Even those of us who train at the gym or academy three or four times a week can sometimes feel like we’re simply not doing enough to perfect our game. Maybe you’ve just picked up one of the latest instructional books or DVDs from Budovideos.com, and you’re eager to drill these new techniques at home with a friend?
The fact of the matter is that for many of us, it is impossible to be out there on the school’s mats every day. Now, the solution is simple: Bring that same tatami mat home to you!
Technique: Leo Vieira Article: Kevin Howell Photos: Dave Contreras
The following technique section originally appeared in Vol. 5 of the Budovideos magazine (now called Martial Generation Magazine). Below, multiple time BJJ World champion, and ADCC champion, Leo Vieira demonstrates some of his favorite half-guard techniques. The half-guard is a great position to attack your transitions. The reasoning is simple - oftentimes when passing the half-guard, your opponent will go for a single leg takedown or simply try to bridge you over on to your back. The trick here is to go for your pass, but to be ready for his proper escape with a transition of your own. As with all of the techniques that I teach, I always show a few options based on an intelligent opponent’s defense. When you are small like me, your best option is to have a deep bag of tricks!
Interview by: Kevin Howell Photos by: Dave Contreras
The following interview was previously featured in Vol. 5 of the Budovideos magazine (now called Martial Generation Magazine). Multiple time BJJ world champion, and ADCC champion, Leo Vieira shares his thoughts on opening his new school (located in La Habra, CA), the current state of competition, and what it’s like being a new father.
Tell me a little bit about your academy here in La Habra, California.
One of Eddie Bravo’s top students - Brandon Quick - teaches a HUGE variety of chokes in this 6 volume DVD set. The chokes you’ll see here are the latest innovations from the 10th Planet System and chances are your opponent hasn’t seen most of these!
The most comprehensive instructional DVD set on no gi chokes ever produced!
Disc 1:
Vol.1 Darce Chokes
Disc 2:
Vol. 2 Guillotines
Vol. 3 Peruvian Neckties
Disc 3:
Vol. 4 Arm Triangles
Vol. 5 Reverse Arm Triangles
Vol. 6 Gators
About Brandon Quick
Brandon Quickis the head instructor of the Dallas Ft. Worth 10th Planet school and travels regularly to teach seminars across the country and worldwide. He is deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of the 10th Planet system including the rubber guard, the twister, chokes, joint locks, etc. His detailed instruction and constant innovation make him high in demand for grappling instruction.
Special Bonus:
Limited edition 10th Planet DFW t-shirt included with all orders!
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Includes articles on:
The Passing of a Legend
We look back at the legendary story of Helio Gracie and how he and his brother Carlos started a martial arts revolution that continues on today.
Gracie Barra Techniques
Gracie Barra black belts Romulo Barral and Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes demonstrate three effective ways to submit your opponent.
Fade to Black
Eddie Bravo brown belt and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu instructor Brandon Quick sits down with us to discuss his upcoming nogi choke instructional DVD “Fade to Black”.
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson looks to get one step closer to regaining the title, but standing in his way is the man who’s beaten former champions Chuck Liddell, and Forrest Griffin: “The Dead of Mean” Keith Jardine. Also on the card is a Heavyweight showdown that could decide the next challenger for either Brock Lesnar or Frank Mir’s UFC Undisputed Heavyweight title.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson VS. “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine
Eddie Bravo black belt and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Dallas Forth Worth, lead instructor Brandon “Never Quit” Quick just wrapped up filming on his all-new 3 DVD set covering no gi chokes. From what we’ve already seen, this will be the most comprehensive set on no gi chokes ever produced. Some of the techniques Brandon covers are:
Gators
Darce
Peruvian Necktie
Reverse Arm Triangle
Arm Triangles
Guillotines
The set is still in it’s early editing stages, and won’t be out until sometime in the Spring, but we can assure you that even those BJJ practitioners completely foreign to 10th Planet will walk away with an all-new arsenal of chokes.
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