Issue 170
September 2018
Get off your butt and put your opponent down on their back.
Vinny Magalhaes is four-time world BJJ champion, 205lb fighter and instructor. He reveals his best fight tips with Scott Kaplan.
1 - Vinny is controlling Scott from his back in De la Riva guard.
2 - With his right foot, Vinny pushes Scott’s left leg away and uses the momentum to sit up.
3 - Vinny Passes Scott’s left sleeve from his right hand to his left.
4 - Vinny hooks Scott’s ankle with his right leg and posts his right hand on the mat for base.
5 - As Vinny stands, he pulls Scott’s ankle between his legs, with his leg, to take a single-leg.
6 - Vinny grabs Scott’s collar with his right hand to control his upper body as well.
7 - Keeping the leg elevated, Vinny steps back to clear Scott’s leg from between his legs.
8 - Using his right leg, Vinny sweeps Scott’s leg as he pulls him over.
9 - Vinny follows Scott to the mat and pins him in side control.
TOP TIPS:
WHITE BELT
- Single-leg takedowns are useful from all areas – including from your knees to reverse position.
PURPLE BELT
- Threatening to stand up from the bottom can create openings. Your opponent will focus on keeping you down and could leave a limb out for you to grab.
BLACK BELT
- It’s important to grip your opponent’s sleeve in De la Riva guard to prevent them from clearing your hooks with their hand.
