Complete Positional No-Gi Survival Guide by Yuri Simoes
Learn from Yuri Simoes, a world-renowned BJJ black belt and multiple-time champion.
Master essential standing and guard positioning techniques to enhance your defensive game.
Explore detailed escape strategies from closed guard and mount to regain control.
Perfect for practitioners of all levels looking to elevate their no-gi skills and survive tough positions.
Course Content
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Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Intro
00:00 - 00:39
Standing Defense Intro
00:39 - 02:16
Head Position To Defend Underhooks And Arm Drags
02:16 - 07:24
Head Position To Defend Wrist Ties, Double Underhooks, And 2 On 1
07:24 - 10:42
Grip Fighting
10:42 - 15:44
Using Wrist Control To Defend Collar Tie
15:44 - 18:08
Using Underhooks To Defend
18:08 - 20:21
Head Position To Defend Single Leg
20:21 - 21:30
Hip Defense For Single Leg
21:30 - 24:06
Hip Defense For Single Leg When Opponent Keeps Hands Locked
24:06 - 25:13
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Open Guard Retention Fundamentals
00:00 - 09:52
Open Guard Retention When Opponent Circles Fast
09:52 - 11:34
Double Under Defense
11:34 - 15:50
Half Guard Defense Options
15:50 - 21:50
Breaking The Double Under Grip
21:50 - 25:08
Defending The Body Lock
25:08 - 27:02
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Closed Guard Escape - Come To Your Feet
00:00 - 06:30
Closed Guard Escape - Trap The Wrist
06:30 - 08:16
Closed Guard Escape - Extend And Walk Away And Shake
08:16 - 10:30
Mount Escape Options When Turning To The Hip
10:30 - 17:05
Alternative Angle Of Ankle Hook Mount Escape
17:05 - 18:04
Alternative Angle Of Hip Turn Mount Escape
18:04 - 19:20
Mount Escape Option - Double Underhook The Leg
19:20 - 21:18
Alternative Angle Of Double Underhook Leg Escape
21:18 - 22:00
Bridge And Roll Mount Escape
22:00 - 27:57
Arm Trap Bridge And Roll Mount Escape
27:57 - 29:28
S-Mount Escape
29:28 - 30:44
S-Mount Escape When Opponent Advances Further Than Desired
30:44 - 32:22
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Knee On Belly
00:00 - 05:08
Framing From Side Control
05:08 - 12:35
Pummeling From Side Control
12:35 - 15:36
Side Control Defense When Opponent Sits Towards The Head With Underhook
15:36 - 20:14
Side Control Defense When Opponent Sits Towards The Head With Underhook - Alternative Option
20:14 - 21:30
Side Control Defense When Opponent Sits Towards The Head With Head And Arm
21:30 - 22:27
Side Control Defense When Opponent Sits Towards The Head With Head And Arm - Back Take
22:27 - 24:11
Side Control Defense When Opponent Sits Towards The Head With Head And Arm - Body Lock
24:11 - 25:18
North South Defense To Body Lock-Seatbelt
25:18 - 27:37
North South Defense To Arm Lock Or Side Control
27:37 - 29:28
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Knee Shield
00:00 - 01:47
Arm Trap
01:47 - 03:35
Escape From Seatbelt
03:35 - 04:39
Frame And Break Opponents Body Lock
04:39 - 09:03
Break The Lock And Escape Variations
09:03 - 10:12
Sit To Hip And Hook The Leg
10:12 - 11:36
Front Headlock Sit Out
11:36 - 12:47
Front Headlock Hip Switch
12:47 - 13:08
Front Headlock Hip Switch Elbow Hook
13:08 - 15:28
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Fall To Over Hook Side - Scoot Hips Away
00:00 - 02:59
Importance Of Clearing Elbow
02:59 - 04:52
Fall To Over Hook Side - Clear The Top Hook
04:52 - 07:36
Fall To Underhook Side - Pass The Arm To Opposite Side And Build To Base
07:36 - 10:34
Escape From Hooks When In Turtle - Get 2 Legs To One Side
10:34 - 12:31
Crab Ride And Seatbelt Escape
12:31 - 14:28
Review Of Key Techniques
14:28 - 29:47
What Will You Learn?
In the Complete Positional No-Gi Survival Guide, Yuri Simoes delivers a comprehensive breakdown of critical defensive techniques that every BJJ practitioner must know. This instructional video covers everything from standing defense fundamentals to intricate guard retention and escape strategies, ensuring you have the tools to navigate any situation on the mat. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grappler, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical skills to enhance your no-gi game and stay one step ahead of your opponents.
Technique List
PART 1
INTRO
KEYS TO STANDING DEFENSIVE POSITIONING
STANDING DEFENSE INTRO
HEAD POSITION TO DEFEND UNDERHOOKS AND ARM DRAGS
HEAD POSITION TO DEFEND WRIST TIES, DOUBLE UNDERHOOKS, AND 2 ON 1
GRIP FIGHTING
USING WRIST CONTROL TO DEFEND COLLAR TIE
USING UNDERHOOKS TO DEFEND
HEAD POSITION TO DEFEND SINGLE LEG
HIP DEFENSE FOR SINGLE LEG
HIP DEFENSE FOR SINGLE LEG WHEN OPPONENT KEEPS HANDS LOCKED
PART 2
KEYS TO GUARD POSITIONING
OPEN GUARD RETENTION FUNDAMENTALS
OPEN GUARD RETENTION WHEN OPPONENT CIRCLES FAST
DOUBLE UNDER DEFENSE
HALF GUARD DEFENSE OPTIONS
BREAKING THE DOUBLE UNDER GRIP
DEFENDING THE BODY LOCK
PART 3
CLOSED GUARD AND MOUNT ESCAPES
CLOSED GUARD ESCAPE - COME TO YOUR FEET
CLOSED GUARD ESCAPE - TRAP THE WRIST
CLOSED GUARD ESCAPE - EXTEND AND WALK AWAY AND SHAKE
MOUNT ESCAPE OPTIONS WHEN TURNING TO THE HIP
ALTERNATIVE ANGLE OF ANKLE HOOK MOUNT ESCAPE
ALTERNATIVE ANGLE OF HIP TURN MOUNT ESCAPE
MOUNT ESCAPE OPTION - DOUBLE UNDERHOOK THE LEG
ALTERNATIVE ANGLE OF DOUBLE UNDERHOOK LEG ESCAPE
BRIDGE AND ROLL MOUNT ESCAPE
ARM TRAP BRIDGE AND ROLL MOUNT ESCAPE
S-MOUNT ESCAPE
S-MOUNT ESCAPE WHEN OPPONENT ADVANCES FURTHER THAN DESIRED