A BJJ tutorial on attacking the Kimura from half guard bottom, and some surprisingly sneaky ways to get the upper hand.

This article provides a quick video tutorial on "deep De la Riva guard" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Turning your back to your opponent and still winning, having low posture in the guard, and more violations of standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rules!

An index of all Andrew "Goatfury" Smith's BJJ Tutorials in one place.

howtheyplay.com Kimura From Side Control Tutorial A more fundamental tutorial on how to set up and finish a kimura shoulder lock from side control.

howtheyplay.com Single Leg X-Guard Tutorial A brief tutorial on how to use single leg X-guard in BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Use Yogafoot for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) This article will be a brief tutorial on the concept of the "yogafoot" for BJJ, including a breakdown of the mechanics of the move and various examples of situations in which to use it.

howtheyplay.com "Shin-on-Shin" for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) This article will show a brief tutorial on "shin-on-shin" guard and provide some examples of situations where it can be particularly effective.

howtheyplay.com How to Defend an Armbar From Guard A brief tutorial on how to stop someone from armbarring you from inside their guard, and some nifty counters.

howtheyplay.com How to Crossface to Pass Half Guard A brief tutorial on how to flatten and control your partner while passing the half guard, utilizing the crossface.

howtheyplay.com How to Do an Overhead (Balloon) Sweep This article will explain how to do an overhead sweep for BJJ, especially starting in De La Riva guard or closed guard.

howtheyplay.com How to Do the Sickle Sweep for BJJ A basic tutorial on how to do a sickle sweep for BJJ, and some different approaches to learning the position.

howtheyplay.com Technical Mount A brief tutorial on three options from technical mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and some conceptual considerations. The technical mount is critical for mastering proper BJJ techniques.

howtheyplay.com 5 Different Ways to Pull Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pulling guard can be an effective strategy to get your opponent to the ground and secure victory. Here are five different ways to pull guard in sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

howtheyplay.com How to Defend a Single Leg Takedown A brief BJJ tutorial on how to defend the single leg takedown. It is very important to master this defense technique so you don't get taken down in a match.

howtheyplay.com Brabo Choke Tutorial A brief tutorial on how to do the brabo choke from the knee cut guard pass.

howtheyplay.com "Logsplitter" (Biceps) Guard Opening Tutorial How to get the guard open using biceps control and standing up, sometimes called the "logsplitter" guard opening.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Pendulum Sweep A basic breakdown of the pendulum sweep for BJJ (definitely not a "flower sweep" since there are no flowers in jiu-jitsu).

howtheyplay.com How to Get From Spider Guard to X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief tutorial on how to move from spider guard to X-guard in BJJ. This is an important movement to get down properly if you want to be competitive in BJJ.

howtheyplay.com 7 Ways to Escape Side Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief tutorial on how to escape side control in BJJ, including some brainstorming for different directions. Learning how to escape is critical to advancing in BJJ.

howtheyplay.com Four Basic Ways to Pass the Guard In this article, I will go over four options to pass the guard, useful for white belts and black belts alike. Working on these fundamentals can really improve your BJJ skills on the mat.

howtheyplay.com How to Ezekiel Choke Someone A brief how-to on the BJJ Ezekiel Choke. This technique can be really useful in a match when you need to get a quick submission.

howtheyplay.com A Guide on BJJ Guillotine Variations A brief tutorial on several guillotine choke variations for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling competitions and training.

howtheyplay.com How to Do the Loop Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief tutorial on how to do the "loop choke" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including some variations. The loop choke is an advanced technique that can quickly surprise your opponent.

howtheyplay.com Sweeping to S-Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief BJJ tutorial on how to sweep straight to S-mount! Quickly moving to S-mount is a critical mat skill to learn.

howtheyplay.com How to Escape the Back From the Knees in BJJ A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape back (with hooks) from the knees. This technique is challenging to master, but it can help you out if you get into trouble on the mat.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Backstep Guard Pass (BJJ) A brief tutorial on how to do the "backstep pass" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This advanced technique can help you out if you get into trouble during a match.

howtheyplay.com Belly-Down, Straight-Ankle Lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu How to do a belly-down, straight-ankle lock in BJJ! This is a sneaky way for you to get your opponent into a quick submission.

howtheyplay.com How to Defend the Toreando "Bullfighter" Guard Pass in BJJ A very specific BJJ tutorial about how to defend a standing guard pass (toreando or "bullfight" pass). This is an advanced technique, but it's worth adding to your skill set.

howtheyplay.com The Easiest BJJ Sweep Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on the "cheap sweep," a.k.a. the easiest sweep in all of BJJ.

howtheyplay.com Combinations in BJJ A brief tutorial outlining several ways to combine and flow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Flow is critical if you want to hold your own against your opponent in a match.

