back with hooks

Five Rings Jiu Jitsu hosted 2x BJJ Absolutle World Champion / 4x Heavy Weight Champion Xande Ribeiro on Friday, September 10, and Saturday, September 11. Head Coach Tom Oberhue has been training with Xande for over two years now, but this was the first time Xande had come to Five Rings Jiu Jitsu in Portland, Oregon. It was a FANTASTIC weekend.

Here are some of the Highlights:

I orginally got this from Jude Ledesma from Berkeley. However, I think it was in a Gracie book; though not sure which one.

I like it because it helps give a beginner a structure to work by ... an understanding of what positions are strategically considered more important than others. I find that it has helped clarify / guide my game. It is a great guide.

Read from top to bottom. It goes from best positions to worst positions in BJJ:

Back with hooks / opponent belly down with you on his back
Back with hooks / you on your back with opponent on you
Mount