The 12 Core Kimura Positions
Stephan Kesting
GRAPPLEGUIDE TECHNIQUE LIBRARY
Cross-ruleset Positions & Hierarchy
How grapplers rank control positions, why the ladder exists, and what each rung offers the person on top and the person underneath. This collection stays non-BJJ-exclusive and follows mechanics that transfer across submission-grappling rulesets.
6 technique collectionsPOSITIONS & HIERARCHY
Positional hierarchy
Instructional videos covering positional hierarchy, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
BJJ Positions Made Simple for Beginners (Stop Feeling Lost)
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
The Positional Hierarchy
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
How to do a Reverse Triangle from the TV Position by Dinu Bucalet
BJJ Fanatics
BJJ Purple Belt has Panic Attacks from Pressure in Bad Positions
Chewjitsu
Best Way To Develop Positions FASTER! | Margot’s Advice on Training Method
Margot Ciccarelli | Nomadic Mars
The First 4 Positions You Need to Know | Jiu-Jitsu Positional Hierarchy
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
Suicide position sweep defense with Robson Moura - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
POSITIONS & HIERARCHY
Side control
Instructional videos covering side control, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
UNSTOPPABLE LAPEL CHOKE from Side Control | Cobrinhaonline
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
No Gi Canto Choke from Side Control
MMA Leech
Blue Print for Top Side Control (Arm Lock, Kimura etc) 🦊S:8-Ep:29 👊#rollwiththefox
SilverFoxBJJ
Side Control Hacks Passed Down From A Coral Belt!
The Grappling Academy
Jiu Jitsu Side Control Attacks | Coachella S3 Episode 9 | Goal Oriented People
ROYDEAN
Finish More Submissions in Side Control with Arm & Neck Strategy
Chewjitsu
How to ARMBAR from Side Control
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
Escaping Smashy Side Control vs Heavier Opponents
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
How I Escape Side Control So EASILY | BJJ Drilling Commentary
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
Two Sneaky Ways to Take the Back from Side Control (No Flexibility Required)
Stephan Kesting
Creating Extreme Pressure from Side Control by Rory MacDonald
BJJ Fanatics
POSITIONS & HIERARCHY
Mount control
Instructional videos covering mount control, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
Mermaid mount - The Unstoppable Guard Pass System
Wim Deputter BJJ
Mounted Rubber Guard - 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
Brandon Mccaghren
Which Mount Escape Can You Do | ROYDEAN
ROYDEAN
This Mount Technique was a Cheat Code for my White Belts
Chewjitsu
Head and Arm Choke from Mount (Lachlan Giles)
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
Bulletproof Mounted Triangle Against Rolling Opponents by Dan Manasoiu
BJJ Fanatics
The Dope Mount Guide | BJJ Fundamentals
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
Surprise Omoplata Shoulder Lock from Mount
Stephan Kesting
Seven Effective Chokes from Mount - No Gi
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
POSITIONS & HIERARCHY
Back control
Instructional videos covering back control, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
Finishing Mechanics of the Collar Choke from Back Mount
MMA Leech
8 Back Control Tips To DOMINATE | BJJ Fundamentals
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
The coolest way to counter someone escaping your back control
Stephan Kesting
Complete Guide to Escaping Back Control | Jiu-Jitsu Escapes
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
Ultimate Arm Drag Defense: Head In Seatbelt by Erik Paulson
BJJ Fanatics
Break BJJ Rules & Finish Chokes in Back Mount Without Hooks
Chewjitsu
Back control
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
POSITIONS & HIERARCHY
Turtle position
Instructional videos covering turtle position, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
MMA Turtle Position: How to Navigate it Defensively
London Grapple
The Sit Through from Turtle, The Counter and The Quick Kill
Great Grappling
Powerful Reversals from Bottom Turtle for Submission Grappling
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
This Powerful Wrestling Pin Will Demolish the Turtle Position in BJJ
Chewjitsu
Backtake vs sitting turtle (Lachlan Giles)
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
9 Attacks Against a Tight Turtle Position
Stephan Kesting
FAST and EASY Turtle Get Up by Adam Wardzinski
BJJ Fanatics
POSITIONS & HIERARCHY
North-south position
Instructional videos covering north-south position, organized for deliberate practice and reference.
The North-South Escape System Used by the Pros
Stephan Kesting
Passing North South- How to Clear the Knee Line
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
Baseball Bat Choke From North/ South Hail Mary by Ryan Gruhn
BJJ Fanatics
Lots of North South Submission Options
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
Brutal North South Choke for Tall Skinny Grapplers in BJJ
Chewjitsu