Basic Gracie self defense technique against a bear hug from behind going under the arms.

Basic Gracie self defense technique against a bear hug from behind going over the arms.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a choke from behind.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a neck grab from behind.

Basic Gracie self defense technique against a choke from behind when opponent is pulling you backwards.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a shoulder grab when opponent tries to straighten their arm to escape.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a shoulder grab.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a thumb up collar grip.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a palm up collar grip.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a palm down collar grip. Can also be used against a palm down hair or neck grab.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a two handed collar grab when opponents arms are close.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a two handed collar grab when opponents arms are wide.

Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a bear hug from the front going under the arms.

Basic Gracie self defense escape from two handed throat grab, finishing with a hip toss.

Basic Gracie self defense escape from two handed throat grab.

Retaining the mount when opponent pushes you side to side.

Retaining the mount when opponent pushes your chest.

Retaining the mount when opponent pushes your knee.

Gracie self defense to escape two handed wrist grab.

Gracie self defense to free single hand wrist grab.