He believes that jiu-jitsu will “lose its identity” as a complete art of self-defense if the trend continues. Rickson points out that the increase in popularity of sport jiu-jitsu competition triggered a reduction in the emphasis of street applicable techniques. Only after demonstrating proficiency in the core self-defense principles would the student learn to defend against a jiu-jitsu trained opponent.

Every new student exclusively learned self-defense techniques for street application.

He recalls, in the original Gracie Academy of Rio de Janeiro, there were no group classes – only private training. Use your side control to go after the neck, as Andre includes some of his favorite and most effective chokes, including his guillotine, arm triangle, north south choke, and more.Rickson opens the discussion by sharing his concerns with the dilution of jiu-jitsu and the reasons why he established the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF). Attack the arms with americanas, armbars, kimuras and more as Andre shows you the inside tricks for creating the most leverage possible (so you can even score submissions against fighters way bigger than you). Score the tap and finish the fight with these rock-solid submissions that Andre Galvao has used his entire career from side control. Connect your side control with easy-to-understand seatbelt grips, s-mounts, 360 back takes, and more on these instructional volumes. See all of Andre’s variation on mounting a flat opponent (including stepping over, sliding over, and how to avoid half guard traps), and how he takes the back against opponents who are struggling to escape. Use your side control to set up taking the mount or taking the back with these crucial insights from the 6-time IBJJF and 6-time ADCC Champion. Not only will Andre teach you how to use them all, but he will show you when to use each and how to combine them, so you can unlock an entire system from this dominant position. Over 8 hours, learn all the key details to control the position, shutting down your partner’s escapes, and then either getting to a more dominant position (the mount, the back) or locking on a fight-ending submission. Side control is a dynamic and fluid position with a ton of options and pitfalls, and Andre simplifies the position, explains what you need to know, and gives you the best technique for success. Maximize your potential from side control with these techniques, fundamentals, and concepts from one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most successful champions and coaches, Andre Galvao.

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