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Complete Grappler

The Science of Single Legs 

The Problem:

Most grapplers know how to shoot a single leg.

Very few know how to finish one.

They hit a clean entry, then get stuck.
They commit to one finish, then lose the position.
They abandon the attack as soon as their opponent sprawls, circles, or whizzers.

The problem is not getting to the leg.

The problem is understanding what comes next.

Most instruction only teaches one or two finishes, leaving athletes guessing the moment their opponent reacts. Instead of flowing from one attack to another, they stop wrestling, lose control, and end up in a scramble.

A great single leg is not one technique. It is a connected system of positions, reactions, and finishes that keeps you in control until the takedown is complete.

What's the Solution
 

The Science of Single Legs

 

The Solution: A Complete Single Leg Solution

This series teaches you how to turn one of wrestling's highest percentage takedowns into a complete scoring system for Jiu-Jitsu.

You'll learn high percentage entries, powerful finishes, outside singles, high singles, and the chain attacks that allow you to finish against resisting opponents.

Instead of relying on one finish, you'll learn how to recognize reactions, stay in position, and transition seamlessly from one attack to the next until the takedown is complete.

When they sprawl, you cut the corner.

When they whizzer, you change the finish.

When they circle away, you stay connected.

When they defend one attack, you transition to the next.

They don't stop your single leg.

They give you the finish.

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How This Program Works for All Belt Levels

Whether you’re a brand-new white belt or a seasoned black belt, the problem on the feet changes...but it never disappears.

White Belt — Build a Reliable Foundation

  • Strong Fundamentals: Learn proper entries, positioning, and balance from the start.

  • Finish with Confidence: Stop losing the single after a good shot.

  • Simple System: Build a clear path from entry to takedown.

  • Fewer Bad Habits: Learn the right reactions before mistakes become permanent.

    Start your wrestling journey with a single leg system that actually works.

Blue Belt — Finish More of your Shots

  • Higher Success Rate: Turn clean entries into consistent takedowns.

  • Chain Attacks: Learn what to do when your first finish fails.

  • Better Reactions: Recognize sprawls, whizzers, and defensive movement.

  • Immediate Results: Apply these finishes in live training right away.

    This is where the single leg starts becoming one of your best weapons.

Purple Belt — Build a Complete System

  • System Over Moves: Connect entries, finishes, and reactions together.

  • Outside & High Singles: Expand beyond basic finishes.

  • Stay One Step Ahead: Transition instead of restarting attacks.

  • Competition Ready: Develop a dependable takedown game under pressure.

    This is where your single leg becomes a complete attacking system.

Brown Belt — Refine Every Detail

  • Advanced Finishes: Master the small details that separate success from failure.

  • Reaction Based Wrestling: Finish according to your opponent's defense.

  • Better Efficiency: Waste less energy and stay in control.

  • Higher Percentage Wrestling: Turn close exchanges into takedowns.

    Brown belts use this course to sharpen the details that matter most.

Black Belt — Master the Science

  • Conceptual Understanding: Know why every finish works.

  • Teaching Framework: Organize your knowledge into a teachable system.

  • Complete Confidence: Attack every reaction without hesitation.

  • Elite Decision Making: Make the right finish feel automatic.

    This is where great single legs become second nature.

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What’s Waiting for You

Complete Single Leg System

Learn how every entry, finish, and transition connects into one complete attacking system instead of isolated techniques.

High Percentage Finishes

Master the finishes that consistently work against skilled, resisting opponents in both wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu.

Outside Single Attacks

Develop a complete outside single game with reliable finishes and reactions for every position.

High Single Series

Turn high singles into dependable takedowns using proven finishes and transitions.

Chain Wrestling

Learn how to flow seamlessly from one finish to the next until the takedown is complete.

Beating the Defense

Know exactly how to respond when your opponent sprawls, whizzers, circles, or fights to escape.

Competition Ready

Build a takedown system designed for live rolling and competition, not just the practice room.

Concepts that Last

Understand the principles behind every finish so you can adapt to any opponent instead of memorizing techniques.

Learn from a Champion who doesn't just talk but has receipts

Benefit from the expertise of Michael Trasso, whose Merge Grappling videos have educated and inspired hundreds of thousands of people. Tap into real-world insights proven to work with all kinds of grappling disciplines.

Real-World Training for Real-Life Results

Our programs go beyond theory, equipping you with practical skills and strategies you can use in every gym session against the novice to the seasoned grappler. 

Expert Guidance at Your Fingertips

Train with confidence, knowing you have direct access to proven methods and real experts knowledge. Get clear direction and content with answers to your questions whenever you need it.

Strengthen your Single Leg

Meet Your Coach

Michael Trasso has been grappling for over 30 years - specifically Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt from the legendary Professor Regis Lebre who also has an incredible record in competition. Learning the truly old school Gracie Jiu Jitsu, the modern day flare, and the addition of explosive wrestling, Trasso has a unique blend of almost every brand of grappling.

Coach Trasso has built a huge following with over 10 million views and over 50k subscribers on his online platforms.

I’ve trained with Michael Trasso for over a decade, and he’s one of the rare coaches who truly elevates every aspect of your game. His ability to merge elite-level wrestling with world-class Jiu Jitsu creates a clear, repeatable system that works for beginners and top competitors alike. Michael doesn’t just teach techniques—he fills the gaps most athletes don’t even realize they have, especially in takedowns, transitions, and control.

 

 

— Seth Belisle, President of CJI & Black Belt from Texas 

As a BJJ black belt and strength coach, I know how important it is to take the best from multiple disciplines to make your jiu jitsu the most solid it can be. Merge Grappling seamlessly combines wrestling concepts into BJJ to enrich your skill set. I still use techniques I learned from Coach Trasso years ago.

 

 

 

 

 

— Steph Gaudreau, Black Belt from California

If you've been doing Jiu Jitsu for a while, you've probably heard the name Michael Trasso. If you haven't, then your coach definitely has. Mike is a legend in the New Jersey Jiu Jitsu scene and has probably been competing since the moment he got out of diapers. Now, take all that knowledge that he gained training with and competing against some of the best in the last 20 years and mix that with a beautiful brand new school in Glen Rock. That's a winner.


  
— Mike Portela, Black Belt from New Jersey

What are you waiting for?

You deserve to take your game to the next level and bring your grappling game to life!

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Get to Know Coach Trasso’s Approach

Watch these videos where you will learn about Coach Trasso's training philosophy. Discover what sets his methods apart and why understanding the foundation is key to being truly exceptional on the mats.

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With over 10 million views, Michael Trasso's training has gotten the nod from not only his students but some of the top competitive grapplers in the world. His videos have helped transition BJJ players into menaces who cause people to sit guard. 

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