BJJ Technique

Prof. Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates a simple yet highly effective lasso sweep from half guard.

Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park demonstrates how to use the lapel to assist an arm bar attack from closed guard.

Here is another example of a quick yet effective basic sweep from closed guard demonstrated by Professor Robyhno and assisted by Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park

Professor Robynho Rodrigues of Checkmat demonstrates a quick timing based sweep from closed guard. Please watch the video and review in class!

Professor Robynho and Professor Joao Vianey of Checkmat Buena Park BJJ demonstrate an alternate method for defending against a choke and escape from the back control. Please see the previous [...]

Professor Robynho and Professor Joao demonstrate the proper technique for basic defense and escape versus back control. 

Here are four video clips showing the Checkmat Buena Park techniques of the week for the fundamentals class. Demonstration by Head Professor Robynho Rodrigues assisted by Professor Joao [...]

Prof. Robynho Rodrigues demonstrates a technique for opening the closed guard, defeating opponent De La Riva hooks and taking the back.

Professor Robson Robynho Rodrigues demonstrates a tactic to employ versus a guard puller from stand up position at the start of a match.