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In this video, Coach Tim shows how you can use the Snapdown to counter an opponent who insists on connecting with a heavy post or collar tie while driving forward. Additionally, if the snap is executed right as the opponent tries to plant their forward foot, the result is often an EXTREME off balance.

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During last week's Sunday Session, one of our main focal points was defending against back control. At High Noon, we believe that the back can and SHOULD be defended by following a few key principles. First, we absolutely refuse to allow our hips to remain immobile and pointed towards the ceiling. Keeping the hips active and oriented either towards the floor or parallel to it allow the defender to maximize their mobility and explosive potential while they search for a secure exit or viable counterattack. Second, the defender should CONSTANTLY interfere with the attacker's head and hands as they search for an escape route. This limits the attacker's ability to keep chest to back contact and allows the defender to stay in motion while they search for an escape/counter. Finally, we believe the defender should always be willing to either sit out or stand up to increase their own mobility while simultaneously making it more difficult for the attacker to potentially stabilize the position. Overall, we are prioritizing hip mobility, upper body interference, and hip height above all else as we seek to clear attempts to control our back. Thank you to the athletes in the video for providing fine examples of the above concepts. ⚔️ Featured Athletes: @sulcbo @diallobjj @alexbelaoula55 @cam_x_hurd @pach_iiiiii #highnoonbjj #defendingtheback #sundaysessions

Continuing from the last video, we talk a bit about dealing with reverse De La Riva - a common, effective inversion mechanism from the guard. If we fail to address it early, the guard player can create opportunities to off-balance the passer, entangle the legs, and even expose the back. Here we briefly demonstrate framing at the hip to prevent the guard player from rotating underneath and note that a careful study of pressure application can be helpful both in maintaining our base while passing and limiting the guard player's offensive opportunity. P.S. Is my uke slightly impaired here or not? 🤔 You be the judge 😂 #highnoonbjj #sundaysessions #reversedelariva #base

During last week's Sunday Session, I got a great question about dealing with an opponent who wants to invert underneath the hips to off-balance or expose the legs for attack. This led us into a solid discussion on stopping inversion preemptively and dealing with "scoop" grips. My goal in sharing this is not only to share useful knowledge but to hopefully provide a more real alternative to the plethora of sanitized, highly choreographed content out in the wild. Stay tuned for part two, where we chat about shutting down reverse De La Riva as well. ⚔️ P.S. Devin Booker has the prettiest jump shot in the NBA. Don't @ me 😂 #highnoonbjj #inversion #sundaysessions

Continuing from our previous video, we discuss wrestling out of the crucifix position if an opponent chooses to simply move to the top position to counter our escape.

These are the top five takeaways from UFC BJJ 3, which took place on October 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC BJJ 3 took place this past Thursday at the UFC APEX, and the athletes absolutely brought the heat. From the first bout of the night all the way The post [5 big takeaways from UFC BJJ 3](https://grapplinginsider.com/5-big-takeaways-from-ufc-bjj-3/) appeared first on [Grappling Insider](https://grapplinginsider.com).

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Double Under Guard Pass to T Choke 🔹 Double Unders to T Choke FinishSecure the pass, set the trap. From a solid double under pass straight into a tight T choke – smooth transition from control to submission. 📍 Shot at DKMMA, where pressure and precision win fights. 🎯 Position before submission. #GuardPass #TChoke #SubmissionGrappling #BJJ #MMA #DKMMA

