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Week 14 Self Defense
Self Defense Self Defense for Week 14, Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate a defense from a driving front choke. This is a common attack one might experience, especially in a bar or club setting. The attacker, Coach Todd, drives Coach Val backward while holding both hand against her throat. The first thing Coach …
Week 14 Koshi Guruma
Koshi Guruma This week in the Gracie Barra curriculum is Hip or Hand Throws and Side Mount. Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate Koshi Guruma into an arm in triangle. This takedown is a fundamental hip throw that originates from Kodenkan Judo. Coach Todd gets standard judo grips and starts moving Coach Val, also known …
Week 13 Kata Guruma
Week 13 Kata Guruma Kata Guruma otherwise known as a Fireman’s carry is a sacrifice throw as part of the Gracie Barra week 13 curriculum. It begins with Coach Val getting standard Judo grips on Coach Todd. Once she has his collar and sleeve gripped, she takes a step forward with her right foot. At …
Week 11 Leg Grabs
Gracie Barra Week 11 Leg Grabs Coach Val goes for a lapel and sleeve grip on Coach Todd. Coach Val cuts her angle and lowers her level. As a result she is able to quickly grab his leg and drive him forward. This causes your opponent to lose their balance, making the single leg takedown …
Week 9 Sacrifice Throws
Sacrifice Throws This Week in the Gracie Barra West Curriculum is Week 9: Sacrifice Throws. Sumi Gaeshi is one of Coach Todd’s favorite Sacrifice throws. Coach Val grips onto his lapel, but Coach Todd breaks her grip while dragging her arm across him. He takes an inside step but Coach Val counters, bringing her foot …
Week 9: Guard Pass
Gracie Barra West Week 9 Guard Pass This Week at Gracie Barra West is Week 9: Guard Pass and Sacrifice Throw Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate one of their favorite Guard Passes as featured above. If you are caught in your opponents Spider Guard, this is a great defense to get out and receive …
Week 8 Foot Sweeps
A key component in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo is Foot Sweeps. As we continue Week 8 in the Gracie Barra Curriculum Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate one of their favorite Foot Sweeps. Both Coach Todd and Coach Val get Judo Grips or collar tie. Coach Todd then locks out his elbow, the one on …