2nd degree Combat Base Black Belt and Catch Wrestling expert, Bryan Roig, explains the three levels of take downs. He demonstrates take down variations off the under hook followed by a hold down and turn. He shows an eye socket lock and nose break. Ouch! Bryan encourages students to create pain… Lots of wicked finishes in this video. Be careful.

Former profession MMA fighter, 5th Degree Combat Base Black Belt and owner of So Cal Combat Club in Anaheim, California, Danny Suarez, taught a session on grappling for MMA. He demonstrates some effective takedowns off the wall with strikes to follow. Danny also shows some attacks from top quarter position and a top control kimura. He finishes with the arm pit escape from a failed arm bar, triangle attempt, or bottom side control. Hope to see you at our next camp!!

Jerry Wetzel of Red Zone Threat Management and Centerline Gym leads us through some drills on how to defend ourselves against an attacker with an edged weapon. Remember: pressure and closing the distance are key. Jerry shows us how to put the attacker on the ground and continues to show the disarm.

Chris covers the transition from knee of belly to back control as well as the “shit” spot. He transitions to choke options from the back. Counters are relax, frame and flow. The near and far side arm bar form knee on belly are demonstrated. Arm bars are ideally super slow and controlled. Be the guy on top. When on top, stay on top!! Chris then reviews the kesa gatame hold down. In conclusion, Chris gives a detailed break down on the kimura from the closed guard.

Think Street, Train Sport, Practice Art! Chris covers some dominant position drills for knee on belly and the “learned” version of side control. These drills help to solidify each position for street, sport and art as well as instill habits for smooth transitioning. Practice of these hold downs is key for the fundamental understanding of top position control. Enjoy!

Chris begins this segment by talking about injuries and training strategies. He then reviews concepts of base to hold a standing stance. The key is to not be stiff. Lastly, Chris demonstrates some drills on entries and judo and wrestling finishes. Let us know what you think!!

Using the choke threat, Chris starts with an arm trap to a straight arm lock. He explains how to maintain the arm trap wrap with frames. He moves into back take demonstrations from the same arm trap position. Chris, then, moves into the sport style sleeve grip and how to maintain those grips and use them to set up offensive techniques. He also shows the top players defensive options.

In this video, Chris demonstrates the principles of a proper choke without using a body. Find the soft spot in the neck to occlude the carotid artery. Chris demonstrates several setups and finishes for a standard cross collar choke from the closed guard. He also links the choke back to the sweep. We hope these details help to improve your chokes.

Chris begins by explaining passing, neutral/drilling and safety posture. Chris demonstrates the head butt defense for the bottom player and regaining posture for the top player. Timing is everything. Be aware of the sweeps. The three fundamental attacks of the guard are the lock, choke and sweep. If you are not being held down in the guard, you need to rise up. Be aware of the back attack threat. Chris goes into the details of the simple or scissors sweep.

Chris reviews the concepts of passing posture, neutral posture and safety posture. He demonstrates a drill to test posture. Relax, frame and flow to feel the best positions in the closed guard. You want to use your hips more than your hands. Active toes or flat feet? Chris talks about the difference. He demonstrates building passing posture from safety posture. Chris then moves on to describe breaking posture by connecting to the opponent, bringing heads together and using body weight to pull them done. The key to Jiu jitsu is having an impassable guard!

Chris begins this segment by talking about choosing a lead. He describes connecting a grip to a hip. Chris demonstrates a framing double grip to prevent head butts and pull your opponent. Light feet, heavy hips and elbow control. You can fight for three minutes, but you can dance all night. He moves on to show several grip breaks. Chris covers a bit of “self defense” by showing the proper response to being body locked from behind. Chris concludes this section by demonstrating the standard hip throw. Enjoy!

Chris reviews his classic stance for street, sport and art influenced by Rickson Gracie. He also covers the hand capping drill for entries where strikes are a possibility. Chris shows other entries including leading with a stomping push kick. Let us know what you think!

Chris begins the seminar by explaining his emphasis on the art of Jiu Jitsu. He then transitions into his instruction of the universal combat stance. The next topic is entry into the clinch and cloth grip with proper hip position. There are so many concepts in this video including how to control the lapel grip break, how to hold a tight grip, preventing the head butt from the guard, controlling an over hook or the head from the closed guard to set up attacks, and much more!!

