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Star Sweep - Drill for Skill - BJJ Weekly Issue #120 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #120 VIEW NOW >

The key to this drill is getting a good grip on the person that is standings leg and when you get to their side try to be square to them on your hands and knees. Since this drill is fairly low impact it is great for conditioning. Get a partner and see how fast and how many you can do in 2 minutes and for a harder workout try adding more time!

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Mackenzie Dern - Wrist Lock - BJJ Weekly Issue #119 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #119 VIEW NOW >

In her final week Mackenzie shows us a very sneaky wrist lock that most oponents wont see coming. For anyone that is new to the sport be careful and be sure to give your oponent the chance to tap because a wrist lock comes on very fast.

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Grip Breaks - Drill for Skill - BJJ Weekly Issue #119 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #119 VIEW NOW >

This drill helps work your great break as well as helps strenthen your grips. Unlike other drills that I would normally say push it, this one I would keep the time to a minimum just so you don't risk injuring a finger

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Mackenzie Dern - Refined Omoplata - BJJ Weekly Issue #118 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #118 VIEW NOW >

This week Mackenzie demonstrates a very dynamic bjj submission she calls the "refined omoplata". Instead of finishing with her inside leg, she threads her outside leg over the arm creating a more secure and dangerous submission.

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Partner Triangle - Drill for Skill - BJJ Weekly Issue #118 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #118 VIEW NOW >

This drill is a great warmup dripp and will open your hips while strengthening your core. The drill helps you to elevate your hips while at the same time making your body move in the proper triangle position. Do this for 50-100 reps and you are sure to get a great warmup.

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Drill for Skill - BJJ Guard Passing Transition Drill - BJJ Weekly Issue #117 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #117 VIEW NOW >

This week, Dedeco shows us a nice drill that will improve your guard passing game. This drill is great for learning how to transition and timing. This drill teaches you to be able to cut the corner and at the same time the person on the bottom can work their hip escape. It also helps with muscle memory because you have to shift your hips and hands very quickly.

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Mackenzie Dern - Fancy Omoplata Sweep - BJJ Weekly Issue #117 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #117 VIEW NOW >

Mackenzie Dern is the most exciting up and coming female grappler. She is a multi time world champion and has one of the most dynamic games in BJJ. This week she shows us a nice Omoplata Sweep setup locking her leg using her opponent's lapel. Make sure you get a good pendulum motion with your free leg to make the sweep happen.

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Arm Drag - Drill For Skill - Issue #116 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #116 VIEW NOW >

This is the first episode of a new segment called Drill For Skill. Augusto Tanquinho Mendes starts it off strong with an arm drag drill. If you really want to up your game start working these drills in until they become muscle memory.

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Braulio Estima - Triangle Magic - BJJ Weekly Issue #116 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #116 VIEW NOW >

In Braulio's last week he does not disappoint. Braulio has been following a sequence for the past few weeks based off a sweep. This week he combines the sweep, triangle and hip bump sweep all into one. This series is very high percentage and once mastered it will become a deadly part of your arsenal.

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Origin/BJJ Weekly Summer Immersion Camp - Highlight 2012 THIS POST CAN BE SEE IN Issue #116 VIEW NOW >

We had an amazing time at this year's first Summer Immersion Camp. People drove and flew in from all over the world to attend the 5 day event. This video showcases many of the activities that took place at the camp. Jiu Jitsu, water activities, lots of laughs and fresh Maine lobster. Sorry you missed it, there is always next year!

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