The Merge: KAYNAN DUARTE SLIDE-BY BREAKDOWN
December 11th, 2020 was an exciting day for Jiu Jitsu fans across the globe tuning into "Who's Number One" 5. The highly anticipated main event between Rodolfo Vieira and Kaynan Duarte was a face-...
Interview: Joe Lauzon, UFC Legend & Owner of Lauzon MMA
It's not everyday that you get to talk to a: UFC legend Successful academy owner Great guy But today we checked all three boxes. In this interview you're going to get a behind the scenes st...
The Merge: DOUBLE LEG "HIP FEED" SPRAWL DETAIL
Let’s just focus on the hips in this episode! Michael demonstrates a powerful way to defend your opponents tight double leg takedown just by changing the angle of your hips. Initially favoring one...
The Merge: DOUBLE LEG TO SAG HEADLOCK
Michael Trasso's opening match victory at the 2020 IBJJF No Gi Pan American Championships came down to a takedown. As Michael shot a double leg from space his opponent defended by sprawling and un...
The Merge: DARRION CALDWELL SAG HEADLOCK
Rewind back to 2009! One of the biggest upsets in NCAA wrestling finals history - Darrion Caldwell vs #1 seed and returning national champion, Brent Metcalf. Early in the first period Darrion scor...
The Merge: James Green Navy Finish & Single Leg Navy Finish to Knee Bar
Michael breaks down James Green's navy finish from the 2020 RTC Cup when he faced Anthony Echemendia. Michael also shows how this technique can be used in Jiu Jitsu to finish a single leg takedown...
The Merge: SINGLE LEG POSITIONING TIP (NO GI)- WHEN TO "SPLIT YOUR HANDS
To split, or not to split, that is the question. Michael walks us through one of the biggest reasons single leg takedown attempts fail in No Gi Jiu Jitsu due to unnecessary splitting of the hands ...
THE MERGE: YIANNI DIAKOMIHALIS FAKE SINGLE LEG TO ARM DRAG SWEEP SINGLE LEG
Yianni Diakomihalis is one of the most dangerous, exciting, unpredictable wrestlers in todays sport. Michael breaks down a highlight when Yianni went toe to toe with Zain Retherford in the 2019 Fi...
The Merge: Single Leg Defense - Rolling Kneebar
Michael demonstrates a sneaky way to defend your opponents single leg takedown attempt by putting them in a submission. Michael also covers important details related to finishing the submission o...
THE MERGE: GUSTAVO BATISTA X CHOKE TO KNEE SLICE PASS
Gustavo Batista and Vinicius Ferreira faced off at the 3CG Kumite 7. While in the deep half position, Vinicius feeds Gustavo's lapel through his right leg. This tightens the position and signific...
THE MERGE: GORDON RYAN ELBOW PASS SETUP - 2019 ADCC
Michael rewinds back to the 2019 99KG ADCC semi-finals when Gordon Ryan applied an elbow pass setup on Lucas Barbosa. Michael explains what an elbow pass is, when to use it, how to effectively exe...
THE MERGE: SINGLE LEG DEFENSE - STANDING SWITCH TO BACK TAKE & CALF SLICER
Nate Jackson uses a standing switch to defend a single leg, sit his opponent to their hip, and score a takedown in wrestling. Michael breaks down how you can utilize this single leg defense in Jiu...
Kayla Harrison to Fight at Invicta FC 43 as a Flyweight
2x Olympic Judo Gold Medaist & Professional Fighters League Champion Kayla Harrison will be stepping into the Invicta cage to fight against Courtney King on November 20th. With the PFL on hold ...
THE MERGE: SINGLE LEG RUN THE PIPE TRIP VARIATION
Michael shows a variation to the standard run the pipe finish. This trip variation can be used to finish the takedown or as a setup to run the pipe. Check out Ep. 10 on the key elements needed to ...
The American Judo System - Systematically Improve Your Judo & BJJ
Olympic Medalist & World Judo Champion Jimmy Pedro & Olympic Medalist & BJJ Black Belt Travis Stevens have teamed up to bring you the AMERICAN JUDO SYSTEM. The American Judo System is m...
THE MERGE: Butterfly Hook Sweep Defense - Head Post Defense
Michael breaks down one of his advanced butterfly hook sweep defenses. This technique is often used as a last resort if your opponent is able to solidify a strong hook sweep position, trap your arm...
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