American Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Cross – Inside Trip

At 10th Planet Van Nuys this month we are learning the inside trip takedown. This is a very effective takedown that can be used in various combat sports. Plus it looks really cool and feels cool to hit it! In today's video American Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Cross shows his take on the inside trip. … Continue reading American Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Cross – Inside Trip

The First Leg Lock I Learned – The Rolling Toe Hold

One of the first leg locks I ever learned was the Rolling Toe Hold from open guard. From the instant I saw it I was in awe. Growing up watching the WWF during the Attitude Era I immediately recognized the toe hold. Both MMA fighter turned pro wrestler Ken Shamrock and Olympic Gold Medalist turned pro wrestler Kurt Angle … Continue reading The First Leg Lock I Learned – The Rolling Toe Hold

3 Ways to Improve Your Arm Bar

The arm bar is one of the first submissions I remember learning on my first day of Jiu Jitsu. Over the years of drilling and repping my arm bars, there have been three important concepts that have helped me understand how to finish the arm bar effectively. Fine tuning each of these concepts can take your arm … Continue reading 3 Ways to Improve Your Arm Bar