Hook & Vine
8:01mIn this video, Melissa shows a variety of techniques based on the "hook & vine" guard. You'll start by learning a few basic drills to get comfortable in the position, then you'll learn sweeps, transitions, defenses and even an attacking guard pull. This is a perfect addition to almost anyone's game. Don't miss out!
Side Control 2.0
8:30mIn this video, Melissa covers a wide variety of side control hold downs, attacks, and escapes. She also shares one of her all-time favorite submission transitions from top side control to a very tight arm bar.
Knee On Belly Hold-Down
6:00mIn this video Melissa covers the the proper techniques for entering and maintaining a strong knee on belly position.
Butterfly Guard 2.0
8:01mIn this video Melissa continues the lessons on butterfly guard, showing the setup, details on working the position, and various options to advance your position with your opponent.
Wrestling in Jiu Jitsu: The Pummel
7:30mAdding wrestling to your jiu-jitsu is a great way to up your game. In this video you'll learn the wrestling pummel (no-gi), with the proper stance, hip movement, and under hooks. Chris and Melissa review both cooperative and resistance pummeling drills.
Grip Fighting & Breaks
9:31mWatch Chris and Melissa cover the fundamentals of grip fighting and breaks in gi grappling. In this video you'll learn the primary methods for breaking a collar grips, as well as multiple techniques for escaping sleeve grips.
The Standard Hip Throw
7:30mIn this video you’ll learn all about the standard hip throw, the grandad of all throws! Chris and Melissa provide all the basics to the techniques as well as drills you can do to practice each motion of the throw. As a bonus you’ll also see the counter to the hip throw, the hurdle step!
Guard Retention Part II
9:35mWatch the second installment of the fundamentals of guard recovery and retention. In this video you'll learn excellent drills for practicing guard recovery, more retention techniques, and attacks from guard.
Guard Recovery & Retention
6.30mLearn the fundamentals of guard recovery and retention. In part one of this series Chris and Melissa cover the importance of the "L Principle" in the bottom guard position and a variety of techniques that will help you keep your opponent from passing.
The Simple Scissor Sweep
9:00mThe latest installation of the Combat Base Club series uncovers more guard secrets. Chris walks through the fundamentals of the simple scissor sweep along with adjustments to the technique for opponents with strong base and good posture. BONUS: Defending the smash pass!
Escaping Bottom Quarter
9:00mWatch Chris and Melissa cover the fundamentals of escaping the bottom quarter position. In this video Chris teaches the hook and roll, duck under, and recovering guard. Melissa provides a deeper look into recovering guard from this position with some alternatives.
Escape the Mount
8:00mIn this episode Chris and Melissa review the several options for escaping from the mount. Watch and learn the fundamentals of protecting yourself while on bottom, various escapes, and fine details. This video features both gi and no-gi techniques designed to get your out from under your opponent.
The Kimura
8:30mWatch Chris and Melissa review variations of the Kimura. In this video you'll see a standard drill, a standing variation, as well as more advanced techniques for breaking down a resisting opponent and actively creating openings to get and finish the Kimura. You'll also learn how to transition from the Kimura to other submissions and sweeps.
Chokes From Closed Guard
8:00mDon't miss this one! Melissa shares the secrets to her "fundamental five" chokes from the closed guard, she walks through and details each choke step by step. Perfect for any level of jiu jitsu knowledge. Chris adds his specific details including techniques for breaking down your opponent's posture.
Counters to Spider Guard
6:10mIn this episode Chris and Melissa will break down a variety of the counters to spider guard including basic one-handed grip breaks, posture and rising up, taxing and tiring your opponent, and even leg attacks as a last resort.