Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Defense by Rory Macdonald

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Learn how to survive, escape, and turn defense into offense with Foundation No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Defense, taught by UFC legend Rory MacDonald.

Known for his composure under pressure and elite grappling against the best fighters in the world, Rory breaks down the defensive systems that kept him safe at the highest level of MMA and no-gi competition.
This course focuses on practical, battle-tested no-gi defense—covering essential submission escapes, positional survival, and core principles that allow you to stay calm, protect yourself, and create opportunities to counterattack.
Whether you’re a beginner building a strong base or an experienced grappler sharpening your defense, this series gives you the tools to stop submissions before they happen and escape when you’re already in danger.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Submission Escapes - Kimuras	0:38
Breaking Grips in Armlock Situations	13:09
Triangles	18:51
Armbars	26:33
Guillotines	36:17
Head And Arm Chokes	44:57
Rear Naked Choke	49:20
Leg Locks	53:48
Americanas	1:00:38
Ezekiel Chokes	1:04:45 - (1:08:49)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Positional Escapes - Half Guard Underhook	0
Reguard To Butterfly	4:30
Side Control Underhook Escape	5:59
Side Control Reguard Shrimping	9:05
Arm Push Away Stand Up Side Control	11:58
Mount Escape Basic Hip Escape Reguard	15:30
Trap And Roll (Bridging)	18:53
Catching The Foot	20:46
The Kip Out	22:30
Back Escapes Using Feet	25:46
Back Escapes Elbow To The Mat	28:57
Back Escapes Duck Under Leg	32:31
North South Escape Rolling To The Back	33:58
North South Escape Frame And Spin Reguard	36:10 - (38:51)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Standups/Wrestle Ups - Push Away Full Guard Standup	0
Technical Lift	3:16
Open Guard	7:56
Butterfly Guard	12:28 - (14:38)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Takedowns And Defense - Double Leg Defense Overview And Things To Know	0
Single Leg Defense Overview And Things To Know	4:20
Over Under Defense	11:07
Double Underhooks Defense Overview And Things To Know	15:09
Back Control Defense Overview	16:49- (21:08)

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World-Class Submission Escapes & Defensive Systems by Rory MacDonald

Learn how to survive, escape, and turn defense into offense with Foundation No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Defense, taught by UFC legend Rory MacDonald. Known for his composure under pressure and elite grappling against the best fighters in the world, Rory breaks down the defensive systems that kept him safe at the highest level of MMA and no-gi competition.

This course focuses on practical, battle-tested no-gi defense—covering essential submission escapes, positional survival, and core principles that allow you to stay calm, protect yourself, and create opportunities to counterattack. Whether you’re a beginner building a strong base or an experienced grappler sharpening your defense, this series gives you the tools to stop submissions before they happen and escape when you’re already in danger.

What You’ll Learn

Proven no-gi submission defenses used at the elite MMA level
Step-by-step escapes from high-percentage attacks
How to stay safe under pressure and eliminate panic in bad positions
Defensive posture, hand fighting, and positioning concepts that apply everywhere
How to recover guard, stand up, or counter after escaping
Defensive habits that dramatically reduce mistakes and energy waste

Who This Course Is For

No-gi grapplers and MMA fighters of all levels
Beginners who want a solid defensive foundation
Advanced athletes looking to refine their escape mechanics
Anyone who wants to feel calm, confident, and hard to submit

Why Learn From Rory MacDonald

UFC legend and former world title challenger
Known for elite composure, durability, and technical defense
Real techniques tested against the best fighters on the planet
Clear, fundamental teaching style focused on efficiency and control

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Submission Escapes - Kimuras
Breaking Grips in Armlock Situations
Triangles
Armbars
Guillotines
Head And Arm Chokes
Rear Naked Choke
Leg Locks
Americanas
Ezekiel Chokes

Part 2

Positional Escapes - Half Guard Underhook
Reguard To Butterfly
Side Control Underhook Escape
Side Control Reguard Shrimping
Arm Push Away Stand Up Side Control
Mount Escape Basic Hip Escape Reguard
Trap And Roll (Bridging)
Catching The Foot
The Kip Out
Back Escapes Using Feet
Back Escapes Elbow To The Mat
Back Escapes Duck Under Leg
North South Escape Rolling To The Back
North South Escape Frame And Spin Reguard

Part 3

Standups/Wrestle Ups - Push Away Full Guard Standup
Technical Lift
Open Guard
Butterfly Guard

Part 4

Takedowns And Defense - Double Leg Defense Overview And Things To Know
Single Leg Defense Overview And Things To Know
Over Under Defense
Double Underhooks Defense Overview And Things To Know
Back Control Defense Overview

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