Sophia McDermott shares with you a wonderful drill that strengthens the core and incorporates the butterfly hooks, so that you can use your butterfly hooks to take your opponent's weight off you. Butterfly hooks are one of the best tools to use for escaping and to sweep with, but also to deal with your opponent's weight so that you don't get squashed and flattened to the mat. Give this drill a try
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Sophia McDermott shares with you a really tight and effective way to perform a basic arm bar from closed guard. Using your legs to climb up and trap your opponent's shoulder which locks their arm in across their body is super effective. Take a look at these tweaks and changes that makes this arm bar much more effective and prevents you from getting stacked. .
My upcoming Lifestyle Camp has sold out. For those coming stay tuned for your Welcome Pack with sponsor giveaways, goodies and the final camp details.
For those who wish to join me next time, please email me so I can send you first hand the details of what’s in store for next year’s retreat in February.
We are looking forward to an amazing camp coming up in September and then an amazing retreat in February.
Sophia McDermott shows you how to escape using the underhook. The underhook is one of the best ways to gain leverage and get your opponent's weight off you. It sets up so many amazing seeps and submissions! Take a look at these fabulous set ups and turn your escapes into a lethal attack right away.
Join me in California once again, But this time in Carlsbad. If you are near one of the glorious beach cities, stop in on Sunday August 28 for a Women's Workshop and for sharing specific techniques that work better for women.
Sophia McDermott shares with you a choke that can sometimes be hard to nail when your opponent turns his head to block the choke. Take a look at these tweaks and changes to make this choke much more effective.
Come join me for this Women’s Workshop 5:15-6:30pm and Co-ed Workshop 6:30-8:00pm Thursday July 14th. I will be showing several women specific techniques that will improve your BJJ and make a big difference. Book your spot. PH:435.652.1501
This past weekend I was blessed to teach at North Park JJ in San Diego. I taught a women's workshop and covered very specific situational techniques that women deal with when passing a woman's guard. I love teaching really specific things. It's an opportunity to share techniques that I know are going to work really well right away and help all the amazing women who do BJJ to accelerate their training.
I taught passing the guard when your opponent does a crossover guard recovery. It's all about thinking outside the box. So much fun!
Thank you Paulete and MIke for opening your amazing gym up to me. North Park JJ in San Diego is a great place! Good vibes all around!
