Mikey Musumeci BJJ Instructional Videos (Free Techniques by Position)

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates how he achieved the fastest submission in IBJJF World's Black Belt Finals history, completing a straight foot lock in just 12 seconds. He emphasizes the importance of targeting the correct part of the foot for effective submissions, explaining techniques to disable the opponent's foot muscles by focusing on the pinky toe and using body mechanics to secure the lock.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a technique for getting underneath a larger opponent in grappling. He explains how to lift the opponent's knee off the ground by shifting their weight and positioning your foot correctly. Once in position, he shows how to lift the opponent's leg and transition into a foot lock position, highlighting the various options available from this setup.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates the Long Step Knee Cut Pass Defense, emphasizing the importance of hip positioning to prevent being thrown by an opponent. He explains how to switch to a Cross collar grip for safety when in the correct position.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a technique for stopping a guard pass and transitioning to an armbar. He explains how to expose the opponent's elbow by underhooking their arm and controlling their movement. By using his legs to hook the opponent's forward leg and maintaining pressure on their neck, he prevents them from rolling and successfully executes the armbar. The key points include body positioning, controlling the opponent

Mikey Musumeci explains his efficient leg lock entry technique by maintaining control over his opponent's grips. He encourages them to grab his legs while he works to break their grip, creating a dynamic where they focus on holding on, allowing him to initiate his leg lock attacks. He emphasizes the importance of making his opponent feel threatened while he simultaneously prepares to enter into their legs.

Mikey Musumeci explains the importance of maintaining frames while playing guard against bigger opponents, emphasizing that keeping frames prevents pressure and allows the opponent's weight to tire them out.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a berimbolo drill, focusing on maintaining a grip on the opponent's body while maneuvering to apply a knee bar. He emphasizes the importance of positioning, using his hands to push the opponent's leg, walking to the side, and adjusting his knee and weight to secure the submission.

In the video, Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a calf slicer technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains the positioning of the legs and grips needed to execute the move effectively, emphasizing the importance of body weight distribution and control. Musumeci also discusses potential counters and adjustments during the execution, aiming to help viewers understand how to finish the technique successfully in a fight.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a collar sleeve attack submission technique, focusing on positioning his foot higher on the opponent's ribs to create a wedge that prevents their elbow from moving back to their hips. He uses his knee to further manipulate the opponent's arm, ultimately positioning their elbow in his hip, which secures the submission setup for a triangle or an Oma Plata.

Mikey Musumeci teaches how to execute the perfect collar sleeve guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on techniques from various positions such as knees and standing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding "wedging" to control the opponent's elbow and create openings for submissions like triangles and omoplatas. Musumeci explains the differences between outside and inside control in the collar sleeve guard, detailing how

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates techniques for getting underneath a larger and stronger opponent in Jiu Jitsu. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining frames to prevent the opponent from applying pressure. Musumeci shows how to effectively engage with a bigger opponent by using double sleeves and leg hooks to manipulate their position, allowing for better control and opportunities to attack.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates the straight foot lock technique, explaining how to create pressure and position the opponent to effectively execute the lock. He emphasizes the importance of shifting weight and using hooks to set up the attack, ultimately guiding viewers through the steps to finish the move.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates three techniques to transition from a De La Riva sweep, emphasizing the importance of manipulating the opponent's weight and positioning for various follow-up options, including sweeps and submissions.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a beginner-friendly berimbolo technique that doesn't require flexibility or putting strain on the neck. He explains how to execute the move from various positions, particularly from the de la Riva guard, emphasizing the importance of manipulating the opponent's upper body weight. Musumeci provides insights on using grips and body mechanics to successfully perform the berimbolo, making it accessible for practitioners

Mikey Musumeci explains how to prevent knee cuts while in De La Riva guard by keeping your hips below your opponent's foot. He emphasizes that if their foot is above your hip, it becomes difficult to maintain the guard and opens you up to attacks like knee cuts and leg drags. To avoid this, position your hips correctly to ensure your opponent cannot apply pressure or initiate attacks.

