Lessons by Ose Abunaw

In this lesson you will learn a very simple and efficient way to break open the full guard.

in this lesson you will learn to setup the anaconda choke from the turtle position

In this lesson you learn how to enter an armbar from the dog fight position

In this you will learn a movement that allows you to enter the dog fight position efficiently as you untangle yourself from the top person.

In this lesson you will learn how to use the knee shield to transition into the dog fight position and setup for the collar punch choke

In this lesson you learn how to setup the darce choke from the dog fight position

In this lesson, I demonstrate the berimbolo technique. I show it from side control because this is the origin position to develop and understand the technique. Pay attention to the leg formation I create which allows you to have control of the bottom person. This is the most important detail.

In this lesson you will learn the steps needed to execute the spinning back kick technique

In this lesson, you will learn the steps needed to execute the switch step movement from orthodox fight stance in a closed stance matchup into the z-index( angle )

In this lesson, you will learn the steps needed to perform the glide movement from southpaw fight stance into the z-index, in your orthodox fight stance in a closed stance matchup.

In this lesson, i display the pull step movement from southpaw into orthodox when dealing with forward momentum, into the z-index in an open stance matchup.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the switch step movement ( in a closed stance matchup ) into the z-index ending in my southpaw fight stance.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the berimbolo technique. I show it from standing which is another way to use the technique once you understand the leg formation needed that makes the technique work. Pay attention to the leg formation I create which allows you to have control of the bottom person. This is the most important detail.

I this lesson, i demonstrate the steps involved to execute the trap kick sweep exploit. This exploit is one of the highest techniques when it comes to stopping kick attacks to the body or head.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the first pathway when it comes to side control which is to reset to some type of guard.

In this lesson, i demonstrate the slongshot technique which is an efficient movement to reverse the bottom headlock position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the efficient turtle headlock trip.

In this lesson, I demonstrate a movement used to get control of the cross face wrist and use this to build height and escape the position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the bridge sweep from bottom side control.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the figure 4 lock down sweep to reverse the side control position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to adapt and connect the deleriva control technique and the berimbolo transition technique together to take the back from the bottom.

I this lesson, i demonstrate the steps involved to execute the catch kick sweep exploit. This exploit is on the low tier side when it comes to stopping kick attacks to the body because you take the impact of the kick before you can exploit it.

Pressure isn’t just physical — it’s psychological.

This lesson teaches you how to project confidence, structure, and forward intent even before you fully feel it. When you control your posture, breathing, and presence, you influence your opponent’s perception and decision-making.

The Void — A Medieval Battle Guide

The Void is not chaos. It is a battlefield.
It is the space between fighters where distance, danger, and decision-making constantly shift. Every step forward changes the weapons available, the risks involved, and the outcome of the exchange. Mastering the Void means understanding which zone you are in and choosing the correct response before pressure forces the decision for you.

This lesson breaks the battlefield into three zones:

Green Zone — The Open Field
This is safe space. You cannot be hit if distance is managed correctly. Green is where information is gathered, long weapons are used, and movement creates control. Jabs, teeps, long kicks, and footwork rule here. The goal is patience, vision, and readiness. You are safe, but never asleep. Distance is defense. Green gives you control.

Yellow Zone — The Castle Walls
This is the transition. Both fighters are touchable. It is no longer safe, but it is not yet chaos. Yellow is the decision-making zone. Hesitation causes damage. One clear decision must be made, then you exit. Frames, angle changes, intercepting strikes, and clinch entries dominate here. Yellow is temporary. Staying is a choice. Yellow gives you profit.

Red Zone — Inside the Castle
Distance is gone. Commitment replaces hesitation. This is where structure, breathing, and control determine the outcome. Clinch control, knees, elbows, short strikes, off-balancing, and takedowns live here. Half-decisions create danger. In Red, you win the exchange, then exit.

Throughout all zones, the core principles remain the same:

• Every zone has the right weapons
• The wrong weapons create damage
• Name the zone before choosing the action
• The goal is control, not chaos

This lesson teaches fighters to recognize the zone instantly, apply the correct tools, and move with intention rather than panic. When every zone feels familiar, fear decreases. When clarity increases, control follows.

This lesson teaches fighters how to handle aggressive opponents by installing recognition, structured responses, and tempo control into their system. Instead of reacting emotionally, you learn to recognize entry cues, rely on pre-trained defaults, disrupt rhythm, and stay composed under chaos.

Every exchange begins with an entry. There are only three ways anyone crosses the void: Controlled, Pop, or Chaos. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to recognize each type in real time, when to use them, and how to respond correctly. Control the entry, control the exchange. Misread it, and you pay for it.

When a fighter drops their hands, it looks like the head is wide open. But that visual cue hijacks your targeting system, causing fixation, hesitation, and analysis paralysis. In this lesson, you’ll learn why this trap works and how to break it by redistributing pressure and attacking intelligently.

The space between you and your opponent isn’t empty — it’s the Void.
Most fighters freeze in it. The educated fighter learns to control it.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to break inertia, take initiative, and close distance using deception, footwork, rhythm control, and psychological pressure — without rushing blindly into danger.
This is about traversing the void with intention.

Shadow boxing isn’t just movement — it’s nervous system programming. In this lesson, you’ll learn how hand posture and visual language affect your readiness, perception, and intent. Train the image you want to project in real combat.

Every fighter must cross the Void — the space between safety and engagement.
But not everyone crosses it the same way.
Some hesitate.
Some disappear.
Some pressure.
Some charge.
In this lesson, you’ll learn the four core Void archetypes — The Farmers, The Shadow Fighters, The Legion Fighters, and The Barbarians — and how each navigates the green, yellow, and red zones.
More importantly, you’ll learn:
Which archetype you default to
Why it works (or fails)
How to evolve beyond instinct into strategy
Because mastery of the Void isn’t about bravery.
It’s about identity, structure, and control.

