Ariel Tabak

Duration: 2 Hours
Focus: Bullfighter Passing and Defending

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 mins)

• An overview of the seminar, an introduction to key concepts, and light mobility exercises to prepare for the session.
• Goals of the seminar: Mastering bullfighter passing and counters.

2. Understanding the Bullfighter Passing System (10 mins)

• Key concepts: grips, posture, and mobility.
• Identifying opportunities for bullfighter passing in live scenarios.

3. Fundamental Bullfighter Passing Techniques (20 mins)

• Establishing dominant grips without the gi.
• Controlling the opponent’s hips and legs.
• Essential passes:
  • Classic bullfighter pass.
  • Side-to-side mobility to maintain control.
• Drills for timing and precision.

4. Advanced Variations of Bullfighter Passing (30 mins)

• Explosive entry techniques to bypass aggressive guards.
• Dealing with flexible opponents: using angles and weight shifts.
• Countering counterattacks (e.g., inverting or leg entanglements).
• Flow drilling: combining classic and advanced variations.

5. Defensive Tactics Against Bullfighter Passing (20 mins)

• Recognising bullfighter setups and breaking grips.
• Effective framing and recovering guard.
• Tactical escapes to neutralize passing pressure.
• Positional sparring: defending against live bullfighter pass attempts.

6. Applying Bullfighter Passing in Transition (15 mins)

• Combining bullfighter passes with leg drags and knee cuts.
• Transitioning seamlessly into dominant positions like side control or mount.
• Flow drills to link passes and maintain control.

7. Live Situational Training (15 mins)

• Specific positional sparring focused on bullfighter pass scenarios:
  • Offense: Passing under real pressure.
  • Defence: Guard retention and counters.

8. Q&A and Closing Remarks (5 mins)

• Open discussion with Ariel for tips and personalised feedback.
• Key takeaways and strategies to continue improving.

This action-packed seminar will give attendees a complete understanding of the bullfighter position, both offensively and defensively, ensuring they leave with the tools to dominate on the mats. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your no-gi passing game!