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 - The opponent may try to grab the inside of your pants, so quickly break the grips before they can establish a full control. Now, immediately control the Collar and Elbow and kick the bottom leg out to complete the sw...

2 Part Technique - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.

2 Part Technique - The opponent might prevent you from establishing Side Control by extending his arms out for a strong frame. Collapse and parry the posting arms by switching to your hip and continue to secure the position by using Un...

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 - Use knee on belly to force exposing reactions from a defending opponent after establishing Side Control. Post and arm by the opponent's head and hip for control. If the opponent pushes at your knee to escape, his nec...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent closes guard with the choke, post with your hands at his knees. Always circle away from the choking side. If the opponent closes the guard before you can react, drive forward to release choking pressu...

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 ...

1 Part Technique - The Paper Cutter Choke, aptly named for it's resemblance to the chopping device, is an excellent option for when your opponent prevents you from transitioning to the Farside Overhook Armbar, by locking around your bo...

2 Part Technique - The Knee-On-Belly is a great position because it entices your opponent to escape, oftentimes leaving him vulnerable for a submission. If he tries to press you off by extending his near arm into your chest, capture it...

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...

3 Part Technique - Create attacking opportunities by transitioning to Knee on Belly. If the opponent freezes and doesn't react, force him to turn and expose his back.

2 Part Technique - If your opponent shields your Knee Slide Pass with his shin cutting inside across your hip, one recourse is to pin down his scissored legs and slip your foot out for the Knee Weave Pass. As you run around his guard w...