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

Scarf-hold side control is a powerful position in submission grappling that offers control and multiple submission opportunities. In lesson three of my client’s first Submission Grappling Personal Training course, we focused on refining this position, transitioning between scarf-hold and back control, and exploring defenses. We also introduced no-hands sparring drills to emphasize hip movement and mobility, which are crucial for effective ground fighting. This post breaks dow

When my client expressed a desire to improve his triangle choke, I knew this session would take us deep into the world of Submission Grappling. The triangle choke is a powerful submission move that can turn the tide of any fight, but it requires precision, timing, and control. In this lesson, we focused on breaking down the triangle choke from guard, along with related techniques like the Omoplata and the arm-bar. These moves are essential tools in any mixed martial arts pers