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Weapons Based Grappling Fundamentals by Rico Cortes

Unlock the next level of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with Weapons Based Grappling Fundamentals by Rico Cortes — the essential instructional that bridges modern sport BJJ techniques with real-world self-defense against armed threats.

  • Designed for practitioners seeking to expand beyond the mats, this course blends cutting-edge BJJ concepts with practical applications against weapons, empowering you to defend yourself effectively in high-risk situations.
  • Rico Cortes, a renowned expert in both sport and self-defense grappling, takes you step-by-step through dynamic techniques that integrate weapon awareness, control, and disarming strategies — all grounded in the principles of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • Whether you train for competition or personal protection, this instructional is a must-have resource for anyone serious about mastering grappling fundamentals that go beyond sport and into the realm of life-saving self-defense.



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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro And RIPS - Intro - Goals And Purpose 0
Concepts And Principles 2:25
Top Control Belly Up RIP 6:22
Leg Control Belly Down RIP 14:43
½ Guard RIP 19:56
Bottom Guard RIP 24:57
Inside Guard RIP 30:48 - (35:44)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Weapons Based Grips - Intro And Explanation 0
Stick Switches - Intro And Explanation 5:57
Controlling The Torso 26:06
Bottom Guard Grips 36:38
Inside The Guard Controlling And Gripping 53:12 - (1:02:59)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Total Hold Down Drill - Total Hold Down Drill Overview 0 - (9:10)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Chokes, Compression, Hooks - Intro To Chokes, Compression, And Hooks With Weapons 0
Tactical Baton Gripping For Control 3:13
Wristlock - Chokes Inside & Bottom Guard 16:21
Stick And Tactical Baton As Controlling Tools 26:55
Demo Using All The Fundamentals 35:23
Demo Using Baton Deployment 35:42
Side Control Application With Chokes 36:04
Guard Control With Stick And Baton Deployment 37:13
Standing And Bottom Choke Drill 44:09
Standing And Bottom Compression Chokes Application 53:14
Leg Compression Using Choke Lock 1:00:19
Knife Defense / Limb Control 1:02:26
Technical Stand Up Vs Offense Base Stand Up 1:13:55
Stick Switch And Half Guard Sweep 1:18:52
Half Guard Underhook Sweep With Baton 1:21:01
Credits 1:22:56
Outro 1:24:33 - (1:25:34)

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What will You Learn?

Unlock the next level of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with Weapons Based Grappling Fundamentals by Rico Cortes — the essential instructional that bridges modern sport BJJ techniques with real-world self-defense against armed threats.

Designed for practitioners seeking to expand beyond the mats, this course blends cutting-edge BJJ concepts with practical applications against weapons, empowering you to defend yourself effectively in high-risk situations. Rico Cortes, a renowned expert in both sport and self-defense grappling, takes you step-by-step through dynamic techniques that integrate weapon awareness, control, and disarming strategies — all grounded in the principles of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Whether you train for competition or personal protection, this instructional is a must-have resource for anyone serious about mastering grappling fundamentals that go beyond sport and into the realm of life-saving self-defense.

Bullet Points

  • Bridge Between Sport and Self-Defense: Combines modern BJJ techniques with practical applications against common weapons for real-world readiness.

  • Expert Instruction by Rico Cortes: Learn from a highly respected grappling and self-defense specialist known for blending sport BJJ with tactical defense.

  • Weapon Awareness and Control: Understand how to safely manage and neutralize threats involving knives, sticks, and other weapons during grappling scenarios.

  • Disarming Techniques: Step-by-step methods for disarming opponents while maintaining control and positioning.

  • Modern BJJ Fundamentals: Features updated grappling strategies designed for both competition and self-defense situations.

  • Ideal for All Levels: Whether you’re a sport BJJ practitioner or a self-defense enthusiast, this course offers essential skills to elevate your training.

  • High-Risk Scenario Preparation: Gain confidence and competence in handling close-quarter encounters involving weapons.

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

  • Intro And RIPS - Intro - Goals And Purpose
  • Concepts And Principles
  • Top Control Belly Up RIP
  • Leg Control Belly Down RIP
  • ½ Guard RIP
  • Bottom Guard RIP
  • Inside Guard RIP


Part 2

  • Weapons Based Grips - Intro And Explanation
  • Stick Switches - Intro And Explanation
  • Controlling The Torso
  • Bottom Guard Grips
  • Inside The Guard Controlling And Gripping


Part 3

  • Total Hold Down Drill - Total Hold Down Drill Overview


Part 4

  • Chokes, Compression, Hooks - Intro To Chokes, Compression, And Hooks With Weapons
  • Tactical Baton Gripping For Control
  • Wristlock - Chokes Inside & Bottom Guard
  • Stick And Tactical Baton As Controlling Tools
  • Demo Using All The Fundamentals
  • Demo Using Baton Deployment
  • Side Control Application With Chokes
  • Guard Control With Stick And Baton Deployment
  • Standing And Bottom Choke Drill
  • Standing And Bottom Compression Chokes Application
  • Leg Compression Using Choke Lock
  • Knife Defense / Limb Control
  • Technical Stand Up Vs Offense Base Stand Up
  • Stick Switch And Half Guard Sweep
  • Half Guard Underhook Sweep With Baton
  • Credits
  • Outro
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