3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge to try and escape the Side Control first. If the opponent counters by switching his base, you can rock your legs and use momentum to Sit Up. Now, you cannot gain the momentum to get on top, so the...

2 Part Technique - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

2 Part Technique - It is necessary to secure a control to successfully sweep an opponent. The 2 on 1 Control from Closed Guard complements the Scissor Sweep in this task. If the opponent prevents you from escaping your hips for the Sci...

2 Part Technique - It's best to Hand Fight and break grips before the opponent can finalize a strong and secure grip on your pant legs. However, if the opponent is able to grab inside of your pants, use the side of your hands to chop a...

3 Part Technique - You are in the Close Guard and the opponent stands up with their ankles close to you. Grab behind the ankles and push the opponent with your feet on the Hips. When the falls, get on top to complete the sweep. Now, if...

3 Part Technique

3 Part Technique - The opponent has Side Control established. Bring your arms inside for support and lift your legs off the mat to help prevent the opponent from mounting. Use a strong bridge and extend your arms to create the space ne...

3 Part Technique - Americana and Armbar from the Mount. When you apply the Americana and the opponent defends, the Armbar is available.

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from closing the distance and obtaining Side Control by posting with your arms and swinging your far leg inside. Now, if the opponent was able to establish Side Control, rock back and forth then ...

3 Part Technique - If you are shorter than you opponent Hip Throw using an Under Hook. If you are taller, grab over the opponent's back for the throw. Go immediately for the Armbar. If the opponent pulls the arm away, establish Side Co...

2 Part Technique - 2 common holds the opponent will use to prevent the Armbar is a weaker lock with his hands and a stronger defense crossing his arms. If the opponent chooses the weaker lock with his hands, apply a Rear Naked Choke co...

2 Part Technique - Forcing your shoulders to the mat is the most important technique to escape the Back Position. You must break the opponent's Seat Belt Control first to create the necessary space for the escape. Use your hands claspe...

2 Part Technique - Forcing your shoulders to the mat is the most important technique to escape the Back Position. You must break the opponent's Seat Belt Control first to create the necessary space for the escape. Clasp your hands toge...