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.

3 Part Technique - The Bridge Escape vs Side Control is a great technique to either escape Side Control or to start chaining together other Side Control escapes. The Collar and Elbow Control can be used with techniques, such as the Hoo...

2 Part Technique - Quickly grab the opponent's ankles and lift to put their back to the mat. Switch your grips so you can push the legs and get your chest under the opponent's hips. Continue to push to expose their back and immediately...

2 Part Technique - Securing the Seatbelt Control from the Back and how to advance to the Back Control with the Seatbelt Control. If the opponent tries to escape by moving to the opposite side, bring them back to your choking arm side t...

2 Part Technique - This is a great sequence of techniques for beginners to learn. These techniques can help build a great foundation for students.

2 Part Technique - When you have transitioned into Mount, open your arms for a stronger base to help prevent the opponent from rolling you. For the Cross Collar Choke, reach your hand deep inside with the thumb up and grab the collar. ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to get passed your hands and fore arms, which is the first line of takedown defense, use your hips instead to sprawl against the takedown. Secure the Front Headlock from your sprawl to control...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt is the most important aspect to maintaining the Back. The opponent cannot roll into you to escape, they must roll the opposite way. When they roll, be prepared to cover and transition into the Back Contr...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent may try to escape the mount by turning, but will expose his back in the process. The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control, so immediately secure it to est...

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 - If the opponent is able to get passed your hands and fore arms, which is the first line of takedown defense, use your hips instead to sprawl against the takedown. Swim for an under hook to keep the opponent's arms aw...

2 Part Technique - Use the Collar and Elbow Control from Standing to snap the opponent down to a Front Head Lock. A second snapping motion while sprawling with the Front Head Lock will drag the opponent to the mat. Use the control to p...

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...