The secret to successful passing is to have combos or sequences. One thing after another lined up that your opponent has to defend against. Here I share a guard pass combo that is hard to stop. It’s the little movements and details that count but you won’t be dealing with your opponent’s strength. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
Come join me for a morning of awesomeness in Santa Monica, California on Sunday December 4th at @originaljiujitsuacademy. We'll be learning some very specific women's techniques that you can apply to your game. I'll be there for Q&A also.
Leg locks are a game changer. But if you are ending up being squashed on the bottom after attempting them and your opponent wraps your head, this can be pretty tough to deal with. Here I share a tip that will help you to nail your leg locks and maintain position so that you don't get squashed. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
I am so honoured to be coming back to do a second women's workshop this year at North Park JJ in San Diego IN California!!! Saturday December 3rd! I'll be excited to be sharing womens specific techniques and problem solving specifics that us ladies encounter on the mats.
The D'arce choke is a really effective choke, but if you have shorter arms and your opponent has wide shoulders it can be really hard to tie up and secure the choke. Sophia shows you how she gets the D'arce choke with shorter arms on bigger opponents. Take a look at her awesome tweaks and tips. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
Being squashed sucks! but if you can get an underhook and start getting on your side, then this is a game-changer. In this video, Sophia shows you how to make proper frames to stop being squashed and to get an underhook, and set up some really effective escapes so you can get out of underneath side control.
Learning the fundamentals of passing is essential. Once you've nailed them then here are a few drills that will take you to the next level with your passing. Here you'll learn fast foot work, the small movements (which are much harder to do than big movements) and hip switches to help you deal with really difficult guard players.
Open guard is so dynamic especially with all the variations. Grips are essential. There are some crappy grips and then some super effective 'death' grips. Here Sophia McDermott shows you the grip she uses all the time and why it's so good. Give these drills a try!
https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-with-Sophia
