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These Lasso Sweeps Work Every Time vs Kneeling Passers
When a passer plants both knees on the mat, many guards stall. The lasso guard does the opposite—it gives you easy sweeps and fast arm-bars. Below are four high-percentage attacks we teach in the Advanced Gi Curriculum at BJJ Lab Zürich. Tilt Sweep + Easy Arm-Bar Scissor Sweep vs Posted Knee Knee-Lever Sweep When Your […]
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5 BJJ Moves Your Opponent Won’t See Coming
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the classic advice is “position before submission”—and for good reason. Most of the time, controlling the position gives you the best chance to finish. But sometimes, a well-timed surprise move can catch your opponent off guard and shift the whole match. Here are five techniques that aren’t part of everyone’s game but […]
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How to Safely Open the Closed Guard (BJJ Fundamentals)
The closed guard is one of the most powerful guards in jiu-jitsu. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to open it safely — without getting swept or submitted. In this video, we teach a simple and effective system to open the closed guard in both gi and nogi. The key is to stand […]
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How to Pass with the North-South System
Our north-south passing system is a great way to get past your opponent’s guard if your regular outside passes don’t work. It works against different reactions and gives you multiple options to finish the pass. The key to this system is finding the right angle and dealing with their frames to close the distance. If […]
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How to Pass Half Guard and Get to Mount
Half guard is one of the best passing positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When you have chest-to-chest control, you’re already in a strong position—you control both their shoulders and hips. Your goal is simple: clear your trapped knee, then your foot, and move into mount. The key is getting your knee to the ground. Once it’s […]