Mikey Musumeci teaches how to perform the perfect side sweep from De La Riva guard, emphasizing the importance of balance and body positioning. He explains that to successfully sweep an opponent, one must shift their weight to one side, making it easier for them to fall. Musumeci discusses common mistakes, such as improper posting techniques, and highlights the significance of keeping the shoulder back and weight on

Mikey Musumeci explains the importance of foot placement in the De La Riva guard, emphasizing that positioning his foot on the opponent's hip bone makes it difficult for them to step over his leg, enhancing the effectiveness of the guard.

The video features Mikey Musumeci demonstrating the "Mikey Lock," a technique that emphasizes the importance of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion in applying pressure to the knee for submissions. He explains how connecting his head to the opponent's foot creates a mechanical advantage, causing the opponent to potentially injure their own foot if they attempt to escape by shifting into plantar flexion.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a technique for defending against larger opponents using a knee shield. He explains how to frame the opponent's shoulder, maintain control with a collar grip, and use his knee for support. By manipulating the opponent's leg and positioning his foot on their hip, he transitions into a foot lock position, effectively controlling the opponent.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a kneebar setup, starting from a collar grip and transitioning to a position where he secures his opponent's foot. He explains how to maneuver his leg and connect his head to maintain control, emphasizing the importance of keeping the opponent's toe pointed in the right direction to successfully finish the kneebar.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates how to transition smoothly between the triangle and omoplata positions in grappling, emphasizing the importance of angle adjustments and maintaining pressure.

Mikey Musumeci explains a technique for finishing Dricus Du Plessis in MMA, emphasizing the importance of wedging the bottom leg under the opponent's shoulder and using grips on the neck and armpit to secure a tight triangle choke.

Mikey Musumeci teaches Nina Drama a jiujitsu submission involving a triangle choke, emphasizing the importance of positioning and squeezing for effectiveness.

Mikey Musumeci emphasizes the importance of mastering the closed guard in Jiu Jitsu for white belts. He demonstrates how to establish a strong closed guard position by framing the opponent's neck and shoulders, allowing for various submission options. He also discusses how to counter an opponent's attempts to break posture and control, highlighting the significance of this foundational guard technique.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates the scissor sweep technique, emphasizing the importance of targeting both the lower and upper parts of the opponent's leg. He explains how to effectively trap the leg and position oneself for a successful sweep, highlighting the need for proper body alignment and movement during the execution.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates the reverse De La Riva sweep in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the importance of hip positioning over leg length. He explains the mechanics of the sweep, detailing how to apply pressure on the opponent's knee and adjust body positioning to execute the move effectively, even against larger opponents. The key is to manipulate the opponent's weight distribution to facilitate the sweep.

Mikey Musumeci demonstrates a technique for escaping a Choi Bar position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the importance of body type and leverage in executing the escape effectively.

Professor Mikey Musumeci teaches how to execute a triangle choke from the crucifix position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He emphasizes the importance of wedging the bottom leg under the opponent's shoulder and using grips on the neck and armpit to secure the position. Musumeci demonstrates the technique, explaining how to position the knee and leg to create a tight triangle choke, highlighting its effectiveness

Mikey Musumeci discusses the mechanics of the barambolo technique in Jiu Jitsu, emphasizing that the goal is to get under the opponent rather than simply inverting. He explains various methods to achieve this, including using shoulders, neck, and forehead to maneuver under the opponent's body, while exploring different approaches to inversion.

Mikey Musumeci explains the "Mikey Lock" technique to Dean Lister, detailing the positioning and advantages of the move. He discusses the importance of leg configurations, the concept of the "honey stick," and how to transition into the Mikey Lock from various positions, emphasizing control and the ability to counter attacks.

Mikey Musumeci discusses the dynamics of leg locks in grappling, explaining how a defender can remove their knee from the attacker's control, which typically limits the attacker's options. He emphasizes that even when the knee is out of play, the calf remains accessible for attacks, allowing for alternative submissions like calf slicers or knee bars. The key takeaway is that understanding the positioning of the knee and

In the video, Mikey Musumeci discusses the transition from being a brown belt to a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He emphasizes the excitement of learning new techniques like knee bars and toe holds that become available at the brown belt level. Musumeci reflects on how he initially focused on these new techniques but later realized the importance of returning to his foundational game. He