We are digging deep into side control defenses and escapes in the Interm Class. Useful things if you don’t like being on the bottom. 

I will skip any type of wrist lock, specially by Russell Usauskas

I’m getting Uchi Mata on Max Eberle for sure 😂

We’ll be diving into the concept of total domination from side control, exploring everything from positional control and pressure to submissions, chokes, and joint manipulation. This session will focus on understanding how to truly control the situation while creating effective attacking opportunities from one of the most dominant positions in Jiu Jitsu.

Join me for a deep look into the details, concepts, and strategies that make side control such a powerful part of the game.

Talk about control and domination. Peter Thanos is an amazing instructor and it clearly shows during this seminar. It’s a must see for all. 

Amazing seminar with Scott Tresch, this is a must see for all beginners

For me, it starts with isolating the technique so I understand the mechanics, timing, grips, pressure, and purpose behind it. But I don’t think a technique is really “mine” until I understand the what ifs.

The what ifs are what turn a move into a system.

So I like to build in layers: first the mechanics, then the reactions, then the connections. After that, drilling becomes the bridge between understanding and actually being able to use it live.

What has worked best for my game is not collecting random techniques, but building small systems around positions I trust. That way I’m not guessing during training, I’m recognizing reactions and following a path.

Ooooo I can’t wait for this week. Uchi Mata one of my favorite takedowns 💥 on the menu for Interm class 

Jiu Jitsu has taught me so many lessons. Honestly, without it, my life would look completely different. I’m not even sure what that version would be.

One of the biggest things it’s given me is the ability to handle pressure in my personal life. Life throws all kinds of situations at us, and we often find ourselves in circumstances we can’t control. It’s easy to overreact. It’s easy to get emotional. What’s hard is slowing down, evaluating what’s actually happening, and making the best possible decision in that moment.

That’s what Jiu Jitsu teaches us every day, how to stay calm, think clearly, and find solutions under pressure. And really, that’s not just Jiu Jitsu… that’s life.

“Technique is learned once, but it’s drilled forever.”

Drill. Drill. Drill.

Drilling is one of the most underestimated tools for improvement and often one of the most misunderstood. It’s not just a phase you rush through on your way to sparring. It’s where your Jiu-Jitsu is actually built.

Yes, drilling helps you understand the mechanics. But it goes much deeper than that. It’s where you develop timing, precision, speed, and ultimately flow. It’s where movements stop being something you think about and start becoming something you do.

Sparring tests your Jiu-Jitsu. Drilling creates it.

The more intentional your reps, the more natural your execution becomes when it matters most.