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.
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Cowgirl dismount from mount
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.
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, Tweaks I made when you have shorter limbs
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!
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!
Closed guard, Triangle set up, Shin over opponen's arm BJJ with Sophia McDermott.
How to set up sneaky submissions from closed guard. Set up the Triangle without your opponent even seeing it coming! In this video Sophia McDermott shows you how to use your legs in a way set up a triangle without your opponent even seeing it coming! Try this out to ensure more success with your submissions from closed guard. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-with-Sophia
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. One of the safest open guards in BJJ!
Sophia McDermott shares with you one of the safest open guards. If you are working some open guard techniques and you are getting your guard passed right away Give this drill a try!
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Closed guard, climbing triangle & climbing arm bar technique
In this video Sophia McDermott shows you how to use your legs in a way to climb up your opponent's body to trap and isolate the arm for an arm bar and the head and arm for a super effective triangle. Setting up the submissions this way keeps your opponent's posture locked down and makes it very hard for them to stack you. Try this out to ensure more success with your submissions from closed guard and avoid getting stacked!