2 Part Technique - If the opponent brings his knees together to block your Knee Slide Pass, use Collar and Elbow Control to pull up and expose space to Mount. Mounting against the Butterfly can be risky, but generally it is worth the a...

2 Part Technique - Use both hands against a strong, unmovable inside leg to transition into mount. Once the opponent holds half guard, swing your leg over and swim for the under hook to pass. Control both of the opponent's wrists to cl...

3 Part Technique - Shove your opponent onto his back into Open Guard from his Butterfly to reduce his mobility, placing one hand on his stomach and the other on his knee. If you don't meet any resistance when you hike his leg straight,...

2 Part Technique - Finding the underhook to pass your opponent's half guard may take several transitions; if you miss on the Leg Over Pass after transitioning to Mount against his guard, quickly spin around to the reverse half guard, a...

2 Part Technique - After pushing the opponent's to the mat, he may lasso around your arm to play Spider Guard. A common technique from the position is to invert underneath to attempt an Omoplata. As he inverts, capture his head with a ...

2 Part Technique - Pressure into Mount by forcing the opponent's leg in between your legs. From Half Guard, swing your leg over the opponent by popping yourself up and immediately find the under hook. If the opponent blocks your swing,...

3 Part Technique - As the opponent brings his leg inside to recover against your Stomach and Knee Control, fold him. Knock his knee down with your elbow and rest your weight against the folded leg. The opponent might free his leg durin...

2 Part Technique - Apply the principle of "I believe I can and will" towards the Step Pass by consistently forcing the technique with urgent pacing. During the attack, continue to improve the offensive technique with timing, speed, and...

2 Part Technique - Establishing Side Control after the Standing Step Pass is a matter of persistence and determination; start the pass as low, close, and heavy as possible before cutting around for Knee-On-Belly. If your opponent conti...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent enters into the lasso from Spider Guard, step over his foot to neutralize the control. Sit back and negate his grips, which seamlessly transitions yourself into the Folding Pass.

3 Part Lesson - Turn your knee against the opponent's guard to inhibit his De La Riva offense and break his cross collar control. Drag the opponent's leg across your body and close the distance before he re-places guard. If the opponen...

3 Part Lesson - The alignment of your hips in folding the opponent's legs along with your clinch, will prevent him from escaping or recovering guard. As you climb up the opponent, split his legs and wedge yourself into Mount.