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 - Stopping the opponent from escaping the Seatbelt Position when they try to put their back on the mat. If the opponent can put his back on the mat, the North South choke becomes available because of the resistance the...

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.

2 Part Technique - Ankle Pick Takedown to a Circle Pass to Seatbelt Control to Rear Naked Choke.

2 Part Technique - Preventing the opponent from putting your back on the mat from Butterfly Guard and using the 2on1 Control to take the Back. Once you have the 2on1 Control, scoot in, pull the opponent on top of you, then lift with yo...

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 - Even though no points are scored in the Crucifix, it's still a position with many opportunities for a submission or advancement in position. The Crucifix Armbar is one of those opportunities. Even if the opponent esc...

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...

2 Part Technique - Trapping your opponent's arm from the back will give you an extremely advantageous position to work the Rear Naked Choke. Wedge the part of your hand above your wrist and below your thumb to work a can opening motion...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt Control is the most important technique in maintaining Back Control. If the opponent is able to roll before you can cover to get Back Control, continue to hold the Seat Belt Control and run around parall...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to clasp onto your choking arm to defend the submission. Create a clear path for your Rear Naked Choke by using your palm to force away the opponent's grips. If the opponent is still abl...

2 Part Technique - You must always place your head on the opposite side of your choking arm to prevent the opponent from putting his back to the mat to escape. It can be very difficult to use the Rear Naked Choke if the opponent holds ...