The Figure 4 in BJJ????

Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair is smiling right now because Coach Alder of 10th Planet Van Nuys has found a way to apply the figure four leg lock in bjj! In the video below Coach Alder breaks down how you can set the figure four up from the 93 guard and the ham sandwich. Everyone … Continue reading The Figure 4 in BJJ????

Bonus Leg Lock of the Month

This past Wednesday at 10th Planet Van Nuys we were treated to a special seminar on leg locks by 10th Planet Black Belt and Orochon Ramen kingpin Shigeki Matsuva. During the seminar Shigeki showed us some awesome standing entrances into leg locks. My favorite that he showed was the scissor sweep into an inside heel hook. This … Continue reading Bonus Leg Lock of the Month

Push Up Mount Escape

Off the heels (no pun intented) of my last post I present to you the Push Up Mount Escape to butterfly guard. Early on in my Jiu Jitsu career this was my go to escape. Once I was able to fully extend my arms and lock my elbows, I was able to control guys much … Continue reading Push Up Mount Escape