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The Chess Of the Mat: Orchestrating Forces and Feints From Guard by Greg Jackson

Unlock the strategic brilliance of one of the most respected minds in combat sports. In The Chess of the Mat, world-renowned coach Greg Jackson reveals his signature approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: pairing high-percentage sweeps with deadly submission chains 

  • Known for his cerebral coaching style and the masterminding behind champions in the UFC, Jackson now brings that same insight to the grappling mat.
  • In this expertly crafted series, you'll dive deep into flow-based attack systems that transition fluidly between guillotines, kimuras, D'arce chokes, and more.
  • Whether you're an intermediate grappler looking to level up your offense or an advanced practitioner searching for deeper layers of strategy, this series delivers the blueprint to outthink and outmaneuver your opponent—step by step, move by move.


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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Warm Up/Skill Development And Retention - Foot Placement Drills And Other Preparation Exercises0
90 Degree Cuts And Flings4:47
123 Drills8:49
Half Guard Leg Lifts Pony Rides And Displacement13:45
Arm Drag To Back To Slip Under20:05 - (23:25)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Half Guard Pass - Waterfall0
Fake Kimura To Waterfall6:56
Foot In Head On Same Side12:31
Kimura Combos - Kimura, They Straighten Arm Back Take17:54
Hip Bump Sweep To Kimura23:11
Kimura To Switch27:41 - (35:20)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Guard - Arm Bar Prioritizing Sweep0
Omoplata Prioritizing Sweep5:49
Knee Bar/Foot Lock Prioritizing Sweep9:42
Cross Leg Guillotine Prioritizing Sweep14:19
Triangle Prioritizing Sweep18:09
Armbar To Extraction Or Omoplata22:58 - (27:25)

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the strategic brilliance of one of the most respected minds in combat sports. In The Chess of the Mat, world-renowned coach Greg Jackson reveals his signature approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: pairing high-percentage sweeps with deadly submission chains. Known for his cerebral coaching style and the masterminding behind champions in the UFC, Jackson now brings that same insight to the grappling mat.

In this expertly crafted series, you'll dive deep into flow-based attack systems that transition fluidly between guillotines, kimuras, D'arce chokes, and more. Whether you're an intermediate grappler looking to level up your offense or an advanced practitioner searching for deeper layers of strategy, this series delivers the blueprint to outthink and outmaneuver your opponent—step by step, move by move.


What You’ll Learn Inside:

  • ♟️ Sweep-Submission Integration: Learn how to turn your sweeps into submission threats—seamlessly.

  • 🧠 Guillotine Mastery: Dive into Greg Jackson’s unique guillotine setups from guard, top, and transitional positions.

  • 🔗 Kimura to Darce Chains: Discover how to create traps that flow directly into finishes without giving your opponent time to recover.

  • 🎯 Positional Awareness: Improve your ability to recognize control points and pressure angles that force mistakes.

  • 🕸️ Strategic Layering: Understand how to build multi-step attacks that frustrate defenses and create inevitable openings.

  • 🥋 Adaptable for Gi and No-Gi: Techniques taught in a conceptual format for both traditional and modern submission grapplers.


Why Learn from Greg Jackson?

With decades of experience coaching world champions in MMA and grappling, Greg Jackson’s approach is revered for its clarity, depth, and tactical precision. He doesn’t just teach what to do—he teaches why it works, and when to use it. The Chess of the Mat is your opportunity to study with a true strategist and elevate your BJJ IQ like never before.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1:

  • Warm Up/Skill Development And Retention - Foot Placement Drills And Other Preparation Exercises
  • 90 Degree Cuts And Flings
  • 123 Drills
  • Half Guard Leg Lifts Pony Rides And Displacement
  • Arm Drag To Back To Slip Under

Part 2

  • Half Guard Pass - Waterfall
  • Fake Kimura To Waterfall
  • Foot In Head On Same Side
  • Kimura Combos - Kimura, They Straighten Arm Back Take
  • Hip Bump Sweep To Kimura
  • Kimura To Switch

Part 3

  • Guard - Arm Bar Prioritizing Sweep
  • Omoplata Prioritizing Sweep
  • Knee Bar/Foot Lock Prioritizing Sweep
  • Cross Leg Guillotine Prioritizing Sweep
  • Triangle Prioritizing Sweep
  • Armbar To Extraction Or Omoplata

 

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