Every exchange starts with the hands. Win the grips, win the fight. The Focus: Clear ties. Create angles. Turn defense into offense. The Drills: 1. clearing ties: Clear their grip, get your own. 5 min 2. Fake shot to attack: Fake, read the reaction, shoot. 10x 3. 2 on 1 to elbow pass: Pass the elbow, take the back or snap. 10 each side 4. 2 on 1 Russian: Hold onto grip while your opponent defends fight it. 5 each side 5. Live hand fighting: First to a 2 on 1 or under hook wins. 5 min The 3 KPIs: 1. Watch all Lesson 1 videos by Wednesday 2. Hit the drills 3+ times this week 3. Land the 2 on 1 in live rounds 3+ times Comment your goal for the week below 👇

Name: Alexander Where you train: Livesey Grappling Academy, under Owen Livesey, in Phuket, Thailand. Belt: Blue belt How long you’ve trained: 7 years, with several long breaks due to injuries. Favorite submission: Arm triangle choke. One thing you want to improve: Stand-up wrestling, guard passing, and control and submissions from mount. My ultimate goal is to earn my black belt. Next competition, if you have one: Currently recovering from umbilical hernia surgery. Looking forward to getting back on the mats and competing again soon!

I’ve been working a lot of high step passing recently, just melting peoples guards. It almost feels like you’re cheating with how easy it is to pass 💯 go into the Ninja Vault, Passing section, and try it for yourself 🤝🥷