Teaching at Renzo Gracie Royal Palms Jiu Jitsu on Sunday February 25. I am excited to be sharing some unique techniques.
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Jiu Jitsu
Co-Ed seminar, Doral Miami, Florida
First time teaching in Miami.
Teaching at Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy on Saturday February 24. Excited to share the little details that make all the difference as well as overall concepts.
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BJJ with Sophia McDermott. How to nail your leg locks. A tip that no one tells you.
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...
North Park JJ Women's Workshop
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. How to finish it if you have shorter arms.
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...
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Advanced passing drills, that will take you to the next level
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.
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Closed guard drills for beginners
Here is a great drill to help with making angles and transitioning seamlessly from one submission to another. This is a great drill for beginners to build on getting a killer closed guard. Give these drills a try!
BJJ with Sophia Mcdermott, 5 ways to finish front the triangle position.
Do you have trouble finishing the triangle choke? Sophia McDermott shares with you five ways to finish from this position. SO even if you can't get the choke, no sweat. Sophia shows you other options. Give these drill a try!