classes

    • Most of the time Butterfly guard fundamentals focusing on establishing sleeve and collar grips to control distance and create sweeping opportunities against standing opponents

  6. Mike Classes

    • Advanced lapel choke techniques from pin positions, emphasizing how to use the gi collar creatively while maintaining control of the opponent's sleeve to secure submissions. Angle matters

  7. Mario Baratoplata

    • From here, often a traditional gi submission from side control, utilizing sleeve control to isolate the arm and the opponent's own gi lapel to apply shoulder pressure, emphasizing proper collar grip placement

  8. Mario Guard Passing

    • Most of the time Systematic approaches to passing guard while maintaining dominant collar and sleeve grips, focusing on breaking the opponent's grips and establishing control before advancing position

  9. Charles Lockdown

    • From here, A half guard variation emphasizing control of the opponent's collar and sleeve to prevent passes, using the gi to create leverage for sweeps and submissions from bottom position. Don’t force it

  10. Mitch Butterfly Guard

    • Open guard techniques focusing on establishing sleeve and collar grips to control the standing opponent's posture, creating opportunities for sweeps and submissions through proper grip management

  11. Brent Takedowns

    • Once set, most of the time gi-based takedowns emphasizing the establishment of dominant collar and sleeve grips before executing throws, focusing on grip breaks and control transitions to the ground

  12. Mike Lapel Chokes

    • Advanced submission techniques utilizing the gi lapel from various pin positions, emphasizing proper collar grip placement and sleeve control to secure chokes while maintaining positional dominance

  13. Mario Side Mount Attacks

    • From here, comprehensive attack sequences from side control, focusing on establishing dominant collar grips and controlling the opponent's sleeve to set up submissions and advance to more dominant positions

  14. Brent Half Guard Passes

    • systematic approaches to passing half guard while maintaining control of the opponent's collar and sleeve, emphasizing grip breaks and pressure passing techniques specific to gi grappling

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