Marcelo exerts an assertive passing attack from standing against an Open-Guard: If your opponent is seated, sitting upright on the ground playing an empty Butterfly-Guard (a.k.a. Sitting-Guard, Seated-Guard, et al.), they may be poised...

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...

Master Fabio Gurgel finishes a Reverse Triangle Choke: If your opponent posts out their hand in response to your Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, release their far-elbow and post onto your own hand to create e...

2 Part Technique - Before the opponent can establish a control and put you in the De La Riva Guard position, break the grips and work a pass of your own, such as the Over / Under Guard Pass. However, now the opponent was able to establ...

2 Part Technique - This variation of the North South Choke pins the opponent's closest arm in a top crucifix style position. Continue the control by pressing his far arm down and over to expose his neck for the choke. You can also use ...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke from Side Control is a great solution when the opponent defends armbars and other submissions that requires space. Now, if the opponent bridges and rolls you over to your back during your North ...

2 Part Technique - The Inverted Armbar from Knee on Belly when the opponent pushes on the close knee. Followed by the Elbow Control Armbar when the opponent attempts to push the far knee.

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata is a great technique to either submit your opponent or force the sweep to score points. It is important to chop down heavily with your leg for a successful Omoplata. It is common for your opponent to rol...

2 Part Technique - Elbow Control Armbar from the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to continue to rotate his arm through the Elbow Control Armbar, the Omoplata is available for the sweep and submission.

3 Part Technique - Your next movement will always depend on your opponent's reaction. This instructional focuses on the connection between these Guard Passes, not the details of the move. Often, your only option is to force a technique...

2 Part Technique - The Leg Over Pass can be used as a solution against several positions. Sometimes when using the Standing Step Pass the opponent may attempt a Half Guard Sweep or transition into X Guard, so this will be a great time ...

2 Part Technique - Leg Over Guard Pass after the opponent is able to regain Half Guard from your Mount. If your knee is off the mat, you cannot Leg Over properly. So, transitioning into the Traditional Underhook and Head Control Half G...