JFLO Grappling Academy

Arm Bars from A to Z. We'll be utilizing concepts, strategies and different positions that emanate from Judo, Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling to subdue an opponent.

We'll start at the most basic level and have a linear progression into more advanced movements. Starting from your feet, transitioning to the ground and finishing in an arm bar.

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In this series, we’ll take a closer look at Ashiwaza or foot throwing techniques.

I believe that this particular subset of takedowns is the most efficient.

Using effective tie-ups, positions and set ups these foot techniques can add an extra dimension to your wrestling, Nogi Jiu-Jitsu and MMA grappling game!

Drilling the proper steps and balance points will make these sweeps, trips and reaps much easier to apply in drilling, live-go’s and competition.

J.Flo Academy is your one stop shop for ashiwaza perfection!

One technique. Fourteen entries. Endless applications.

This series breaks down the back sweep from the ground up, teaching you how to find and finish this high-percentage takedown from the positions you actually end up in: seatbelt, body lock, pummel, front headlock, rear body lock, and beyond.

You will start with the mechanical foundation of what makes this sweep work, including hip placement, head position, and contact point, so that when you layer in entries and movement, the technique holds up under pressure.

From there, each lesson introduces a new setup or tie-up: the kosoto into a circle hop, the Israel Hernandez slap series, the duck under, the head roll from an underhook or front headlock, the arm drag, the elbow pass, and the snap down. Every entry is built on the same core mechanics, so the knowledge compounds as you go.

Whether you are a wrestler, a judoka, or a jiu-jitsu practitioner, this series gives you a sweep you can reach for from almost anywhere in a live match.

Start with video one and work through them in order.

Add an extra dimension to your No-GI game by learning fundamentally sound wrestling and efficient judo movements that translate well for Jiu Jitsu.

Through my 35 years of Judo, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu experience, I've built trade secrets and I'm able to share those in the most effective and efficient ways so you can become fluent in grappling rather quickly.

Whether you're a high level competitor looking to take your game to the next level, or a beginner who wants to broaden your game, J Flow Academy is your one stop shop.

Be more confident on your feet, both offensively and defensively. See new angles for attack, learn new takedowns and fuse your takedowns into submissions. Train new ways to pass the guard, sweep opponents and submit them.

Increase your match IQ.

Learn basic Judo concepts: throws, ground techniques and drills that tie all together.

Through my 35 years of Judo experience, I have built trade secrets and am able to share those in the most effective and efficient way so you can become fluent in the art of Judo rather quickly.

Learn gripping systems, improve your balance breaking skills (or Kuzushi), clean up or learn basic throws and chain together techniques with combinations and transitions. Get instinctual by implementing useful drills.

Whether you’re an IJF competitor looking to take your game to the next level or a beginner Judo ka who wants to broaden your game, JFLO Academy is your one stop shop.

Apply Judo philosophies and techniques seamlessly into your Jiu Jitsu game. Be a step ahead of your opponents.

Through my 35 years of Judo, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu experience, I’ve built trade secrets and I’m able to share those in the most effective and efficient ways.

Whether you’re a high level competitor looking to take your game to the next level or a beginner Jiu Jitsu ka who wants to broaden your game, JFLO Academy is your one stop shop.

Be more confident on your feet both offensively and defensively, see new angles for attack, learn new takedowns, fuse your takedowns into submissions, train new ways to pass the guard, sweep opponents and submit them. Increase your match IQ.

Learn how to use Uchimata without the aid of a Gi. Uchimata, which translates to “inner thigh throw”, is the king of all Judo throws.

Using positional tie-ups and setups, this unique takedown can be used both offensively as well as defensively.

Learn how to keep control when transitioning to the ground. Drilling the proper steps and balance points will make this throw much easier to pull off in competition.

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Develop unstoppable entries and clean finishes with this focused 15-part Osoto Gari series.

This series breaks down the key setups, transitions, and follow-ups that make Osoto Gari a high-percentage throw across judo, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling.

From foundational mechanics to creative combinations, each lesson helps you build confidence and precision, giving you a clear roadmap to land Osoto Gari against different reactions and body types.

Whether you're new to stand-up or looking to sharpen your throwing game, this series gives you the tools to control the tie-up, create opportunities, and finish with authority.

In this series, we’ll isolate and compartmentalize different areas of important takedown positions and explore them through “game-play”.

I believe that this way of learning new skills, in certain areas, is the quickest way to make improvements.

Whether using these new tactics and drills for warm-ups, or having these games be the basis of most of your practice, you will become more efficient with your movements by having clear objectives

This methodology can help add an extra dimension to your wrestling, Nogi Jiu-Jitsu and MMA grappling game!

Being confident when locking horns takes practice.

Learn and train using drills that will help build balance and skill, which will ultimately have your body lock game reach new levels.

Use wrestling positions and Judo balance breaks to execute takedowns.

This series goes through the over under, trapped arm body lock and double under position to become more threatening from your feet.

Unlock the power of control and escape with this comprehensive 8-part reversal course.

Designed to take your grappling skills to the next level, this series covers essential techniques to help you turn the tables in challenging positions.

From mastering foundational moves to advanced re-attacks, each lesson builds your confidence and skill, teaching you how to maneuver, reverse, and dominate from any position.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this course equips you with the tools to stay calm under pressure and control the fight.

Yoko-Sankaku-jime, which translates into “Side Triangle Choke” is heavily used at the highest levels of Olympic judo.

