Monthly Archives: December 2010

In this sweep, your opponent is basing out rather than overcompensating his weight too far forward or back in an attempt to “surf” on top of your guard and avoid the sweep. Instead, of taking him over in the previous angles, you stretch him out with your legs and use a classic “standing in base” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu movement to transition in to a standing position, then circle until he loses his base and fall to his back. Continue reading →

Here is an alternate angle to help you in learning the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques series from reverse de la Riva / reverse x-guard. Continue reading →

In the last lesson, Prof. Whittier showed the first in the sweep series, best when your opponent’s weight is pitched slightly forward. With this next BJJ sweep, your opponent will either be basing his weight slightly back, or his weight will shift back as you start to unbalance him. Continue reading →

Following up from the last few videos, let’s take a look at how to transition into the “revese De La Riva,” or “reverse x-guard” position, which is a logical follow-up if your opponent continues to move away from his trapped leg and toward your back from the initial guard position. Continue reading →