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 - The opponent pushes your back to the mat, which is a situation and position you do not want. Now, the opponent tries to stack and pass your guard. Counter this pass by using the Elbow Push technique and than reset in...

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Side Control using the Hip Roll requires you to get on your side and turn your back, but not give your back. Make sure not to take your shoulder off the mat during the Hip Roll to prevent the Seat Belt C...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes after snapping the opponent down for the Guillotine, you may not have secured the opponent's neck for the submission. However, you will have control of the opponent's head instead. The opponent will immedia...

3 Part Technique - After countering the Stacking Pass using Elbow Push, the opponent will often react by holding your legs. Prevent the opponent from establishing the position or reaching for head control by sitting up immediately usin...

2 Part Technique - The opponent must release the Under Hook and Head Control to look for a submission. Even though this is a more dangerous situation, this is a perfect time to work your Elbow Push escape. Pass his arm over your head o...

2 Part Technique - Create space to swim for an Under Hook by pushing your forearm upwards. Reach low after pummeling for the Single Leg to prevent the opponent from mounting or using the Spiral Armbar. If the opponent switches his base...

2 Part Technique - You can take advantage of the opponent using a Reverse Side Control, if you are better in the position. The situation commonly occurs from your Elbow Push against his Stacking Pass, Half Guard, or Side Control. Often...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent controls your hips to counter a Hip Roll Escape, his second attack will generally be to climb up your body for Under Hook and Head Control. Continue your Elbow control from the Elbow Push, to instead ...

3 Part Technique - Instead of looking to secure a nearside seatbelt against your hip roll escape, the opponent may seize the farside seatbelt and threaten to take your back while still turtled or mount if you attempt to back escape. In...

3 Part Technique - After an opponent has established a tight Underhook and Head Control on you from Side Control, the best way to escape is to take your time, conserve your energy, and reposition your arms in a manner than will begin t...

2 Part Technique - The opponent might control your hips after passing or taking you down, but your upper body is what needs to be flattened for points to be scored. Immediately sit with posture, force your elbow against his shoulder, a...