When couples come to me for submission grappling personal training, they often aim to enhance their control and movement on the mat without overly depending on their hands. Hands can become fatigued, or sometimes you want to refine your body mechanics and utilize your hips more effectively. Recently, I conducted a two-hour session dedicated entirely to hip control, where we practiced sparring drills that required students to refrain from using their hands. This method enabled

When my couple clients asked to focus more on hip control during our submission grappling personal training sessions, I knew this would be a game changer. Hip control is a fundamental skill that often determines the success of transitions, chokes, and necktie techniques. By drilling deeper into this area, we can uncover weaknesses and build stronger, more effective grappling strategies. In this post, I’ll share how we approached this focus, the benefits of hip control, and pr

In this post, I want to share how we worked on transitioning between submissions, specifically around necktie attacks, and how this can improve your grappling game while deepening your partnership.