Street Applicable Ground Control Strategies

Uki-gatame, or the “knee-on-belly” position strategies. Utilizing proper techniques and transitions to maintain positional dominance in a self-defense scenario that goes to the ground.
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by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 8 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi, Unarmed
Uki-gatame, or the “knee-on-belly” position strategies. Utilizing proper techniques and transitions to maintain positional dominance in a self-defense scenario that goes to the ground.
by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 4 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi, Unarmed
Explore two ground positions and two escape options that can help you turn the table on your opponent. Ground fighting has become increasingly popular due to the rise of televised Mixed Martial Arts competitions, but it has always been something that needs to be addressed if you are going to have a complete self-protection skill […]
by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 6 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi, Unarmed
In this course you’ll be guided through three common arm locks with instruction on how to apply the locks and how to escape them as well. Three “straight” arm locks and a very common “bent” arm lock will be explored in depth so that you have the knowledge that you need if you ever find […]
by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 10 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi
The Guillotine choke is an attack that can be used against us by practitioners of jiujitsu, mixed martial arts, and even relatively untrained individuals because of its simplicity. Properly applied, this choke can render a person unconscious in a matter of seconds, so it is imperative that we know how to prevent and escape from […]
by Dennis Fuutoshi Mahoney 2 Lessons in Fuutoshi, Ground Fighting, Master Access, Unarmed
In this Master Level Seminar we look at the beginnings of Ninja Ground Fighting, a very different perspective then what is currently considered ground fighting. This course looks at ways of taking your opponent to the ground under control so that there is no opening for them to fight back from the ground.
by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 9 Lessons in Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi
Explore Yoku-To specifically from the “mount” position, where we can employ the same strategies on the ground that we practice in the standing version.
by Hardee Hakutoshi Merritt 11 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Hakutoshi
In this course we will be exploring how to apply an “Oni-Kudaki” shoulder/elbow lock with our legs from underneath and on top of our opponent in addition to a few other escape sequences from the bottom “side control” position.
by James Kentoshi Norris 43 Lessons in Basic Access, Godan, Ground Fighting, Kentoshi, Unarmed, Yondan
Learn advanced skills, locks and ground defenses. Master Norris and An-shu Hayes guide you through lessons for dealing with dangerous ground attackers. This course covers many new stand-alone skills, as well as shows you how to put all three ground course skills into a flow drill.
by James Kentoshi Norris 37 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Kentoshi
Master Norris and An-shu Hayes take you through answers to even more challenging ground situations, giving you tools and techniques to defend, control, and end the fight, as well as drills to help you polish your techniques.
by James Kentoshi Norris 40 Lessons in Basic Access, Ground Fighting, Kentoshi
Learn fundamental ground defense skills from Master Norris and An-shu Hayes. This course covers common ground attacks, core defenses, ways to reposition for control, and ways to create space to escape.
by Dennis Fuutoshi Mahoney 12 Lessons in Fuutoshi, Ground Fighting, Master Access, Unarmed
Think you can’t win against three attackers when you’re on the ground? Think again. Join Master Dennis Fuutoshi Mahoney as he teaches techniques and principles to defend yourself in a three-on-one attack.