This is the beginning of a series, where I will attempt to illustrate the Ecological drills I've been using with my students in order to get them to get better faster.

This is basically just Positional Sparring, but with rules and constraints applied In order to develop specific skills and get s...

Continuing on with the eco series, this video addresses the high leg and the potential ways you can guide your students to circumvent it.

In this eco video, I want to take a look at engaging with a supine opponent; basically just step close enough that you're either jamming one of their shins or sitting on it.

I also talk about the general approach to drilling this, without getting too hung up on doing things "right".

In this video, I want to take a look at an idea which has been used to pass my open guard with alarming ease, and is used by contemporary elite athletes like Ffion Davies, Cammy Donnelly, and Jozef Chen.

Essentially, you want to get your students to get chest to chest contact with a supine oppon...

In this video, we look at a game that will teach you the importance of maintaining distance, preventing your opponent from getting chest-to-chest, and stopping them from flattening you out.You'll learn to keep your feet on your partner, clear grips, and use effective framing. Note once more the i...

In this video, we focus on the importance of knee-to-elbow connection through another (relatively) simple eco drill. The key here is to avoid leaving yourself wide open for your opponent to pass. By maintaining a connection between your knees and elbows, you create effective barriers that make it...

In this video, we look at the importance of the Inside Shin for open guard retention when your opponent gets closer to your body. Understanding positions like headquarters, split squat passing, and forced half guard is crucial for maintaining control. We focus on the importance of inside leg posi...

In this video, we focus on transitioning to offence by using single leg X and X guard, the aim being to destabilise your opponent, forcing them to focus on maintaining their balance rather than passing your guard. We cover key points such as flaring your knees, securing your partner's ankle, and ...