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...
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.
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!
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If you are smaller and you are on mount on a bigger opponent, Sophia shows you how to stay on top and defend against the bridge and roll. She shares with you some unique angles and sneaky transitions that can make all the difference.
Dealing with wiggly opponents in mount In this video Sophia McDermott shows you a way to transition if you are dealing with a wiggly opponent underneath mount. This technique is really great to stop your opponent from wriggling out behind you.
Tweaks I made when you have shorter limbs on bigger opponents to get the sweep. In this video Sophia McDermott shows you some tweaks that are a game changer when it comes to getting the sweep on bigger opponents when you have shorter limbs. Try this out to ensure more success with your submissions from closed guard!
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 shows you how to escape from one of the toughest positions in BJJ, the mount, using your butterfly hooks. No more pushing with your arms or attempting the bridge and roll. Get your legs in the game as soon as possible and feel how strong and effective butterfly hooks are!