howtheyplay.com How to Take the Back From X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu How to get to your opponent's back from the X-guard position in BJJ. This is an important technique to master as it can be used in a variety of situations.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Spinning Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief tutorial on how to execute a spinning armbar from knee on stomach, and while defending the Kimura grip. Once you get it down, this is a pretty cool move to do on the mat.

howtheyplay.com How to Attack From North/South in BJJ This article offers a brief tutorial on a few different ways to attack from north/south in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

howtheyplay.com X-Guard Leglocks Tutorial How to set up heel hooks, kneebars, and straight ankle locks from X-guard!

howtheyplay.com Scissor Half Guard Tutorial This article will go over how to effectively use the scissor half guard in BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Escape the Straight Ankle Lock How to escape a "footlock" or straight ankle lock in sport BJJ competition or training at the gym.

howtheyplay.com How to Escape the Omoplata A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape the omoplata submission. This escape requires some quick thinking and quick movements, but you will be glad you know how to use it in a pinch.

howtheyplay.com Double Attack From Mount Tutorial The arm triangle and the reverse armlock from the mount position is a deadly combination. Once you get this technique down, you will be a force on the mat.

howtheyplay.com Butterfly Half Guard Tutorial How to use butterfly half guard to sweep or submit your opponent. Revolution BJJ black belt Andrew Smith shows high percentage moves.

howtheyplay.com How to Do Sacrifice Throws for BJJ A brief tutorial on how to use judo sacrifice throws successfully in BJJ competition or at the gym.

howtheyplay.com Examining 3 Judo Throws for BJJ A brief tutorial on a hip throw, a trip, and a back throw you can use for BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Turn X-Guard Sweeps Into Submissions for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief BJJ tutorial on X-guard and how to use it to set up submissions off the sweep. Instruction by black belts Daniel Frank and Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Reverse Armbar in BJJ (Butterfly Guard) A brief BJJ tutorial on how to reverse armbar from butterfly guard, featuring instruction by Andrew Silber, Daniel Frank, and Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Sneaky Cross Choke From Open Guard for BJJ A way to utilize your open guard to get a cross-choke submission, while simultaneously threatening the sweep and baiting the guard pass. This sneaky little technique can surprise your opponents and give you the upper hand.

howtheyplay.com Three Nasty Omoplata Finishes The omoplata is a classic shoulder lock submission most students learn at white belt. Here are some highly effective, nasty submissions from the omoplata.

howtheyplay.com How to Escape an Armbar in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu "How do I escape an armbar?" Here's one way out! Learning how to escape is a great way to get out of a submission.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Tripod Sweep in BJJ A nice combination based on the tripod sweep. Instruction by Revolution BJJ black belt instructors Daniel Frank and Andrew Smith.

howtheyplay.com How to Cross Choke From the Mount in BJJ A brief BJJ tutorial on how to do the cross collar choke in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Featuring instruction from 1st-degree black belt Trey Martin of Revolution BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Open the Closed Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A description on how to get the guard open, and then how to start passing, with proper base and posture. This is an important skill to get down as it can be used in a variety of situations.

howtheyplay.com How to Use Overhooks in Butterfly Guard In this article, you will learn how to use butterfly guard in conjunction with overhooks in BJJ in order to have an effective and threatening sweep and submission game. This is a great combo to use on the mat to surprise your opponent.

howtheyplay.com How to Set Up a Crucifix for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief instructional tutorial on how to set up a crucifix for BJJ. This is a critical skill to master if you want to checkmate your opponent on the mat.

howtheyplay.com How to Attack From the Guard Pull in BJJ This article will explain how to not only pull guard safely, but also to attack immediately upon sitting down, either ending up on top or with a submission.

howtheyplay.com How to Pull Guard for BJJ Competition Some quick advice on how to use your initial grips to bring your opponent into your guard for sport BJJ competition.

howtheyplay.com Preventing the Guard Pass in BJJ How to stop your opponent from passing your guard! This is a critical skill to master, so make sure you get the movement down correctly.

howtheyplay.com Omoplata Troubleshooting in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu If you've ever had trouble finishing an omoplata, this tutorial may help. Andrew Smith troubleshoots some of the most frustrating situations you'll find yourself in.

howtheyplay.com How to Escape Side Control: Modified Kesa Gatame Stuck in side control? This may help. Andrew Smith from Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA shows some effective and efficient escapes from modified kesa gatame.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Kneebar in BJJ A brief tutorial on how to do a kneebar leg lock in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Instruction by Andrew Smith, a 2nd-degree black belt in Richmond, VA, and owner of Revolution BJJ.

howtheyplay.com How to Spider Guard Sweep a Standing Opponent in BJJ A brief tutorial on how to deal with a person standing up in your spider guard via the "Leandro Lo sweep" and other details.

howtheyplay.com Spider Guard for BJJ How to use spider guard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting from the knees.

howtheyplay.com How to Do an Inverted Heel Hook How to do a "reverse heel hook" or "inverted heel hook" via a few different entries. We examine both the over/under and 50/50 varieites.

