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

2 Part Technique - Breaking the Closed Guard when the opponent holds on while you stand.

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 - Controlling inside at the opponent's biceps will prevent most to all submissions from closed guard. Immediately jump, or step if the opponent is too heavy, to stand and break his closed guard by pressing inside the k...

2 Part Technique - Avoid letting the opponent control your arms from Mount, which is needed to roll you over. If the opponent pushes at your knee for the half guard, bring your foot forward to counter his escape. Recognize if the oppon...

3 Part Technique - Extend your arms in a firm posture against the opponent's stomach to maintain space in his closed guard. If he reacts to your standing up by grabbing your leg, break his grip and return to your base still with postur...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

2 Part Technique - Switch your hips, slide your knee up along the opponent's back, and replace your foot, as he attempts to push your knee in escaping. Pull the opponent's extended arms away to re-control the mount. Try to prevent your...

3 Part Technique - The first step in passing the Closed Guard is to gain posture. Position your arms correctly and prepare to stand up to uncross his ankles. Once his guard is open, keep your elbows close and your posture low so that y...