Most fighters think stamina is cardio.

It’s not.

Stamina is zone management.

Inside the Void, you move through different psychological and energetic states. Each zone has a different energy cost. If you don’t understand them, you burn fuel emotionally instead of tactically.

This lesson teaches you how to:

• Conserve energy
• Regulate your nervous system
• Explode intentionally
• Avoid psychological collapse

Master the zones — and stamina becomes a weapon.

In this lesson, i demonstrate the parry jack hands formation method used to exploit the switch kick technique.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to enter into the armbar from side control

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to use the trap hands formation method to exploit the lead leg teep kick.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the bridge into wrist control to escape side control.

In this lesson, I demonstrate from side control how to use a failed bridge technique due to a post to enter into the triangle and armbar submissions

In this lesson, I demonstrate the steps required to execute and adapt the standing judo Uchi Mata throw from side control.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to enter into the Haria Goshi when the guard reset is countered by the scarf hold position

In combat sports, people often describe certain opponents as having “murderous intent.”
What they’re usually feeling is not literal danger, but extreme forward pressure combined with emotional commitment behind strikes.
To the untrained nervous system, this pressure feels overwhelming. It can cause panic, freezing, or uncontrolled retreat.
But when a fighter is educated and trained under pressure, that same energy becomes information instead of fear.
In this lesson you will learn:
• What people actually mean when they say “murderous intent”
• Why it overwhelms inexperienced fighters
• How trained fighters regulate their nervous system under pressure
• How to maintain clarity when someone is trying to overwhelm you
The goal is not to match aggression.
The goal is to stay calm inside someone else's storm.

The most important space in combat is not where punches land.
It is the space between you and your opponent.
I call this space the Void.
The Void is psychological before it is physical. It is the moment where hesitation, doubt, timing, and initiative are decided.
When two fighters stand in front of each other, the Void creates tension.
If neither fighter commits, inertia builds.
If someone rushes recklessly, they get countered.
Understanding the Void allows you to control when exchanges happen instead of reacting to them.
In this lesson you will learn:
• Why the Void exists and why it causes hesitation
• How feints and psychological pressure break the Void
• How footwork, angles, and distance manipulation allow you to enter safely
• How controlled aggression and counter readiness create real pressure
• How rhythm disruption collapses the Void and creates openings
Closing the Void is not about speed.
It is about control, awareness, and timing.
The fighter who understands the Void decides when the fight actually begins.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the Collar punch choke from full guard.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the mouse trap concept.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the uppercut Kimora sweep to counter the cross face when in octopus guard

In this lesson, I demonstrate an option on how to sweep when in the octopus guard.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the phantom arm sweep that is used to counter an aggressive pass from half guard or knee shield position to side control.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to attack the cross face hand and using wrist control to build height and get up from the bottom

In this lesson, I demonstrate the most important battle to know how to fight when someone is getting ready to pass your guard.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the Kimora technique used to counter the cross face from knee shield position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the Kimora sweep that shows up when one defends the Kimora by hiding the hand

Fight IQ is the ability to perceive, interpret, and make the correct decisions inside the chaos of combat.
This lesson breaks down the key aspects that make up true Fight IQ. It is not just about techniques, but about the awareness, composure, and decision-making systems that guide those techniques.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the cross face sweep used to reverse the reverse scarf hold position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the reliable bridge sweep to reverse the headlock scarf hold position

In this lesson, I demonstrate the push bridge escape from bottom headlock scarf hold position

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to prevent the headlock scarf hold position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the helicopter sweep entry from headlock scarf hold position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to reset/escape that weird cross scarf hold position using the simply shrimp movement.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to simply use the shrimp movement to escape the reverse scarf hold position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the catch hand formation used to catch roundhouse body kicks.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the trap hands formation used to exploit the rear teep/ push kick.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the higher tier trap hands formation used to exploit the roundhouse kick to the body.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the steps needed to execute the John Wayne sweep…a technique used to counter the half guard cross face position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the shoulder crunch sweep a technique used to counter the half guard cross face position.

Most fighters train techniques without understanding what the technique is actually meant to damage.
Combat is not just about throwing punches, kicks, or knees. It is about attacking specific targets on the human body that weaken the opponent’s system.
When fighters do not understand targets, they hesitate and become inactive because their brain has no clear objective. But when you train with clear targets, your techniques become purposeful and your decision-making becomes faster.
In this lesson we break the human body into three primary systems you should train to attack:
• The Head – disrupts equilibrium and consciousness
• The Body – disrupts breathing and nervous system function
• The Legs – disrupts mobility and base
When your training is organized around these targets, your techniques stop being random movements and become intentional system attacks.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to get out of the darce lock in a bottom turtle north south position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the slingshot escape use to get out the anaconda turtle head lock position.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to execute the knee block sweep to reverse the north south turtle position in the anaconda head lock hold.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the mouse trap concept from side control.

When pressure hits…
Don’t fight the feeling.
Recognize it:
👉 “This is just a story.”
Open your eyes.
Find a target.
Touch them first.
Change the picture.
You don’t need perfect…
You just need to start solving.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the lead leg foot trip against the wall. A very efficient wall takedown.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the rear leg foot trip—an efficient body lock takedown against the wall.

In this lesson, I demonstrate the first thing to think about when in bottom full Mount position…get back to half guard.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to reset full Mount bottom position to the butterfly guard position.

A fight stance is not a pose.
It’s a dynamic system that allows you to attack, defend, move, and adapt at all times.
Think of it as your home base. Every action leaves from it… and every action should return back to it.
If your stance is compromised, everything else becomes unreliable.