howtheyplay.com 3 Low Butterfly Guard Passes for BJJ Competition Two different "low" style butterfly guard passes for sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition and rolling. Lessons by Andrew Smith and Trey Martin of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Do an X-Pass in BJJ A brief BJJ tutorial on how to do the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lessons by BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Pass Butterfly Guard in BJJ A brief tutorial on passing butterfly guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Set Up a Heel Hook Leglock From Deep Half Guard A brief tutorial on how to set up heel hooks from the bottom of deep half guard. Instruction by black belts Andrew Smith and Jarrett Church of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Backstep Deep Half Guard Pass: Sweeping and Taking the Back From the Bottom This article includes a brief tutorial on how to deal with a person doing the "backstep pass" from deep half guard in BJJ. Instruction are offered by 3rd degree BJJ black belt, Andrew Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Set Up a Tight Armbar From Guard in BJJ How to touch up on the basic armbar from the guard and make the finish much tighter. Taught by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, owner of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Do a Belly-Down Armbar From Guard in BJJ Andrew "Goatfury" Smith shows how to hit a belly-down armbar when the person stacks you from guard, and a second sneaky way to set it up.

howtheyplay.com How to Become a Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Some tips on becoming a better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor from BJJ black belt Andrew Smith, who runs Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Countering the Twister Pass for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu A brief BJJ tutorial on escaping "twister side control" in transition and taking the back in your own right.

howtheyplay.com Reverse De La Riva Guard Sweeps for No-Gi BJJ Here is a guide for going from RDLR (Reverse De La Riva) to an inverted heel hook or leg drag position by spinning underneath.

howtheyplay.com How to Set Up Worm Guard (a BJJ Tutorial) This article provides a basic BJJ tutorial on how to set up worm guard using the lapel and how to do a quick sweep to mount, featuring Daniel Frank from Revolution BJJ.

howtheyplay.com BJJ Kimura Grip Rolling Back Take A brief BJJ tutorial on how to take the back using the Kimura grip from standing, and some troubleshooting details from 2nd degree BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith from Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Shawn Williams/Old School Rubber Guard Submissions Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on setting up Shawn Williams guard and rubber guard, and a couple of high percentage submissions.

howtheyplay.com Three Easy Omoplata Setups: A BJJ Tutorial A brief tutorial on how to setup an omoplata from a triangle, from closed guard, and from lasso guard.

howtheyplay.com How to Use the Kimura From the Turtle Position in BJJ This article offers a brief BJJ tutorial on how to use the Kimura when you have the grip but are caught on the bottom of the turtle position.

howtheyplay.com How to Counter a Kimura in BJJ (and Vice Versa) This article includes a brief BJJ tutorial on how to hit a spinning armbar from the bottom when the person tries the Kimura, and how to counter it.

Martial Arts BJJ Tutorial Encyclopedia An index of all Andrew "Goatfury" Smith's BJJ Tutorials in one place.

howtheyplay.com How to Set Up a Monoplata - a BJJ Tutorial A brief tutorial on how to set up the "monoplata" submission by BJJ black belts Andrew Smith and Daniel Frank of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Counter a Ninja Roll in BJJ A brief tutorial on countering the ninja roll back take in BJJ by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith, instructor at Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Establish S-Mount: A BJJ Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on a few different ways to establish S-mount (and get the submission), featuring BJJ black belt Andrew Smith from Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Closed Guard Triangle Setups: A BJJ Tutorial Some sneaky setups for the triangle choke with the overhook from closed guard, featuring BJJ black belt Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com How to Do Closed-Guard Arm Drags in BJJ A brief tutorial by Andrew "Goatfury" Smith on the cross-grip arm-drag series from closed guard. Andrew is one of the owners of Revolution BJJ in Richmond, VA.

howtheyplay.com Deep Lasso Guard Pass to Half Guard Smash: A BJJ Tutorial This article offers a different way to pass the leg lasso guard, especially when your partner has a deep lasso hook and is holding on for dear life.

howtheyplay.com The Re-Kimura: A BJJ Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on how to switch the Kimura on someone to your own Kimura, AKA the "re-Kimura." Learn how to do this awesome counter and you're bound to surprise your opponent!

howtheyplay.com How to Defend Guard Pass (Double Under)—Early Stages BJJ Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on the early stages of defense for the "double under stack" guard pass for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Learning this skill can make your defense much more fluid and less straining on your lower back.

howtheyplay.com Double Under Stack Pass Defense (Late Stage): A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tutorial A brief BJJ tutorial on some late stage defenses to the "stack pass" or "double under" guard pass in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Having a solid defense in place will help you out of a tight situation.

howtheyplay.com Knee Cut Pass Defenses (Late Stage): A BJJ Tutorial This is a brief BJJ tutorial dealing with the late stage defenses to the knee cut guard pass. It's written by 2nd degree BJJ black belt Andrew Smith.