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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.

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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

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