1 Part Technique - Escaping and reversing the Scarf Hold Position

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

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...

2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Side Control requires a strong bridge. Place your knee back inside once you create space with your bridge. However, if the opponent continues to pressure, not allowing you to retain closed guard. Bring y...

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...

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...

3 Part Technique - The safest way to open your Closed Guard to work the Butterfly Guard is with the use of a 2on1 Control from Closed Guard. If your opponent pulls away, work your Hook Sweeps to build an offense against him, which can ...

2 Part Technique - Keep your elbows in tight to protect your arms from submissions and prevent your opponent from having more control in Side Control. Make sure to raise your knees to prevent your opponent from possibly transitioning i...

2 Part Technique - Keep your elbows in tight to protect your arms from submissions and prevent your opponent from having more control in Side Control. Make sure to raise your knees to prevent your opponent from possibly transitioning i...

3 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing any control. If the opponent steps inside when you are not ready for the attack, just push away to reset the position. If the opponent decides to pass on hi...

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 - Frame your arms inside and against the opponent's body to stay protected. Use your initial bridge to move the opponent. Commonly, he will switch his base, changing the way you need to escape. Use a short bridge to tr...