Chris starts off this section with his standard instruction of the universal combat stance and base. Chris covers the basics of a hip throw into a leg vine take down. Several drills are explored including a drill for foot to hip connection, bumping the inside of the legs, inside and outside hooks which are all helpful in setting up a shot while wearing a gi. This is basically bluffing judo to wrestle. Chris moves into some “think street” techniques where he covers defense against a standing back attack. He shows how it is better to relax and shrug the neck than to stiffen up and how to change the defensive position into a take down. He also shows what to do if the attacker picks you up. We hope to see you at the next Combat Base Camp!

During our 2024 Combat Base Camp at Momentum Martial Arts in Reno, Nevada, Darien Cobon presented a session on running a martial arts business. He starts by asking the group what they are doing to generate leads. These are things like social media, word of mouth, referrals, affiliates, paid marketing, SEO on websites, flyers, and incentive programs. When we find things that are working, we should double down on those things and find ways to navigate the things that are difficult for us to do.

Darien then moves on to discuss ideas for promotions and offers such as $30 for 30 days, a 10 day free trial, or an attendance raffle. Advertising, branding, lifetime value of a client (LVC), client acquisition cost (CAC), inventory, student retention, strategy, and community are all discussed during this informative and thought provoking session. If you are running a business of any kind, you will benefit from this video.

Chris begins by reminding us to never be comfortable in the guard. Be continues to show posture breaking drills. He demonstrates some of the concepts of holding posture as well. He moves into Self Defense/MMA 101 for the closed guard. He explains how we can use the attempted strike to break posture and control arms. He explains how to use the collar grip to set up a deep chokes, arm attacks, and bringing it back into the simple sweep.

Chris begins by reviewing the concept of hands, head and hips. He then teaches the fundamental details of the scissor sweep or simple sweep as Chris refers to it. He offers different ways to adjust to the counters to the sweep. He covers ways to set up the sweep, sweeping the standing base, the “magic” sweep, and inside hook butterfly sweep variations. When you are in guard, make your opponent hold you down!!

In this video, Chris goes over hip position in the closed guard. He demonstrates how grips back up hips. The posture break and the elbow harvest work together. What do you do when your opponent stands in the closed guard? Chris shows some options here. Chris teaches at SBG SoCal in Pasadena twice a month. Stay tuned for future clips from these classes!

This video begins with an instruction of arm harvesting and the kimura/arm bar combo that is available from side control. Melissa shows many details of three different variations of this arm bar. After she demonstrates an arm bar from the back, the swinging arm bar drill from back attack, and several arm bar set ups from closed guard. We hope to see you at the next Combat Base Camp!!

In this seminar held at Excel Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside, California, Chris demonstrates key principles of standing techniques, covering details on hip control, grips, stance, and transitions to body locks. He also provides instruction on a basic hip throw, a counter to the hip throw, and collapsing takedown options.

During this 2016 seminar in Frankfurt Germany, Melissa goes over various ways to drill an armbar from the guard position including climbing, swinging, cross clamp, and flash. There are many fine points and details in this video to help improve your control and allow you to better set up and finish the armbar.

During the November 2022 Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, Chris instructs base and posture for a street, sport and art applicable stance. Many principles are revealed in this seminar including connecting hips to grips, keeping your hands up, entry to clinch, owning the hips and transitioning to the hip throw. He explains the concept of the collapsing takedown which is especially good for the aging athlete. Trust your hips!!

Looking to keep your opponent from passing your guard? BJJ Black Belt Melissa Haueter has got you covered with her signature "L Principle". This drilling video is perfect for beginners or black belts alike, this simple principle will help keep your opponent frustrated when attempting to pass. So whether you're just starting out or looking to add another tool to your arsenal, be sure to check out this video.

Continuing his seminar across the pond, Chris breaks down his strategies and techniques when your opponent is in your closed guard. He covers breaking your opponent down, keeping them from standing up, and don't forget your ABC's (Always Be Choking)!

In this video of his seminar series, Chris covers the three main passing postures in BJJ and how to control your opponent's hands, head, and hips. He also includes additional closed guard theory. This is essential information for any BJJ practitioner, so be sure to check it out!

In part two of his seminar on bent arm attacks, Chris continues his instruction on how to attack your opponent's arms. This video focuses explicitly on the americana.

In part two of his seminar on bent arm attacks, Chris continues his series on attacks on your opponent's arms. This video focuses explicitly on kimura details while your opponent is in your closed guard.

Watch the premier episode of our new Seminar Series. Bent arm attacks are a great technique to add to your arsenal and can be used both offensively and defensively. Chris provides a master class on how to apply bent arm attacks and also includes some of the finer points on the body mechanics that make these techniques work.