No Gi Judo for BJJ & MMA - Dominant Contact with Christophe Van Dijk

No Gi Judo Training for BJJ & MMA - Dominant Contact with Christophe Van Dijk

Internationally renowned Belgian Judoka, BJJ Black Belt, Pro MMA fighter and Diaz Combat Sports coach Christophe Van Dijk knows only too well the need for No Gi Judo specific drills. No Gi Judo training for BJJ & MMA is his first ever full length instructional volume on the Warrior Marketplace. In it he goes through step by step, a whole manner of amazing coaching content, knowledge and drills he personally likes to utilise regularly with the fighters and athletes he trains - Hand Fighting, No Gi Kuzushi, Judo Agility, Osoto Gari, Uchi Mata, O Goshi, Kata Guruma, Seoi Otoshi, Effective Foot Sweeps, Harai Goshi, Judo Against The Cage, Judo Vs Wrestling, Bodylocks & 50/50, Countering Kicks, Newaza Applications and Bonus Content.

No Gi Judo Training for BJJ & MMA - Dominant Contact with Christophe Van Dijk

Traditionally, Judoka have always trained and competed in the Gi.  However, the emergence of MMA and the growing popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over the past two decades have led to an increased demand in No Gi coaching, techniques and applications.

Adding Judo techniques, drills and training methods to an existing grappling based athlete or fighter has proven to be an unparalleled way to give them an edge at any level of competition.

However, understanding how to transition from the grips relied upon in the Gi, is key to ensuring a coach or athlete’s success when looking to add this dynamic to their combat sport skill set.

Christophe Van Dijk

Christophe Van Dijk is a Beglian born Judo Black Belt, BJJ Black Belt and Pro MMA fighter.  He won multiple National Championships in his home country and competed as part of the Belgian National Judo team for many years before making the transition over to MMA and BJJ.

Following his extensive experience in Judo, he moved to Thailand to further his combat sports career.  Christophe signed to ONE Championship and competed in MMA under their banner a number of times before making the move across to Canada to become a senior coach at the world renowned Diaz Combat Sports in Vancouver.

Now retired from MMA, he remains active competing in both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu comps as a black belt across Canada and the United States.

Here, for only his first time ever, he has filmed an in-depth volume of work showcasing his unique approach to coaching

No Gi Judo Training for BJJ & MMA - Dominant Contact

In it, he goes through step by step, a whole manner of amazing coaching content, knowledge and drills he personally likes to utilise regularly with the fighters and athletes he trains - Hand Fighting, No Gi Kuzushi, Judo Agility, Osoto Gari, Uchi Mata, O Goshi, Kata Guruma, Seoi Otoshi, Effective Foot Sweeps, Harai Goshi, Judo Against The Cage, Judo Vs Wrestling, Bodylocks & 50/50, Countering Kicks, Newaza Applications and Bonus Content.

So, whether you are looking to take your own striking to the next level or want to develop further as a coach, you will find this volume of work indispensable.  

This video includes:

• Grips Without The Gi. Learn how to gain dominant control over your opponent without the use of grips favoured when wearing the Gi.
• No Gi Kuzushi. Kuzushi is the Japanese term referred to in Judo when looking to off-balance an opponent.  Understand how to achieve this No Gi.
• Judo Footwork. Learn Christophe’s system of footwork and agility drills to help maximise your effectiveness working No Gi Judo techniques.
• Osoto Gari. Learn how Christophe has made Osoto Gari work for him in both Jiu Jitsu and MMA competition.
• Uchi Mata. Using the whizzer/overhook is a common way to defend in MMA and Jiu Jitsu.  Hitting the Uchi Mata can ensure you remain aggressive even in defence.
• Fireman’s Carry. The Fireman’s carry (or Kata Guruma as it is known in Judo) can be hugely effective when understanding the risks to avoid in Jiu Jitsu and MMA.  Learn how here.
• Foot Sweeps. Add creative drills to your training schedule that will instil in you the exact timing, footwork and mechanics needed to use foot sweeps effectively.
• Judo in MMA. Learn how to both attack and defend with Judo concepts when up against the fence/cage wall in MMA.
• Judo Vs Wrestling. Learn how Christophe uses his background in Judo to combat the often utilised single and double leg takedowns used by Wrestlers within BJJ & MMA.
• 50/50. Turn the 50/50 position into an advantage with a couple of simple angle, body and grip changes before working takedowns and/or throws.
• Countering Kicks. Learn how best to counter kicks in MMA and hit high scoring takedowns.
• Newaza. Use Judo Newaza concepts to help give you an advantage on the ground when in attacking or defensive positions.
• And more….

Below is an extract from the volume.  This clip is from Video 8 - Seoi Otoshi