(Russian) grip as well as escaping a deep throw C. Kouchi Gari D.Osoto Gari - shows how to posture and counter with a beautiful osoto gari (by circling back). E. Foot sweeps - shows how to circle your attacked foot to counter with your own sweep.

The next and final section of Mission 1 covers different drills.

Drill A. Forward Throws - Shows some static single man drills for forward throws and how to use the wall to practice your repetitions. Very nice. B. Uchikomi - This covers how to practice your repetitions to build familiarity and muscle memory for your throws. This is a great section and I think a lot of guys do not do proper uchikomi (often finishing too much of the throw and limiting their repetitions). Very important lesson on keeping momentum. All of the throws taught in the dvd are covered.

There is a ton of information in this part and this is only the first part of the dvd set; I think this part alone can stand alone as a dvd set. The strategy will blow your minds. Just wait until you hear about the section on flying attacks - mind blowing. I will review the next Mission (Secrets of Jiu-Jitsu for Newaza) later.

One last thing, we are lucky to see such a high level bjj and judoka teach regarding his style and strategy for integration. There are not many who integrate both arts at such a high level (Flavio Canto, Rhadi, and Leite are a few that come to mind) and not many who succeed with such a finishing style. Must be seen to believe.

This is a review for the first half of the second disc of the new Dave Camarillo set (Mission 1 took up all of the first disc in my promo copy). This disc is composed of Mission 2: Secrets of Jiu-jitsu for Newaza and Mission 3: Flying Attacks. So, with that said, here is the review for Mission 2: Secrets of Jiu-jitsu for Newaza.
First off, I should let you all know that this review cannot do this section justice. There is a lot of material in these sections and I am just going to give a brief overview of each section. The aim of this section is to discuss how to use bjj in judo and is relevant to both bjjers and judoka. This section gets really deep into competitive strategy.

Mission 2: Objective A. Blending Judo and Jiu-jitsu: Dave discusses the importance of knowing your skills, developing fast transitions and throws, timing, practice, counter skills, and training in both judo and bjj. This is a very inspirational section. B. Points versus Attacks: Dave illustrates a great throw defense for both bjjers and judoka where the opponent gets the pick and is preparing the throw, Dave turns and turtles, and then transitions into an armbar from the guard. A lot of important strategy on always keeping yourself from being scored on in judo (by not immediately falling to the guard), preparing grips for the armbar during the transition, and recovering guard from the turtle. C. Armlocks for Judo: Dave shows a proper armbar from the guard and breaksdown why he grips the way he does opposed to others, and discusses his strategy for eliminating space. Every detail is expounded in detail. D. Gripping for Submission in Judo: Dave breaks down the transition from a failed throw to choke (seen in 101 subs vol. 2 where Chuck Jerfferson chokes Pedro); many important details on working the defense instead of going for matte (restart) and how to avoid entering a throw straight into a choke. E. Newaza Armlock Defense: Proper weight distribution, bicep trapping and timing, and thigh controlled are all covered here. F. Proper Newaza Development: Dave discusses how to avoid and defend Sankaku Jime (reverse triangle to roll over/submission) from the sprawl position. A ton of information here on the power of the guard as an easy defense to this as well as controlling points of the bjj guard.

This dvd has a lot to offer. The judoka will benefit the most, but the details on his positions and his transitions between defense and attack are valuable for all grapplers. His style is just incredibly technical. Once again, the strategy alone makes this a great value.

The next review will be on Mission 3: Flying Attacks. I think many of you will want to purchase this dvd for this section alone. Dave is a freak and he shows how to do all kinds of flying attacks. The funny thing is, I have seen these moves taught before, but Dave shows the best setups IMO.

This is a review for the second half of the second dvd, Mission 3: Flying Attacks!!!
First of all, I need to state something about flying attacks, these moves are both fancy and functional. Dave shows how to get proper grips and shows why he feels his flying attacks are better than similar attacks. I have seen so much footage of these moves and I have always wished I had the balls to try them. This is great jiu-jitsu. Minimum force, maximum efficiency. THIS SECTION HAS SOME OF THE COOLEST MOVES I HAVE EVER SEEN. My jaw dropped multiple times - beautiful bjj.

Interestling enough, I talked to Feitosa tonight after we worked out and he was watching me try Camarillo's flying armbar on the sitting guard and he said that he thought this move was VERY GOOD and that this was very good jiu-jitsu. I trust that Feitosa knows what works in bjj. Enough blabbering, on with the review of the moves...

Mission 3: Flying Attacks - Objective A. Crash Pad Safety: Dave does an amazing thing and advocates the practicing flying attacks and guard jumps on a crash pad with your partner until you get used to the motion. It is like skateboarding with a helmet before you hit vert, it is just a good idea. Also, he shows how you will learn how to fall right so you don't bruise you back. This objective is a gem and also shows how Dave breakfalls on the hard tatame by using his elbow when doing these moves for real. Classic. B. Flying Armlock: First Dave shows how you will want to learn the motion from the guard while on the mat, then he shows how to do his jump (his move is more like a fling triangle that ends in armbar. He also shows how important it is to dominate the grip and avoid tying up with both grips. This section has a ton of info, Dave also shows other variations and why he does not do flying armbars these ways. C. Flying Armlock from Shoulder Grip: This is basically to avoid giving away the set up by not holding the elbow. Important detail on redirection. Brilliant. D. Flying Armbar versus Sit Up Guard: Pulled this one off in class tonight, I need some practice, but I've been trying it since I saw it in a Machado book and this was the first time I understood how to do it (I need a little practice, but I get it now). E. Flying to the Back over the Sit Up Guard: creative variation when the opponent is being more aggressive. F. Flying to the Guard: A lesson on jumping guard and how to break the opponents posture so that he comes down to the mat with you, very important details in the posture breaking. G. Flying the the Back Standing: This is an armdrag that results in jumping to the back