Ground Defense by Chad Lyman

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When the fight hits the ground, your training needs to be ready for the real world. Ground Defense by Chad Lyman bridges the gap between modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense, giving you a system built to work under pressure — in the gym, on duty, or on the street.

Chad Lyman brings decades of experience in law enforcement, defensive tactics, and high-level BJJ to deliver a course that’s as functional as it is technical.
You’ll learn how to adapt proven jiu-jitsu fundamentals to real-world conditions — including managing strikes, weapons, multiple attackers, and the unique challenges of self-defense scenarios.
Whether you’re a law enforcement professional, first responder, or civilian defender, Ground Defense will help you develop true confidence and capability when it matters most.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Intro To Principles	3:46
Supine / Grounded Vs Standing Suspect - Three Ways	9:02
Sweeps Vs A Standing Opponent	21:55
Tripod	25:11
Sickle	34:39
Dummy Sweep	40:10 - (46:09)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Closed Guard Vs Strikes - Clamp/Move	0
Tactical Stand From Guard	13:42 - (28:15)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Good Posture Cross Post And Get Up - Plank Sweep, Shoulder Crunch, Butterfly Sweeps Intro	0
Plank Sweep	3:10
Shoulder Crunch / Passing The Arm	9:00
Butterfly Sweeps	15:34 - (22:59)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Half Guard Top Half Guard Bottom - Underhook & Short Hook Sweep	0
Forklift Sweep	9:09
Split Two On One	15:04
Push Up Sweep	18:27
Outro	24:29 - (27:18)

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What Will You Learn?

Chad Lyman brings decades of experience in law enforcement, defensive tactics, and high-level BJJ to deliver a course that’s as functional as it is technical. You’ll learn how to adapt proven jiu-jitsu fundamentals to real-world conditions — including managing strikes, weapons, multiple attackers, and the unique challenges of self-defense scenarios.

Whether you’re a law enforcement professional, first responder, or civilian defender, Ground Defense will help you develop true confidence and capability when it matters most.

Key Features & Benefits:

🥋 Modern BJJ, Real-World Application: Learn how to modify traditional techniques for dynamic, unpredictable self-defense encounters.
👮 Battle-Tested Instruction: Chad Lyman’s methods come straight from decades in law enforcement, SWAT, and defensive tactics instruction.
🧠 Concept-Based System: Go beyond techniques — understand the principles that keep you safe and effective under real pressure.
🛡️ Strike Management & Weapon Awareness: Train to defend against common street attacks and integrate positional control with situational awareness.
💥 Confidence Through Competence: Build functional skill that works when you need it most — whether you’re protecting yourself, your team, or your family.
🎥 Clear, Structured Instruction: Step-by-step lessons with detailed breakdowns make this series accessible for all levels.

What exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Intro To Principles
Supine / Grounded Vs Standing Suspect - Three Ways
Sweeps Vs A Standing Opponent
Tripod
Sickle
Dummy Sweep

Part 2

Closed Guard Vs Strikes - Clamp/Move
Tactical Stand From Guard

Part 3

Good Posture Cross Post And Get Up - Plank Sweep, Shoulder Crunch, Butterfly Sweeps Intro
Plank Sweep
Shoulder Crunch / Passing The Arm
Butterfly Sweeps

Part 4

Half Guard Top Half Guard Bottom - Underhook & Short Hook Sweep
Forklift Sweep
Split Two On One
Push Up Sweep
Outro

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