Lessons by Coach Matt

2/232026

Today at 630pmStrike Studio we went over the Octopus Guard reversal used by Craig Jones and B Team

Today at GTA Morning Class 2/23/2026

Sugar Hold to Rear Triangle. A mix of catch wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Vid is BMAC- 10P

Chicken Wing from prone- excellent catch submission that will surprise your jiu jitsu competitors. Vid is Snakepit USA

2/11/2026- 7am Class GTA

Takedowns: Today we started class with a takedown for smaller guys to use on bigger guys. Taken from the Giant Slayer Himself RJ Navarette
(Immortaljiiujitsu). Follow him on IG

Subs:
Today we went over Gordan Ryan Triangle Trap from
Williams Guard. The video is Gordan Ryan instruction from full guard

GTA , Wed (2/25/26) - We went over octopus guard (see other lesson) and we went over this nice wrestling takedown chain from @ketchencarter .

2/28/2026

Today at Strike we went over shoulder cinch butterfly sweep to arm triangle to back take (chair sit and belly down)

On Monday, 3 March 2026, at both GTA and Strike, we reviewed the sag headlock takedown, along with scarf hold submissions and corresponding escape sequences.

This week, we will continue by testing and refining multiple scarf hold variations, with emphasis on positional control, transition pathways, and defensive counters.

This week in all classes at GTA and Strike, we trained guillotine submissions from multiple positions. Instruction emphasized chaining the guillotine through positional transitions to maintain continuous offensive pressure and improve finishing opportunities.

This week we are working rubber guard options. Today we focused on the Go Go Clinch

Today we went over another 10P sequence
from rubber guard .

Remember: In rubberguard your lynchpin is head control, knee / elbow connection, and eliminating space. You have to metaphorically curl up into a ball on the top half of thier body

If they break and pass that kneeline and you dont catch a New Jersey- abandon rubber guard and move to K Guard or another advantageous position

3/20/26 Takedowns today we worked our whizzer kicks or for you traditionalists "uchi mata" 🙄 . The Advanced ttp from this is to go to flying triangle aka Craig Jones- a lil athleticism and lots of practice required

3/20/26 Second TTP for groundwork today - the Dead Orchard. Pay attention to 3rd slide from the man himself Nathan Orchard. 4th slide shows used
at high level comp

3/20/26 TTP on the ground today we worked Rubber Guard to Triangle. From the 10P system. Pay attention to BMac's details on slide 3. Slide 4 shows Mason Fowler using the meat hook variation in comp

From Eric Paulson CSW - We worked the Iron Chair as one of our takedowns this morning

This morning we drilled the inside trip using a karaoke step. This adjustment significantly improves execution. I have consistently struggled to finish the standard inside trip, but incorporating the karaoke step with a hook kick creates a better angle and makes the technique more effective.

Puppet Master is a great RG ttp to
use as you cause dilemas when they try to pass your knee/heel lynchpin

1. Puppet Master >Pec Tear

2. PM> Sweep> Triangle

Developed this TTP from wrestling. It provides a less predictable setup for the arm drag, increasing the likelihood of success. Also review the opposing grips concept. As discussed in class, an opponent cannot effectively process and defend two simultaneous opposing grip threats. When they address one, they expose the other, creating the opportunity to execute the arm drag.

Ben Eddy demonstrated this concept. It is a subtle but effective micro-adjustment that improves triangle setup efficiency. Apply the “Uno Reverse” triangle to capitalize on the opponent’s reaction and create a high-percentage finish.

Kade Ruotolo and Tye Ruotolo covered this concept during a seminar. We built on it in class this morning by incorporating the claw ride, which enhances control and creates stronger follow-on attack opportunities.