Basic Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defense headlock escape when you are able to maintain a good posture.

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 trap and roll mount escape. Includes basic shrimp escape from a failed trap and roll.

Using a fake shot to front headlock to set up a far side ankle pick.

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.

Use a fake shot to front headlock as the set up to the ankle pick takedown.

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.