No-Gi Anti-Jitsu Flow

Complete no-gi game from standing through guard play to dominant positions. Practical pathways from takedowns or defensive scenarios into guard, passing sequences, & high-percentage submissions.

Flow outline

  1. No Gi Anti Jitsu

    • Quick note: foundational node represents the starting philosophy of no-gi approach, focusing on practical, high-percentage techniques that work without the gi. It establishes the mindset of controlling distance, managing grips, and transitioning effectively between standing and ground scenarios. Don’t force it

  2. Takedown

    • the takedown position represents successful execution of standing techniques that bring the opponent to the ground while maintaining your own balance and control. critical transition from standing to ground fighting sets up immediate opportunities for dominant positions or guard passes. switch if it stalls

  3. Get Taken Down

    • Key detail: from here, defensive scenario occurs when your opponent successfully executes a takedown against you, requiring immediate defensive reactions and recovery strategies. from position, you'll need to manage distance, create frames, and look for opportunities to wrestle up or set guard. switch if it stalls

  4. In Guard

    • Most of the time The guard position represents being on your back with your legs controlling your opponent's posture and movement. defensive position allows for various sweeps, submissions, and transitions while managing your opponent's passing attempts and creating offensive opportunities

  5. Side Control

    • From here, Side control is a dominant top position where you're perpendicular to your opponent with chest-to-chest pressure and control of their upper body. position offers multiple submission pathways including arm attacks, chokes, and transitions to mount or north-south positions

  6. Mount

    • usually the mount position represents the most dominant top position in bjj, where you're sitting on your opponent's torso with your legs controlling their hips. from here, you have excellent control and numerous submission options while limiting your opponent's defensive movements

  7. Half Guard

    • Half guard is a transitional position where you're controlling one of your opponent's legs between your own while they attempt to pass. position offers opportunities for sweeps, submissions, and transitions to better positions like full guard or back control

  8. Wrestle Up

    • Key detail: wrestling up refers to the technique of transitioning from a defensive ground position back to standing or to a dominant top position. involves creating space, establishing underhooks or frames, and using explosive movements to reverse the position or stand up safely. angle matters

  9. Open Guard

    • Most of the time Open guard represents a dynamic guard position where your legs are not closed around your opponent but instead use various hooks, frames, and grips to control distance and create offensive opportunities. position allows for sweeps, submissions, and transitions to other guard variations

  10. Arm Triangle

    • If they frame, the arm triangle is a powerful choke submission that can be applied from various positions including side control and mount. technique involves trapping your opponent's arm and head together while applying pressure to the carotid arteries to secure the submission. don’t force it

  11. RNC

    • The rear naked choke is one of the most effective submissions in BJJ, applied from back control with your arms wrapped around your opponent's neck. high-percentage finish requires proper positioning, hand placement, and pressure application to secure the tap. Angle matters

  12. RNC

    • Often rear naked choke variation represents a specific pathway to the submission from a particular position or transition. The mechanics remain similar but the entry and setup differ based on the preceding technique or positional context

  13. Kimura

    • From here, the kimura is a versatile shoulder lock submission that can be applied from numerous positions including side control, guard, and half guard. technique involves isolating your opponent's arm and applying rotational pressure to the shoulder joint. timing beats strength

  14. Arm Triangle

    • arm triangle variation represents a specific application of the choke from side control or similar positions. The setup and finishing details may vary slightly based on your specific positioning and your opponent's defensive reactions

  15. Arm Bar

    • If it shows up, The arm bar is a fundamental joint lock submission that hyperextends the elbow joint by controlling your opponent's arm between your legs. technique can be executed from various positions including mount, guard, and transitions between positions

  16. Ankle Iso

    • From here, ankle isolation refers to techniques that control and attack your opponent's ankle joint, potentially leading to submissions like straight ankle locks or toe holds. represents a specific focus within the open guard for attacking the lower extremities

  17. Cradle Slaydle

    • If they frame, quick note: the cradle slaydle is a specific control position that combines elements of cradle control with slaydle positioning to immobilize your opponent and create submission opportunities. advanced technique requires precise limb control and pressure application. timing beats strength

  18. Americana

    • Quick note: The americana is a shoulder lock submission that applies pressure to the shoulder joint by controlling your opponent's wrist and applying upward rotational force. technique is commonly applied from side control, mount, and other dominant positions. Timing beats strength

Branch conditions