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 Jiu Jitsu self defense technique against a bear hug from the front.

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.

Drill to improve your stance, level changes and sprawls.

Drill to help develop a fast sprawl.

Drill to develop speed and agility while using guard pass combinations.

Oldman single leg takedown variation.

Using movement to set up the single when opponent has the same stance.

Wrestling proper movement and sprawl drill.

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.

Retaining the mount when opponent pushes your hips.

Use basic mount retention skills to stay mounted.