Breaking Rhythm by Margot Ciccarelli

Understand Wide Ranging Concepts Such As Distance Management, Tempo Changes, Psychology Of Open Guard And MORE In Margot Ciccarelli’s Completely Unique Instructional!

Margot is a black belt under Murillo Santana and has competed across the globe at the highest levels of the sport!

Make timing and tempo a valuable asset to your BJJ arsenal with Margot’s unique approach to stopping aggressive opponents and getting back on offense.

Unlock the effectiveness of double sleeve, spider, De La Riva guard and more with Margot’s battle tested plan for controlling opponents, transitioning between guards, setting up sweeps, and securing submissions!

Master your timing and movement with Margot’s innovative metronome drills that will have you tapping into the beat of Jiu-Jitsu.

Develop your Jiu-Jitsu in a completely unique and authentic way with Margot Ciccarelli!

Upgrade Your Entire Game With Margot Ciccarelli’s Breaking Rhythm, A 4-Part Instructional Detailing Game-Changing Concepts That ANYONE Can Learn!

PART 1

INTRO

DISTANCE, TIME, SPACE MANAGEMENT

BUILDING A SAFE ZONE/SPACE

WHAT IS DISTANCE MANAGEMENT? SPACE MANAGEMENT? SHORT DISTANCE VS LONG DISTANCE GUARD

WHAT MAKES US FEEL SAFE

MENTAL FRAMEWORK

ANTICIPATION AND WINDOWS OF TIME

METRONOME WINDOWS OF TIME EXPLAINED

PART 2

DOUBLE SLEEVE AND SPIDER GUARD TECHNIQUES

DOUBLE SLEEVE GUARD

CONNECTING GUARDS FROM SPIDER

SEATED GUARD PULL TO DE LA RIVA AND TRANSITIONS

SPIDER GUARD SHIN ON SHIN TRIANGLE

SHOW SPIDER GUARD PERSPECTIVE FROM THE TOP - WHAT DOES THE TOP PERSON WANT TO DO

DOUBLE SLEEVE SPIDER SWEEP FROM X

PANT + CROSS SLEEVE TRIPOD SWEEP

PART 3

TIMING/TEMPO CHANGE EXERCISES

HOW TO GET USED TO MOVING WITH THE METRONOME

HOW TO MAKE THE GRID

EXERCISE 1: 55BPM

OBSERVATIONS AT 55BPM

EXERCISE 2: 75BPM

EXERCISE 3: 135BPM

PANT + FAR SLEEVE X GUARD SWEEP

DOUBLE SLEEVE FROM THE TOP

COLLAR AND SLEEVE

ARM TRAP SIDE SWEEP

COMBAT BASE SCISSOR SWEEP

UPPER BODY ATTACKS

PERSPECTIVE FROM THE TOP - WHAT DOES THE TOP PERSON WANT TO DO

PART 4

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA OFF BALANCE TO ENTER INSIDE SPACE POWER UP SWEEP

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA TO TRIANGLE

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA TO FLASH ARMBAR

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA TO BACKTAKE - FORCED KNEE ROTATION

UNDERHOOK DE LA RIVA TO BACKTAKE - FORCED KNEE ROTATION DETAILS

DE LA RIVA TOP PLAYER PERSPECTIVE

OUTRO