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 - The Cross Collar choke from Mount and the Armbar from Mount when the opponent resists the Cross Collar choke.

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 - Before breaking the closed guard by standing, you must get good posture. A great way to get posture is to extend your arms right under the opponent's sternum and raise your head and upper body. Now, stand up and stag...

2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - When you want to Break the Closed Guard, standing is the best option. However, many times the opponent will hold the guard and reach behind your foot for a sweep. So, sit back down and control the opponent's arm with...

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

2 Part Technique - After you break the opponent's closed guard, you put them in the open guard. Use the basic and traditional Knee Across vs Open Guard Pass to start to work to pass their guard. After using any guard pass, always swim ...

2 Part Technique - When you bridge to Half Guard for escaping Knee on Belly, make certain to secure the entire leg and not just the foot. Continue to escape the Half Guard for a more advantageous position. For an even better response, ...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight to get the opponent's hands away from their feet. Now, jump and sit on top of the feet to hold them together. Push a knee on top of the other and land your hips on the opponent's thighs. Keep the opponent ...

2 Part Technique - From the Front Headlock position, circle around to the Seat Belt Control. Advance the position by putting your hooks in for a more dominant control. If the opponent extends their hips and shakes to try and force you ...

2 Part Technique - After many guard passes, such as the Circling Pass, your opponent might post and press with his arms to prevent you from establishing Side Control. You must learn to fight against the opponent's arms by switching you...