Standing Grab Defense to Throw
0:26Two front-grab defenses — over the arms and under the arms — each one taken straight through to a throw.
Technique
Videos
Ryan Deichert demonstrating the self-defense techniques we drill on the mats — grab defenses, strike defense, and escapes from chokes and headlocks.
From the Mats
Watch it slow,
then feel it
These are the same techniques taught in class, shown slowly and from the angle that makes the mechanics clear. Each clip is labelled on screen so you can follow exactly which variation is being demonstrated.
Watching is a good start — but Jiu-Jitsu is learned by doing it against a resisting partner. When you’re ready to try it for real, your first class is free.
The Library
Technique breakdowns
Press play on any clip below. Each one runs start to finish with no edits.
Punch & Kick Defense
0:47Managing an attacker who is actually striking: reading punch range, closing the gap safely, and turning a side kick into your entry.
Standing Choke & Grab Escapes
1:51Escapes from a rear choke both with and without the pull-back, plus releases from a wrist twist and a two-handed arm grab.
Headlock Escapes From the Ground
1:26Five separate ways out of a headlock once the fight has already hit the floor, shown back to back.
These clips include sound. Use the speaker control in each player to unmute or adjust the volume.
Train With Us
Ready to drill it yourself?
Video only takes you so far. Come in, partner up, and let a black belt walk you through it step by step — your first class is on us.