Wrestling For Jiu Jitsu by Shawn Williams

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the power of wrestling for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu by Shawn Williams, a Renzo Gracie black belt and one of the most respected BJJ instructors in the world. This instructional is designed specifically to integrate the critical elements of wrestling into your Jiu-Jitsu game, whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner.

Shawn Williams has distilled his years of experience both as a student and teacher of the Gracie family’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combined it with high-level wrestling techniques that will enhance your positional control, takedowns, and ground game. Whether you are looking to improve your top game, learn effective takedown strategies, or improve your scrambles, this instructional offers a structured approach to bridging the gap between wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu.

Whether you're training for competition or self-defense, Shawn's step-by-step guidance will provide you with the tools to dominate your opponent from the start of the match all the way to the finish. Master the fundamentals of wrestling and elevate your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level.

Key Features:

• Taught by Shawn Williams – Renzo Gracie black belt and one of the most influential BJJ instructors of his generation.
• Tailored for BJJ – Focuses on wrestling techniques specifically designed to complement and enhance your Jiu-Jitsu game.
• Step-by-Step Instruction – Clear, easy-to-follow techniques that build from the basics to more advanced applications.
• Core Takedown Techniques – Learn essential takedowns and entries that will improve your ability to control the fight from standing to the ground.
• Improved Positional Control – Master the concepts of top control, hand fighting, and maintaining dominant positions.
• Integrating Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu – Seamlessly combine wrestling’s explosive techniques with BJJ’s flow and submissions.
• Enhance Your Scramble – Improve your ability to recover from scrambles, maintain control, and transition effectively between positions.
• Perfect for All Levels – Whether you’re a white belt or black belt, the techniques taught will immediately elevate your grappling game.

What You Will Learn:

• Takedowns &Entries – Learn the most effective ways to take your opponent down, focusing on setups that flow smoothly into your BJJ game.
• Hand Fighting &Positioning – Control your opponent’s hands and posture to prevent their takedown attempts while setting up your own.
• Scrambling &Transitions – Build your ability to stay fluid in chaotic exchanges and turn scrambles into dominant positions.
• Wrestling for Control – Understand the concepts of pressure, balance, and leverage that will make your top game even more dominant.
• Takedown Defense – Develop the skills to defend against common wrestling attacks and maintain your position or counter effectively.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Introduction
• Creating Back Exposure From The Standing Position
• Ouchi And Kouchi Snapdowns
• Underhook Throw By
• Slide By (Forehead To Forehead)
• Slide By (Ear To Ear)
• Overtie Strip
• Duck Under
• Single Leg To ETB
• Head Inside Arm Drag
• Sasae Arm Drag
• Body Lock Uki Goshi
• Knee Block Shuck By

Part 2

• Creating Back Exposure From Top Position - Toreando To Outside Camp
• Toreando To Overback
• Shin And Shoulder Pin
• Stack (Toes To Mat)
• Collar And Elbow Knee Cut
• Bodylock/Tightwaist
• Mount (Single Arm Chest Wrap)
• Mount (Double Arm Chest Wrap)
• Northsouth
• Side Control

Part 3

• Creating Back Exposure From Bottom Position - Heisting Drag
• Leaning Drag
• Butterfly Kickflip
• Diagonal Toss
• Heisting To A Knee
• Split Squat Inversion
• De La Riva Inversion From Standing
• Lower Leg Shift Dilemma
• Half Guard Arm Drag (Near Side)
• Half Guard Arm Drag (Far Side)

Part 4

• Transitioning From Leg Entanglements To The Back - Cross Ashi (Offense)
• 50/50 (Offense)
• Backside 50/50 (Offense)
• Defensive Misdirection From Cross Ashi
• Ashi Bolo From Cross Ashi
• Ashi Bolo From 50/50
• Ashi Bolo From Outside Ashi
• Stacking From Outside Ashi

Part 5

• Breaking Down The Turtle Position - Breakdown To A Hip (Knee Scoop)
• Breakdown To A Hip (Claw Grip)
• Breakdown To A Hip (Tight Waist)
• Separation Of Knee And Elbow
• Diagonal Roll Through
• Chin To Chest Roll Through
• Step Ins
• Garry Tonon Roll