2 Part Technique - Breaking the opponent's grip on your Gi pants leads to the transition of the Armdrag to the Seatbelt. This is a great technique against larger and stronger opponents.

2 Part Technique - When the opponent puts your back to the mat to pass your guard, you must keep your feet inside and push back to reset yourself into the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to get under a leg to start Stack Passi...

2 Part Technique - Immediately break the grips when an opponent tries to establish a control. Now, grab around the opponent to impose your own. When the opponent pulls an arm out to regain control and mobility, quickly Hook Sweep with ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent resists the Omoplata Submission by trying to pull their arm out, switch to the triangle for a strong and secure submission.

2 Part Technique - It is vitally important you immediately break the opponent's collar grip to defend his guard pass. Use the 2on1 Control for assistance in transitioning into the more dominant Cross Arm and Belt Control. If the oppone...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent secures your collar after taking a step inside, remove his grip and gain control over his sleeve. Bring your hook inside for Single Leg Control and push his arm across his body to clear space to enter...

2 Part Technique - Place your feet on your opponent's hips to help remove his collar grip before he can close the distance and begin passing. Form a pistol grip on his sleeve, tucking his hand under your wrist and close the distance wi...

2 Part Technique - You have to have the attitude that when battling in the hand fight from your butterfly, you are going to make your grips first. If you don't and your opponent sets his hands on your gi, immediately work to strip them...

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting to establishing the first control starts your path to sweeping, which snow balls your momentum into victory. Use your hands to block his grips, while flowing inside to find wrist control. Whether the op...

2 Part Technique - Do not fall onto your back if your opponent lifts your feet up off the mat; If he or she is quick, you will be defending against a pass off your back shortly after. Instead, remain upright, circle your ankles out of ...

4 Part Technique - As an opponent holds your legs to pass, plant your feet against his hips. Control the elbow and shift away to expose the opponent's arm to being attacked. If the opponent is further forward, you will not have the roo...

2 Part Technique - The Torreando Pass is a formidable answer to the Butterfly Guard, but all is not lost if you fail to prevent your opponent from making his grips on your pants. Choosing to attack one of his wrists, break his grip by ...

2 Part Technique - Battling for grips is crucial while fighting from the Seated Guard. You cannot let your opponent grab onto your collars or pants. If he grabs onto your collar, immediately address the problem with both hands and yank...