Stephan Kesting

Clear fundamentals and a huge library.

Sweeps (10)

Scissor sweepSweep · Closed guard · FundamentalFrom Closed guard → Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)Chewjitsu · Stephan Kesting · Roger GracieHip bump sweepSweep · Closed guard · FundamentalFrom Closed guard → Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)Chewjitsu · Stephan Kesting · John DanaherFlower (pendulum) sweepSweep · Closed guard · FundamentalFrom Closed guard → Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Roger Gracie · ChewjitsuTripod sweepSweep · Open guard · FundamentalFrom Seated open guard, Collar sleeve guard → Passing open guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Bernardo FariaSickle sweepSweep · Open guard · FundamentalFrom Seated open guard, Collar sleeve guard → Passing open guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Bernardo FariaButterfly hook sweepSweep · Butterfly guard · FundamentalFrom Butterfly guard, Half butterfly guard → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Marcelo Garcia · Stephan Kesting · ChewjitsuOld school sweepSweep · Half guard · FundamentalFrom Half guard, Lockdown → Half guard (top)Lachlan Giles · Chewjitsu · Stephan KestingLasso sweepSweep · Spider guard · Intermediate · GiFrom Lasso guard → Passing open guardBernardo Faria · Keenan Cornelius · Stephan KestingOmoplata sweepSweep · Closed guard · IntermediateFrom Closed guard, Rubber guard, Spider guard +1 → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesSpider guard sweepSweep · Spider guard · Intermediate · GiFrom Spider guard → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting

Passes & back takes (8)

Stack passPass or back take · Pressure pass · FundamentalFrom Closed guard (top) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Bernardo Faria · Stephan KestingStanding guard breakPass or back take · Standing pass · FundamentalFrom Closed guard (top) → Passing open guardBernardo Faria · Chewjitsu · Stephan KestingFloat passPass or back take · Pressure pass · IntermediateFrom Passing butterfly guard, Butterfly guard → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan KestingBack take from turtlePass or back take · Back take · FundamentalFrom Turtle (top) → Back controlStephan KestingKimura trap back takePass or back take · Back take · IntermediateFrom Closed guard, Half guard, Side control (bottom) → Back controlStephan KestingArm drag to the back (guard)Pass or back take · Back take · FundamentalFrom Closed guard, Seated open guard, Butterfly guard → Back controlAndré Galvão · Stephan KestingBack take from mountPass or back take · Back take · FundamentalFrom Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Technical mount → Back controlStephan KestingBack take from the dogfightPass or back take · Back take · IntermediateFrom Dogfight, Half guard, Half butterfly guard → Back controlStephan Kesting

Submissions (26)

