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Self-Defense and MMA Guard - the Hold Down Position

Martial Arts Topics - Realistic Fighting
Self-Defense & MMA Guard - the Hold Down Position

The hold down position is the one most effective bottom guard positions to be in; whether it is a MMA fight or a Self-Defense situation.The hold down position allows you to to control your opponent's posture, body position, and easily transition to a variety of submissions (if MMA), joint breaks (if Self-Defense) or get back to your feet.

The man demonstrating in these is 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, American Top Team MMA Trainer and MOST importantly my jiu-jitsu teacher: Luigi Mondelli.

These videos go over the basics of securing the hold down position, as well as 2 simple submissions and finally how to get up from the position.

For more MMA training and Jiu-Jitsu technique videos, please check out: BJJ Institute

Enjoy!

Hold Down Position Setup to Shoulder Lock

Hold Down Position to Shoulder Lock to Armbar

Hold Down Position to Technical Standup

Additional Resources:

  • BJJInstitute.com - Learn jiu-jitsu, no-gi grappling and MMA techniques from 3 of the best Brazilia Jiu-Jitsu Blackblets
  • H2H Combat System Manual and Videos - The most complete Military Hand-to-Hand Combat Manual that gives you 95% of the necessary responses to end a street fight situation.

Authors:

Luigi Mondelli

Master Black Belt / American Top Team CT MMA Team Trainer

Luigi Mondelli is the instructor of Best Way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / American Top Team Connecticut. With over 15 years of practice, Luigi is a certified black belt with many titles and a lot of experience training amateur and professional fighters.

  • 2009 Panamerican Champion
  • 2008 World No-Gi Champion
  • 2008 Panamerican Champion
  • 2007 Panamerican Champion
  • 2006 Panamerican Champion
  • 2004 Panamerican Champion
  • 2002 World Champion
  • 2004 North American Champion
  • 2003 North American Champion
  • 2001 2nd National / Brazil
  • 1999 Rio de Janeiro State Champion

Matt Bryers

  • Certified H2H Combat instructor in the H2H System
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kobukai Ju-Jitsu
  • Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Competitor in Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling and MMA
  • Operated Self-defense and Ju-Jitsu School in Cromwell, CT
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