In part one of the series, Professor Gilbert first shows off some of his rolling chops and then gets into some really sweet techniques and talks about his strategy for wrestling in the gi.
Most times, in the gi, you won't hit the takedown right away. But he uses that to get into the clinch. Then he shows how to use the clinch to get a really sweet and easy trip from there. He covers all the little details to make this work and give you the confidence you need to hit the move.
If you don't know who Gilbert Smith is, he has been around the BJJ/MMA game for a long time. His fighting credentials include TUF seasons 17 and 25, he fought in Bellator and was the RFA world champion. On top of that, he is the owner of Victory MMA and a BJJ blackbelt. He has truly put in the hard work and dedication to make Martial Arts become his life.
In part two of the series, Professor Gilbert focuses on some more really effective take-downs that don't require full-on wrestling shots. He shows how to follow up on the inside trip from part one when you don't hit it. You can quickly turn the failed trip into a quick ankle pick that they will a...
In part three of the series, we move things to the ground to work on submissions. He starts off by showing an effective way to get to your opponent's side while in guard and then hitting the triangle choke from there. Then he shows how to hit the belly-down armbar from the same position and attac...
In part one of the interview portion Professor Gilbert talks about his background, why he trains, and what he loves about Martial Arts. If you need some motivation to get on your grind, this is a must-listen.
If you don't know who Gilbert Smith is, he has been around the BJJ/MMA game for a long...