Rear naked choke (Hadaka Jime)Submission · Choke · FundamentalFrom Back control, Turtle (top), Crucifix +2Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · John Danaher · Rener GracieTriangle (Sankaku Jime)Submission · Choke · FundamentalFrom Closed guard, Knee shield / Z-guard, Spider guard +5Stephan Kesting · Lachlan Giles · John Danaher · Ryan HallArm triangle (Kata Gatame)Submission · Choke · IntermediateFrom Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Half guard (top) +1Stephan Kesting · Lachlan Giles · John Danaher · Ryan HallD'Arce chokeSubmission · Choke · IntermediateFrom Front headlock, Turtle (top), Half guard (top)John Danaher · Stephan KestingAnaconda chokeSubmission · Choke · IntermediateFrom Front headlock, Turtle (top)Stephan Kesting · John DanaherNorth-south chokeSubmission · Choke · IntermediateFrom North-south (Kami Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan Giles · Jason ScullyBow and arrow chokeSubmission · Choke · Intermediate · GiFrom Back control, Turtle (top), Body triangle (back)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesCross choke (Juji Jime)Submission · Choke · Fundamental · GiFrom Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Closed guard, Knee on belly +1Roger Gracie · Stephan KestingEzekiel choke (Sode Guruma Jime)Submission · Choke · IntermediateFrom Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · ChewjitsuClock chokeSubmission · Choke · Intermediate · GiFrom Turtle (top)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesBaseball bat chokeSubmission · Choke · Intermediate · GiFrom Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Knee on bellyStephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesGogoplataSubmission · Choke · AdvancedFrom Rubber guardEddie Bravo · Stephan KestingPaper cutter chokeSubmission · Choke · Intermediate · GiFrom Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Roger GracieCrucifix chokeSubmission · Choke · AdvancedFrom CrucifixStephan Kesting · John DanaherArmbar (Juji Gatame)Submission · Armlock · FundamentalFrom Closed guard, Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Knee on belly +4Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Roger Gracie · Rener GracieKimura (Gyaku Ude Garami)Submission · Shoulder lock · FundamentalFrom Closed guard, Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), North-south (Kami Shiho Gatame) +5Stephan Kesting · John Danaher · Marcelo Garcia · Jason Scully · Tom DeBlassAmericana (Ude Garami)Submission · Shoulder lock · FundamentalFrom Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Jason ScullyOmoplataSubmission · Shoulder lock · IntermediateFrom Closed guard, Rubber guard, Spider guard +4Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesWristlockSubmission · Wrist lock · IntermediateFrom Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame), Closed guardStephan Kesting · Rener GraciePeruvian necktieSubmission · Choke · AdvancedFrom Front headlock, Turtle (top)John Danaher · Stephan KestingBuggy chokeSubmission · Choke · AdvancedFrom Side control (bottom)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesTarikoplataSubmission · Shoulder lock · AdvancedFrom Closed guard, Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Turtle (top)Lachlan Giles · Stephan KestingLoop chokeSubmission · Choke · Intermediate · GiFrom Seated open guard, Front headlock, Turtle (top)Bernardo Faria · Stephan KestingSliding collar choke (Okuri Eri Jime)Submission · Choke · Fundamental · GiFrom Back control, Body triangle (back), Turtle (top)André Galvão · Stephan KestingKesa armlock (arm over the thigh)Submission · Armlock · IntermediateFrom Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame)Stephan KestingS-mount armbarSubmission · Armlock · IntermediateFrom S-mount, Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting

Takedowns (12)

Double legTakedown · Wrestling · FundamentalFrom Standing → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Gordon Ryan · Jason Scully · Tom DeBlassSingle legTakedown · Wrestling · FundamentalFrom Standing, Dogfight, Deep half guard → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · John Danaher · Jason ScullyAnkle pickTakedown · Wrestling · IntermediateFrom Standing → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · John DanaherSnap downTakedown · Wrestling · FundamentalFrom Standing → Front headlockJohn Danaher · Stephan KestingMajor outer reap (Osoto Gari)Takedown · Judo · IntermediateFrom Standing → Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame)Shintaro Higashi · Jason Scully · Stephan KestingShoulder throw (Seoi Nage)Takedown · Judo · Advanced · GiFrom Standing → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Shintaro Higashi · Stephan KestingCollar dragTakedown · Wrestling · IntermediateFrom Standing, Seated open guard → Back controlStephan Kesting · John DanaherGuard pullTakedown · Guard pull · FundamentalFrom Standing → Closed guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Bernardo Faria · Jason ScullyFireman’s carryTakedown · Wrestling · IntermediateFrom Standing, Clinch (collar tie) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Jason Scully · Stephan KestingInner thigh throw (Uchi Mata)Takedown · Judo · AdvancedFrom Standing, Clinch (collar tie) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Shintaro Higashi · Stephan KestingKnee tapTakedown · Wrestling · FundamentalFrom Standing, Clinch (collar tie) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan KestingAdvanced foot sweep (De Ashi Barai)Takedown · Judo · IntermediateFrom Standing, Clinch (collar tie) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting

Escapes (15)

