2 Part Technique - Countering the Traditional Stack Passes using the Elbow Push Technique. At the end of the Elbow Push technique, the option to trap the arm and move in to the Crucifix position is available.

1 Part Technique - When the opponent turtles immediately grab the Seatbelt Control. Force your knee against the opponent's elbow to open up space to secure the Crucifix Position. Not only is the Crucifix a great position to finish with...

2 Part Technique - The Crucifix Armbar is a strong and powerful submission which uses 2 of your legs versus your opponent's 1 arm. Stay connected with your Seatbelt control in the Crucifix to insure you maintain the position. While you...

3 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to continue to reach your legs for a take down in the Front Head lock. This only gives an opening for the Crucifix. Switch to the Seatbelt Control to stabilize the position and dig your ...

2 Part Technique - The Seat Belt is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control. The opponent might try escaping by forcing his shoulders to the mat, so use your hooks to sweep him to the side. Use your knees to break open th...

3 Part Technique - Forcing the opponent to Side Control from Turtle will expose something, since he is revealing no openings to wedge your knee inside for the crucifix or back control. If the opponent posts an arm to prevent the move, ...

2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will try escaping your Seat Belt by rolling away. Maintain the Seat Belt to continue controlling the position. Commonly, the opponent's arm will be vulnerable to being crucifixed during the transit...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...

2 Part Technique - Wedge your knee inside and use your heal to force the Crucifix. If the opponent's elbow is hidden inside, control his wrists, and bend his arm open to Crucifix. Use accuracy and speed to dig your arm underneath the o...

3 Part Technique - While holding the Seatbelt Control on a turtled opponent, stay on the balls of your feet with your weight bearing down on his back so he can only slowly roll away from you to escape. Before his hip can touch the far ...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to roll onto his side without you being able to follow his hips or trap the crucifix, reset the position by bellying down and sitting him up with the Seatbelt. Rather than step around for you...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock position is one that arises from several different scenarios, so it is beneficial to learn how to make the most of it. The Seatbelt is one quick transition away, and the Crucifix is a short step th...

2 Part Technique - Slow the opponent's escape with control to give you countering options. Keeping your near leg safe from the Single Leg and forcing the opponent to turn on your terms will secure the Seat Belt in this turtling situati...