2 Part Technique - The Over Under Control from Standing can lead to the most basic takedown in Jiu Jitsu, the Hip Throw. The connection between techniques, such as the Near Side Armbar and Americana, will help build a strong foundation...

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 - When the opponent pushes your knee to escape Knee on Belly it creates space which exposes their arm for the Far Side Armbar. If the opponent attempts to turn and turtle to escape the other way, again they will be exp...

2 Part Technique - You must believe passing the guard is simple and cannot over think what your opponent's offenses are. It can very advantageous to counter the opponent's reaction, instead of retreating. Commonly, an opponent will pos...

2 Part Technique - Your ability to sweep effectively from butterfly is compromised if the opponent obtains Double Under Control. Utilize the Frame Escape to create enough space to sit up and gain Over Under Control. Shift your hips out...

2 Part Technique - Transitioning to Knee on Belly is a great way to force the pace of the fight when your opponent is content just defending off his back from bottom side control. Blocking his farside hip with your hand, and with your ...

2 Part Technique - In a physical confrontation, wherein your adversary pushes your chest to reel you backward, use his extended arms against him on his second push attempt by countering with a Prayer Parry into your judo grips. Throw h...

1 Part Technique - Counter an opponent's front bodylock by creating a frame and breaking his grip. Execute the break by overhooking your arm across his body, and stepping backward after framing your forearm on his neck. In a self-defen...

1 Part Technique - If you are being dragged backward with a headlock from behind, pull his elbow away from your neck to prevent choking and spin around your adversary's leg, facing the opposite direction. Take him down to the ground wi...

2 Part Technique - The Collar Choke from Knee-On-Belly is an important technique to master because it can open the door to even more submission opportunities when your opponent tries to defend it. You will need to make sure that your K...

2 Part Technique - If an attacker pushes your chest, prepare for the next push and guide his arms around you with the prayer technique for Collar & Elbow Control. Keep your base between his feet as you spin into his hips for the throw ...

1 Part Technique - Swim your arms inside to counter the opponent's grab. Establish the control needed to throw your opponent. Continue controlling around the opponent's arm and transition your hands to lock against his elbow.