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Escaping the Guillotine with the arm In and Out
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping the types of Guillotines with the Arm In out Out and with your leg locked in halfguard on different sides.
Posted: 5773 days ago
 81942 views
Escaping the Triangle
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Triangle from the start of the submission attempt and escaping when the Triangle is more secured. The 2nd part of the technique is not a situation you want to find yourself in and is a last resort effort...
Posted: 5763 days ago
 83330 views
Arm Pull vs Over Hook from Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Breaking the Overhook and Head control position from the Closed Guard. Also, standing is always the best option when breaking someone's closed guard. However, sometimes the opponent will continue to hold, so pressing...
Posted: 5762 days ago
 83539 views
Preventing Guillotines from Takedowns
     

2 Part Technique - Preventing the Guillotine from a Takedown by passing and breaking the Guillotine grip.
Posted: 5750 days ago
 81835 views
Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Standing is the most successful way to break the opponent's Closed Guard. Often, the opponent may attempt to slow the pace of the match in his favor, or might be up on points. Once you stand, he will close his guard ...
Posted: 5584 days ago
 80411 views
Guillotine Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Using your weight is the most important part of defeating an Arm Inside Closed Guard Guillotine. You must stand on your toes and walk forward to create tremendous shoulder pressure to counter your opponent's choking ...
Posted: 5539 days ago
 77632 views
Armbar Escape
     

2 Part Technique - Use the same arm crossing technique as with a Rear Naked Choke to defend the armbar. The longer you stay with your back on the mat the worse the position will be for you, so move immediately. You need a strong bridge...
Posted: 5496 days ago
 78228 views
Guillotine Escape, North South Choke from Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - Always pass on the opposite side of the Guillotine. Press down at the opponent's knees and circle immediately to avoid the choke. Let him waste his energy if he continues the squeeze after you pass. If you need to mo...
Posted: 5477 days ago
 76545 views
Double Leg Takedown, Guillotine Escape
     

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to open the opponent's arms, so he cannot defend your Double Leg. Continue to drive when the opponent sprawls and finish by chopping at his closest leg with a trip. If the opponent attempts a Guillo...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide Pass, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Knee Cross vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Maintain your balance if the opponent jumps guard while standing and do not become straight. The opponent can secure and easy take down when if remain perpendicular. Press against the opponent's hip and knee to break...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Kick Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Create distance using an inside control to posture safely. The best way to break the opponent's closed guard is by standing. Premeditate when the opponent grabs your ankle and kick your leg out in a circular motion. ...
Posted: 5393 days ago
 74345 views
Breaking Gi Grips vs Closed Guard, 2on1 vs Closed Guard,
     

2 Part Technique - Control the opponent's guard by immediately breaking his collar grips. Press the opponent's arm to his stomach using a 2on1 control and stand to start breaking the closed guard. If the opponent frees his arm from the...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - An opponent that relies on closed guard will feel desperate after its broken. Commonly, the opponent will reach behind your lead leg to Star Sweep. This reaction is a great opportunity for an easy crucifix entry if y...
Posted: 5379 days ago
 75827 views
Breaking Gi Grips vs Closed Guard, 2on1 vs Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

2 Part Technique - Use a snapping motion to assist in breaking the collar grip. Continue the same control and force a 2on1, preventing the opponent from reaching under using his arm. If the opponent is able to free his arm and secure y...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide Pass, Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Control the opponent's biceps and stand staggered in one fluid motion. Press downwards inside his knee to break the closed guard. If the opponent attempts to close his guard again, force your knee on top of his thigh...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide
     

2 Part Technique - If you have the chance, pick up the opponent every time you stand. Hold the opponent's collars and continue controlling his upper body by grabbing an Under hook. The Under hook will prevent the opponent from returnin...
Posted: 5304 days ago
 71932 views
Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When a much larger opponent closes guard around you, there are no guard-breaking tricks, and the best course of action is to handfight for control and Stand. Step up to your feet, remove any grips on your wrists or c...
Posted: 5293 days ago
 72801 views
Posture Escape vs Rubber Guard, Omoplata Escape
     

2 Part Technique - Pressure forward and stack the opponent to stall his initial rubber guard attack. Stacking puts you in a strong position to posture and stand. Remember to keep your thumb pointing down while pulling your arm free. If...
Posted: 5293 days ago
 72396 views
Double Leg Takedown, Guillotine Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When caught in the Guillotine Choke from Closed Guard, it is important to drive your weight forward on your toes to take away his ability to extend his hips. This will allow you the time necessary to address his grip...
Posted: 5290 days ago
 71428 views
Double Leg Takedown, Guillotine Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Guillotine Choke from inside your opponent's Closed Guard comprises of two essential components: firstly, evading the immediate danger of submission by maneuvering into a safe position, and secondly, pat...
Posted: 5195 days ago
 70585 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Kick Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Breaking the Closed Guard starts with safely posting on either your opponent's wrists, arms, or throat, to find your bearings and to begin standing to your feet. While standing, you will have to free your arms from w...
Posted: 5191 days ago
 71316 views
Cross Arm Trap vs Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - It is important, for reasons of safety and avoiding serious injury, to keep your knee locked tensely if your opponent underhooks it from Closed Guard Standing. Otherwise, you run the risk of damaging ligaments in the...
Posted: 5190 days ago
 70721 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Double Under Control from Standing, Over Under from Standing, Knee Slide vs Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent pulls guard from standing, keep the passing battle on your feet; his weight in this position works against his ability to maintain his Closed Guard. Push his hips down to the mat with your hands from...
Over Under from Standing, Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide vs Open Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep, Seatbelt Control from Back, Arm Trap from Back
     

2 Part Technique - Don't bring your opponent to the mat if he jumps for Closed Guard from Standing. Use an underhook to hold him away from the mat and your legs while you work to break his ankles with your other hand pressing down on h...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide vs Open Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Marcelo improvised this passing technique on his way to winning the 2011 World Chamionships. Noticing that his opponent was recovering his guard immediately after Marcelo broke it from standing, he realized that he c...
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