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Guillotine from the Single Leg Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent snatches the Single Leg for the takedown. Immediately dig your hand underneath the throat and clasp your hands together. Pull against your chest while keeping your elbows in close to completely secure th...
Posted: 5432 days ago
 80459 views
Sprawl to Front Headlock to Guillotine vs Takedown
     

3 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is not only a great position to take the back from, but to Guillotine the opponent as well. Marcelo practically uses this same Guillotine from all positions and situations. If the opponent holds on...
Posted: 5390 days ago
 79484 views
Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix and Crucifix Armbar
     

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...
Single Leg Takedown, Sprawl, Bridge vs Roll
     

2 Part Technique - A possible situation from many takedowns is with your opponent trying to roll or reverse you using your momentum. This usually occurs from leg attacking takedowns, like the Single Leg or Double Leg. It would be great...
Posted: 5343 days ago
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Knee on Belly Control, Sprawl vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - You must take advantage of the situations your opponent gives you. Sometimes your opponent will give up their Back to defend the Guard Pass and give you Side Control to defend the Back. For example, after the Guard P...
Posted: 5343 days ago
 80355 views
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Counter the takedown by pulling your knee out before the opponent can completely secure the Single Leg. Post with your arms, turn back, and kick your leg free to escape. If your leg gets stuck when you kick to escape...
Posted: 5334 days ago
 78711 views
Sprawl, Front Headlock, Taking the Back, Crucifix, Rear Naked Choke
     

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...
Sprawl vs Takedown, Collar Choke from Front Head Lock
     

2 Part Technique - Whether a Single or Double Leg Takedown, sprawl and secure a Front Head Lock to defeat his attack. Use the same hand grip as you would with the Seat Belt Control for your Front Head Lock. If the opponent attempts to ...
Posted: 5218 days ago
 75913 views
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

4 Part Technique - Use quick timing and pull your leg out straight to escape the Single Leg. If the opponent really establishes control for the takedown, you need more power to escape. Turn away and kick again. If the second escape att...
Posted: 5180 days ago
 74941 views
Bridge vs Roll, Guillotine Escape from Side Control, Reverse Headlock Escape from North South
     

2 Part Technique - Bridge against an opponent's attempt to roll you using your takedown's momentum. Turn to your knees and hold the position, so the opponent cannot circle out with the Front Headlock control. Slowly climb up the oppone...
Taking Back vs Low Single Leg, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - If you sense your opponent intends to turn over to his knees for a low single while in half guard, allow it to happen under the condition that you maintain downward pressure on his neck and shoulders with your hands ...
Posted: 5076 days ago
 72887 views
Sprawl vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs High Crotch from Turtle
     

2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Shooting for the single leg takedown may leave the opponent vulnerable for a guillotine choke, especially if his head can be forced to the outside. Remove your foot from between his legs and use it to initiate a trip...
Posted: 5065 days ago
 71290 views
Single Leg Counter, Over Hook vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Technique - If you plan on passing your opponent's butterfly guard by standing up in front of him with your foot inside, you have to be prepared for countering his single leg takedown. As he picks up your leg, raise your knee wi...
Posted: 5006 days ago
 69822 views
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly, Quarter Nelson vs Half Guard, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, High Leg Over vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - If you can't find an edge to push your opponent's shoulders flat for the Knee Slide Pass, apply the Quarter Nelson to make your opponent retract his underhook and grab for your back. When he tries to wrap his arm aro...
Collar and Elbow from Standing, Single Leg Counter, Guillotine from Standing, Guillotine from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Freeing your leg from the Single Leg takedown can be as simple as applying Collar & Elbow control while standing and knocking your opponent off balance. Use the upper body control to steer him toward the mat, forcing...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Free your knee as the opponent looks to Single Leg you from guard, this will give you the space needed to counter his takedown. During the standing up transition to take you down, his balance and position is often we...
Posted: 4839 days ago
 68786 views
Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - A well-timed Sprawl in combination with the Front Headlock can lead to many opportunities, including taking the back with the Crucifix. When your opponent tries to reclaim a grip around your leg, throw in your hook a...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt, Sprawl, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Stepping inside your opponent's Butterfly Guard is a positional improvement which will yield many paths for passing, including the Knee Slide. However, he may be able to free up enough control to attack for a Single ...
Sprawl vs Single Leg from Side Control, Omoplata vs Sweeping Single Leg
     

2 Part Technique - Sprawl against an opponent's Single Leg and keep your feet away from his legs to prevent him from circling. Turn towards the opponent to use your hips against the opponent's grip, forcing it open. If the opponent is ...
Posted: 4686 days ago
 65595 views
Over Hook vs Single Leg, Uchi Mata vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - Use an Over Hook Control and stomp against an opponent's Single Leg to break free. If you cannot break the Single Leg while standing, control the opponent's upper body and get under his weight to Uchi Mata. The oppon...
Posted: 4622 days ago
 63072 views
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown, Over Hook vs Single Leg, Uchi Mata vs Single Leg Takedown
     

3 Part Technique - If attacked by a Single Leg Takedown, try yanking your leg clear out of his control; but if you feel too much resistance, snap his head down into a Guillotine Choke. If he brings you to the mat, do your best to hold ...
Cross Pull vs Posted Arm from Single Leg, Back Step Pass, Single Leg Counter, High Leg Over vs Pumphandle Control
     

3 Part Technique - Cross pull the opponent's posting arm as he leverages himself from Deep Half Guard into a Single Leg. You will have no Under Hook, so prepare to Back Step. If the opponent progresses further into his Single Leg, stuf...
Ankle Pick vs Single Leg from Butterfly, Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Lesson - Be responsive towards the opponent's options as you stand in front his guard. For Example, ankle pick the opponent early to keep him down as you recognize the signals of a take down. If the opponent progresses further i...
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