In my 30+ years of grappling experience, I’ve been able to adapt this move into a system without the aid of the Gi.

Learn how to utilize different types of sankaku entries that work well against varying opponents.

Using effective positioning and transitions, this unique hold down can be used both offensively or defensively to control, pin and submit your opposition.

Drilling the proper steps will make this technique much easier to apply in drilling, live-go’s and competition.

J.Flo Academy is your one stop shop for sankaku excellence!

Master close-range domination with Short Offense. Learn hand fighting, shrugs & slide by’s, snap downs and front headlocks for lightning-fast offensive maneuvers. Learn to control the mat with precision, disrupt opponents' balance, and seize scoring opportunities.

Whether you’re a high level competitor looking to take your game to the next level or a beginner who wants to broaden your game, JFLO Academy is your one stop shop.

Shot defense is one of the staples of any good wrestling system.

Learn how to utilize different types of defensive reactions, counters and re-attacks that work well against varying opponents.

By using effective positioning and transitions, this system will add an extra dimension to your NoGi Jiu-Jitsu or MMA grappling game!

Training the proper steps will make these techniques much easier to apply in drilling, live-go’s and competition.

Embark on a journey of skill refinement with Solo Drills. Dive deep into the mechanics, body positioning, and fluid movement of solo drills, enabling you to hone your techniques with precision and finesse.

Practice solo drills to develop rhythm and proficiency independently, without the need for a partner or resistance.

Elevate your martial arts journey with these essential solo training exercises.

Learn to organize your movements and be as successful as possible when in a standing back control position.

Have tools that will work both offensively and defensively in this position.

Learn both minor tweaks and major movements to have a positive outcome in this position.

Train new ways to escape from this bad position and have effective go-to moves that you can depend on in the heat of battle.

In this series, we will go through how to efficiently return an opponent to the mat, in transition, while remaining in control. As well as how to escape, reverse or takedown your opponent from this position.

The Head lever or as I call it “Swim to the head” is a takedown, reversal and escape mechanism utilized at the highest levels of folk style wrestling.

Over the last 30+ years of wrestling and grappling, I have developed a way to use these movements to pass the guard, take down opponents and escape from back control.

Although unconventional in jujitsu, this series, will surprise even advanced opposition.

Have no fear, the head lever is here!

In this series, we’ll take a closer look at yoko tomoe nage or side circle throw.

I would classify this move as my Tukui waza or favorite technique in the Gi.

Using effective grips, positions, and set ups this sacrifice throw will add an extra dimension to your Judo and Jiu-Jitsu game!

Drilling the proper steps will make this technique much easier to apply in drilling, live go’s, and in competition.

J.Flo Academy is your one-stop shop for Tomoe nage greatness!

In this series, we'll focus on transitions to better control an opponent once you take them down.

Using effective breakdowns, points of control, and being one step ahead of an opponent's escape is important when looking for pins or submissions. Being efficient with your energy output in this area is key and can make the difference in a match with who has the last laugh.

When these skills are applied correctly, you can add an extra dimension to your No Gi Jujitsu, wrestling or MMA grappling game.

In this series, we’ll focus on Ukemi or break fall. Being a good Uke or training partner is the most overlooked aspect in most combat sports.

Being able to protect yourself as well as your training partner is important to achieve all your take down goals.

Start with what’s most important, being able to land safely as well as protecting your partner to create a safe environment.

This skill will quickly become a reaction and add an extra dimension to your NoGi Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo or MMA grappling game.

Uchimata, which translates into “inner thigh throw” is the king of all judo throws.

Learn how to utilize different types of Uchimata entries that work well against varying opponents.

Using effective grips and kuzushi, this unique takedown can be used both offensively as well as defensively.

Drilling the proper steps and balance points will make this throw much easier to apply in drilling, live-go’s and competition.

When earning the takedown make sure to be able to secure control in the transition to the ground.

J.Flo Academy is your one stop shop for Uchimata excellence!

Train to organize your movements and be as successful as possible when against the wall or fence.

Have tools that will work and lead to positive outcomes both offensively and defensively.

Adapt your movements to make both minor tweaks and major movements that enable you to finish a takedown and control your opponent.

Train new ways to escape from a bad position.

Have effective “go to” techniques you can depend on in the heat of battle.

In this series, we will go through how to efficiently control and takedown someone against the wall - as well as how to escape or reverse an opponent who is in control.

Unlock the full offensive potential of the whizzer with this comprehensive 12-part course.

The overhook is one of the most misunderstood positions in grappling. Most athletes treat it as a last resort, a bailout when things go wrong. This course flips that thinking entirely. Whizzer Wizardry teaches you to use the overhook as a deliberate trap, a launching pad for throws, sweeps, foot work, and back takes that your opponent never sees coming.

Designed for grapplers competing in judo, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, or MMA, this series starts with the foundational philosophy of the position and builds lesson by lesson into a complete offensive and defensive system. You will learn how to read your opponent's reactions and match the right technique to what they give you, whether that is a shot, a body lock, an underhook punch, or a forward drive.

From single leg defense and magic stick counters to harai goshi, fireman's carry, ko-uchi-gari, sasae tsurikomi ashi, the Polish throw, and even a cartwheel back take, every technique in this course connects to a unified approach: stay relaxed, stay close, and let them lead you to the finish.

Whether you are new to grip fighting or a seasoned competitor looking to add a dangerous new dimension to your game, Whizzer Wizardry gives you the tools, the tactics, and the timing to make the overhook one of your most reliable positions on the mat.