r/BJJ is basically the Mean Girls of Jiu-Jitsu. It’s petty. It’s chaotic. It’s ruled by digital “mean girls” with four stripes and zero rolls. But today, I(@thejoshmckinney) am Lindsay Lohan — and I’m infiltrating the plastics. Let’s see what happens when a friendly black belt infiltrates Jiu-Jitsu's Meanest Community.In this episode, I go toe-to-toe with posts from r/BJJ — some thoughtful, some ridiculous, and some that made me question if the mats are giving people brain damage. From “Do I really have to learn guard?” to “I faked being unconscious to escape a guillotine,” we’re breaking down the internet’s hottest takes, dumbest questions, and most overconfident white belt energy.It’s Black Belt vs. Reddit BJJ.There is only ONE RULE — No Facts or Logic Allowed. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [Kicksite FREE 30 Day Trial](https://kicksite.com/josh-mckinney/) [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [Master ANY Position](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) in 6 Weeks Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models and Jesse Walker of Rough Hands BJJ are joined by wrestling historian David Wolf to unpack how Donald Trump turned American politics into a pro wrestling storyline. From Trump’s long history with Vince McMahon and WWE, to the political weaponization of kayfabe, we dig into how the tactics of the squared circle, like manufactured rivalries, inflated numbers, and outrageous storylines, became the blueprint for his rise. We also explore the deep parallels between wrestling promotions and political campaigns, how “alternative facts” mirror scripted outcomes, and why the UFC’s current culture war isn’t far removed from WWE’s most controversial angles. ⸻ 👥 Featuring: Steve Kwan @BJJMentalModels Jesse Walker @RoughHandsBJJ David Wolf ⸻ 🧠 Topics We Cover: • How Trump’s WWE career shaped his political persona • The carny roots of pro wrestling and the art of the “work” • Why politics may be more scripted than wrestling • The role of kayfabe in manufacturing enemies and controlling narratives • WWE’s history of exploiting controversy for attention • Sportwashing: how regimes use combat sports to launder their image • Why UFC’s embrace of MAGA mirrors WWE’s heel/face booking • What Trump’s obsession with ratings tells us about his decision-making ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 The Relevance of Professional Wrestling Today 02:29 The Evolution of Professional Wrestling 06:57 The Politics of Wrestling and Real Life 11:06 The Montreal Screwjob: A Case Study in Politics 15:37 Donald Trump: A Product of Wrestling Culture 19:58 The Performance of Politics and Wrestling 25:28 Sport Washing and the Role of Combat Sports 29:19 Wrestling's Controversial Storylines and Their Impact 37:11 The Disgust with Age and Politics in Wrestling 38:00 Creative Descent in WWE: The Triple H Era 39:29 The Evolution of Wrestling: From Morality Plays to Audience Participation 40:50 The Political Leanings of Wrestling Audiences 42:01 The Shift in Women's Representation in Wrestling 43:17 The Changing Dynamics of Wrestling Fans 45:40 The Role of Storytelling in Wrestling and Politics 46:10 The Schizophrenic Nature of WWE's Leadership 47:40 The Contradictions of WWE's Political Stance 49:02 Kayfabe in Politics: The Performative Nature of Governance 50:53 The Wild Card: Donald Trump in Politics and Wrestling 52:31 CM Punk: A Political Wrestling Narrative 58:36 The Depravity of WWE's Business Decisions 01:00:56 The Need for a Heel: Cultural Reflections in Politics 01:04:47 The Reflection of Society in Professional Wrestling

In this sacred scroll of suck-reduction, Josh McKinney reveals The 10 Commandments to Suck Less at Jiu-Jitsu—a divine list of timeless ISAJJ truths spoken how the real scripture was originally written in King James-style scripture. From "Thou Shalt Embrace the Designated Winner" to "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Teammate’s Game," this episode is equal parts hilarious, insightful, and brutally honest. Prepare thyself for wisdom, lightning bolts, and a burning gi in the desert. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [Kicksite FREE 30 Day Trial](https://kicksite.com/josh-mckinney/) [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [Master ANY Position](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) in 6 Weeks Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Want to win more as a competitor—or build a room full of killers as a coach? This episode delivers the strategies, mindset shifts, and real stories that shaped three BJJ competitors-turned-coaches: Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) Kyle Watson(@watson_martial_arts) and Mark Vives(@mvivesbjj). From cornering tactics to creating game plans to trash talking other coaches(and many other forms of cheating), this is a masterclass for anyone who wants to build/be a champion—from blue belt to black belt.You are also guaranteed to laugh... or be offended. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [Kicksite FREE 30 Day Trial](https://kicksite.com/josh-mckinney/) [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [Master ANY Position](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) in 6 Weeks Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

We break down the entire WNO 29 card going down on Friday, July 25th in Miami, Florida! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices