10th Planet Watch – 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys Blog

“Vinny Magalhaes shows the rocker sweep from deep half guard to top control and half guard pass to side control.

About Vinicius (Vinny) Magalhãesis a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He was a participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. Vinny was promoted to Black Belt by his Instructors Vinicius Aieta and Royler Gracie, on the Podium after winning thirteen matches (Ten by Submissions), and take home two Gold Medals in the 2005 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a Brown Belt.

In 2007, Vinny would become the first Jiu-Jitsu No Gi World Champion in the Super Heavy Weight Division as a Black Belt.

In 2009, Vinny had an impressive performance in the most prestigious Grappling Tournament in the World, the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, winning 2 Bronze Medals. Vinny currently trains and teaches at TapouT Training Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he teaches Jiu Jitsu.”

Posted by: Mike Frausto

(10th Planet Van Nuys: Team Alder)

Keith Owen describes the PRAYER POSITION and the basic defense when you are on your back and your opponent is going for side control. This is the starting position on how to start your defense and get to a better spot. Visit Keith Owen’s site at: http://www.bjjmoves.com

Chris Herzog from 10th Planet Rochester, NY shows us how to get to sprawl control from escaping side control.