Sergio’s fascination with jiu-jitsu began in the military. He loved the feeling of competing and it carried over into jiu-jitsu. After originally training with Jean Jacques Machado, (no relation) until he was a purple belt, Sergio eventually received his black belt under Professor Ricardo “Pantcho” Feliciano.
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Instead of relying on a hard sprawl, or cross face, give this technique a try. It works well if your opponent has a deep single leg and is grabbing around the thigh.
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This defense is another good counter for the single leg. If for whatever reason you can’t perform the first defense, this is a good option. I’ve also found this worked well if your opponent grabs lower on the leg and your knee is off the ground.
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Now that you’ve taken the back, you have to try to finish. One of my personal favorites has always been the bow and arrow choke. It’s not always a sure thing, and changing it into a reverse triangle is a great alternative.
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If your opponent locks a tight triangle, this technique could save you from having to tap. It’s somewhat riskier but can come in handy when you have no other options.
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This escape/defense works really well if your opponent’s triangle isn’t fully locked and you have some wiggle room.
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This move works well when your opponent is preventing you from passing with a well-utilized knee shield.
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