The Complete Wrestle Up System for Gi Jiu Jitsu by Ariel Tabak

What Will You Learn?

Ariel Tabak presents a complete system for wrestling up in the gi, covering every major guard position and teaching you how to transition from playing guard to getting on top. This 7-part instructional starts with the fundamental concepts and principles of wrestling up, then systematically covers sequences from seated guard, J Guard, collar/sleeve, DLR, single leg X, and more. You'll also learn single leg finishes and how to break opponents down from rear body lock to take the back.

Technique List

Part 1: Intro to Wrestle Ups and Important Concepts

• Intro


• What is a Wrestle Up


• Value of Wrestling Up


• Wrestling Up to Enter the Legs


• Instructional Overview


• Understanding Control/Retention of Specific Guard You Are Using


• Hands on the Floor


• Feet Off the Floor


• Center of Mass Above Shoulder Line


• Competence Builds Confidence


• Different Approaches: Center of Mass Over Shoulders and Moving to the Outside of the Legs


• Different Approaches: Hands to the Floor to Unweight Feet


• Different Approaches: Turning Top Player Away From Us

Part 2: Wrestling Up Sequences From Seated Guard

• Don't Let Their Shoulder Below Your Head


• Don't Let Your Head Go to the Outside


• Keeping Chest Over Hips


• Elbow Walk


• Using Your Feet to Assist as Frames


• Using Your Feet to Assist as Frames - Shin on Shin Hook


• Standard Get Up


• Double Kouchi to Single Leg


• Lucas Lepri Inspired: DLR


• Lucas Lepri Inspired: RDLR


• Otavio Sousa Inspired Get Up


• Leandro Lo Inspired Get Up


• Cross Sleeve Standing Back Take


• Cross Sleeve Figure Four


• Cross Sleeve: Feed to Outside Hand with Cross Collar Grip

Part 3: Wrestling Up Sequences From J Guard and Collar/Sleeve

• Intro to J Guard


• J Guard - Deep Half Guard Entry


• J Guard - Squid Guard Entry


• J Guard - DLR/R Guard Entry


• Hip Post to Collar and Sleeve Drag


• 2 on 1 Sleeve to Seated Figure 4


• 2 on 1 with Tricep - Dragging Into Get Up


• 2 on 1 with Tricep - Tracking and Following Opponent


• Entering DLR

Part 4: Wrestling Up Sequences From DLR Guard

• Far Side Tilt Sweep


• Murasaki Get Up


• Entering the Legs When Their Head is Higher Than Yours


• R Guard System - Lateral Off Balance to Get Up


• R Guard System - Smash Pass Counter


• R Guard System - Seagull Sweep


• R Guard System - Overhead Off Balance to "Eagle Sweep"


• Deep DLR X - Seated Figure 4


• Meregali Get Up


• Cross Sleeve - Technical Stand Up on Near Leg Into Scramble


• Hugging R Guard

Part 5: Wrestling Up Sequences From Single Leg X Guard Variations

• Single Leg X System Overview


• SLX with Belt Grip Wrestle Up


• Switching Sides


• Double Pant Sweep


• 50/50 - Double Leg Get Up From Baby Bolo

Part 6: Single Leg Finishes

• Single Leg Overview and Keys to Running the Pipe Finish


• Knee to the Mat Reaction - Cut the Inside Corner


• Knee to the Mat Reaction - Submarine Finish


• Far Sleeve Control - High Posture


• Far Sleeve Control - Low Posture


• High Single Finishes with Leg on Outside


• Sumi Gaeshi


• Sumi Gaeshi Counter

Part 7: Breaking Opponent Down From Rear Body Lock and Taking the Back

• Hip Switch Back Take


• Broomstick Back Take


• Spiral Ride


• Rear Single/Double Leg


• Backside Tai Otoshi


• Finishing the Back Take - Diagonal Control