Upa (trap and roll)Escape · Mount escape · FundamentalFrom Mount (bottom) → Closed guard (top)Stephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Priit Mihkelson · Rener GracieElbow-knee escapeEscape · Mount escape · FundamentalFrom Mount (bottom) → Half guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Priit Mihkelson · Rener GracieShrimp to guardEscape · Side control escape · FundamentalFrom Side control (bottom) → Half guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Priit Mihkelson · Rener GracieUnderhook escape to kneesEscape · Side control escape · FundamentalFrom Side control (bottom) → Turtle (bottom)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesBack escape to guardEscape · Back escape · FundamentalFrom Back control (defend) → Half guardStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu · Priit Mihkelson · Ryan HallKnee on belly escapeEscape · Other escapes · FundamentalFrom Knee on belly (bottom) → Seated open guardStephan Kesting · ChewjitsuNorth-south escapeEscape · Other escapes · IntermediateFrom North-south (bottom) → Seated open guardStephan Kesting · Priit MihkelsonScarf hold escape (Kesa Gatame)Escape · Other escapes · IntermediateFrom Scarf hold (bottom) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · ChewjitsuPeterson rollEscape · Turtle escape · IntermediateFrom Turtle (bottom) → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)Stephan Kesting · Lachlan GilesArmbar escape (hitchhiker)Escape · Submission escape · FundamentalFrom Closed guard (top), Mount (bottom) → Closed guard (top)Stephan Kesting · Rener Gracie · ChewjitsuTriangle escapeEscape · Submission escape · FundamentalFrom Closed guard (top) → Passing open guardRyan Hall · Stephan Kesting · Rener GracieGuillotine escapeEscape · Submission escape · FundamentalFrom Standing, Closed guard (top), Dogfight → Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)John Danaher · Stephan Kesting · André GalvãoRear naked choke defenseEscape · Submission escape · FundamentalFrom Back control (defend) → Half guardRener Gracie · Stephan Kesting · Priit MihkelsonSit-outEscape · Turtle escape · FundamentalFrom Turtle (bottom) → StandingStephan Kesting · ChewjitsuFront headlock escapeEscape · Turtle escape · FundamentalFrom Turtle (bottom), Standing → StandingStephan Kesting · Chewjitsu

Position techniques (70)

Closed guard

• Closed guard grips and posture
• Triangle chokeStep-by-step
• Armbar from closed guardStep-by-step
• Scissor sweepStep-by-step
• Hip bump sweepStep-by-step
• Arm drag to the backStep-by-step
• Kimura trap system
• Flower (pendulum) sweepStep-by-step
• OmoplataStep-by-step
• Cross collar choke from guardStep-by-step

Seated open guard

• Tripod sweepStep-by-step
• Transition to spider guard
• Technical stand-up

Butterfly guard

• Butterfly sweepStep-by-step

Half guard

• Half guard basics
• Underhook half guard

Knee shield / Z-guard

• Knee shield sweeps

Rubber guard

• Rubber guard basics

Spider guard

• Spider guard sweeps

Lasso guard

• Lasso sweepStep-by-step

Collar sleeve guard

• Collar sleeve guard

Closed guard (top)

• Closed guard posture and breaks
• Stack passStep-by-step

Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)

• Side control pressure
• AmericanaStep-by-step
• Arm triangleStep-by-step
• Side control to mount
• Kimura from side controlStep-by-step

Knee on belly

• Knee on belly basics
• Knee on belly to armbar

Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)

• Mount basics and control
• Cross choke from mountStep-by-step
• Ezekiel chokeStep-by-step
• S-mount

S-mount

• S-mount armbarStep-by-step

Technical mount

• Mount to back transition

North-south (Kami Shiho Gatame)

• North-south position
• North-south chokeStep-by-step
• Kimura from north-southStep-by-step

Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame)

• Kesa gatame
• Kesa gatame submissions

Back control

• Back control hooks and seatbelt
• Rear naked chokeStep-by-step
• Bow and arrow chokeStep-by-step
• Back control to armbar

Crucifix

• Crucifix from turtle
• Crucifix attacks

Turtle (top)

• Turtle attacks
• Clock chokeStep-by-step

Front headlock

• D'Arce chokeStep-by-step
• Anaconda chokeStep-by-step

Side control (bottom)

• Side control escape to guard
• Underhook escape
• Frames and bridge basics

Mount (bottom)

• Upa escape (trap and roll)Step-by-step
• Elbow-knee escapeStep-by-step
• Mount escape basics

Back control (defend)

• Back escapes: hand fighting
• Back escape to guardStep-by-step

Knee on belly (bottom)

• Knee on belly escapeStep-by-step

North-south (bottom)

• North-south escapeStep-by-step

Scarf hold (bottom)

• Kesa gatame escapeStep-by-step

Turtle (bottom)

• Turtle defense: elbows to knees, hand fight
• Sit-out to face them
• Peterson rollStep-by-step

Standing

• Basic takedowns
• Double legStep-by-step
• Guard pullStep-by-step
• Single leg takedownStep-by-step
• Snap downStep-by-step