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Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates a side control position maintenance drill to help learn the movements in order to keep side control.

Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates the importance of hip control from the side mount positions. Proper hip control is vital for maintaining your position when the opponent [...]

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park reviews modified Kesa Gatame side control and several attacks for submission. Please watch and check out the week in review.

Professor Robynho Rodrigues demonstrates how to execute the paper cutter choke from Kesa Gatame with proper arm control.

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates proper body control and some basic submission options from Kesa Gatame.

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates the transition from side control to broken scarf or kesa gatame control and recovery. This position sets the foundation for many [...]

Student demonstration of the week. This week Blue Belt Damian Fowler demonstrates the counter to the mount escape and transition into S mount for an armbar or choke attack.

Professor Rodriguez and Professor Viao demonstrate an effective counter to the bridge escape and entry into an S Mount armbar.

Picture of all the competitors who obtained a medal at the recent SJJIF championships in Long Beach, Ca. Great job on all the hard work preparing and competing this year!

Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates a basic sweep option from spider guard.