2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Guillotine vs Half Guard to submit the opponent, but to help pass the Half Guard as well.

2 Part Technique - Before every guard pass you need to establish a control, such as Collar and Elbow, Under Hook and Head, Over Under, or Double Under. When you stand to attempt a guard pass you must keep your opponent on the ground so...

2 Part Techniques - Counter the opponent's Over Under Control using a frame with your arms and pressing away. The space you create will make it difficult for the opponent to Hook Sweep because he will have a weak control. Progress furt...

2 Part Technique - Use your wrist from the Front Head Lock to measure if the opponent's neck is vulnerable to the Guillotine. The opponent realizes you are attacking with the Guillotine after you connect your second hand, so he will ge...

2 Part Techniques - The basic Deep Half Guard Sweep uses momentum to rock back and forth. Either side the opponent sweeps, will leave his neck vulnerable to guillotine. Control the opponent's wrist so he cannot block the choke.

2 Part Technique - Post your foot flat on the mat by the opponent's hip when he attempts to slide your leg into half guard with a knee push escape from mount. While his arms are occupied in posture, reach around his neck and drop to yo...

2 Part Technique - Collar and Elbow Control versus your opponent's butterfly guard is a great gripping option for when he isn't allowing you to obtain an initial underhook nor letting your force him onto his back for passing. Use this ...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo finds many of his submission opportunites in the transition, going even as far as helping an opponent with an escape just so he can capitalize on the momentary openness of the position. This is especially tru...

3 Part Technique - The Guillotine Choke vs Half Guard or vs Side Control has a subtle, but important detail, in terms of the depth in which the choke in locked around the neck: Your choking forearm doesn't go underneath the chin to cru...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is looking to beat you to an underhook while laying on his side in Half Guard, hide the space he needs and push him flat to pummel for Underhook & Head Control. Once he is flattened, evenly distribut...

3 Part Technique - The Back Step Pass is a solution for passing without an underhook, but if your opponent makes it past your crossface and goes deep, preventing the backstep, thwart his plans by swinging your free leg over his face, l...

3 Part Technique - A guillotine creates an opportunity to submit or pass the opponent's Half Guard. Quickly wrap your arm around the opponent's neck with the intention of hand fighting away his hands, blocking your connecting grip. As ...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from securing the under hook, because the control dictates who has the advantage in Half Guard. It's common for the opponent to expose his neck momentarily during the position, so react appropria...