Academy News

In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on the closed guard. We’ll begin with the scissor sweep, a highly effective and easy-to-learn technique that should be in every practitioner’s arsenal, especially those just starting their Jiu Jitsu journey. Later in the week, we’ll work on the sit-up sweep, a great option […]

In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on the closed guard. We’ll begin with the scissor sweep, a highly effective and easy-to-learn technique that should be in every practitioner’s arsenal, especially those just starting their Jiu Jitsu journey. Later in the week, we’ll work on the sit-up sweep, a great option […]

This week in our CTA classes, we will continue our focus on the closed guard, one of the most important positions in Jiu Jitsu. We’ll begin the week by learning how to open the closed guard by standing, the most effective and reliable way to create space and begin passing. Later in the week, we […]

This week in CTA classes, we’ll begin by sharpening our stand-up game with the single leg takedown. We’ll cover different variations to bring our opponent to the ground, as well as effective defenses, including disengagement and the arm-out guillotine. Later in the week, we’ll work on pulling guard to closed guard—a tactic that allows us […]

This week in CTA classes, we’ll start by focusing on back control—how to maintain dominant control when your opponent is fighting to escape. We’ll also cover an efficient way to transition to the arm lock from the back, giving you a strong finishing option. On Wednesday, we’ll move to defense and learn one of the […]