3 Part Technique - The safest way to open your Closed Guard to work the Butterfly Guard is with the use of a 2on1 Control from Closed Guard. If your opponent pulls away, work your Hook Sweeps to build an offense against him, which can ...

2 Part Technique - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

2 Part Technique - The traditional and basic Armbar from Mount followed by the Americana submission when the opponent defends.

2 Part Technique - Hip Throw from the Over / Under Clinch to an Armbar. Now, the opponent is circling an countering the Hip Throw, so a Double Under Takedown is available.

2 Part Technique - When you have transitioned into Mount, open your arms for a stronger base to help prevent the opponent from rolling you. For the Cross Collar Choke, reach your hand deep inside with the thumb up and grab the collar. ...

3 Part Technique - Use a Hip Throw to get the opponent to the ground. Hold on to the secured arm and finished with the Armbar from Side Control. If the opponent pulls their arm away, quickly secure Side Control and advanced to the Moun...

2 Part Technique - 2 common holds the opponent will use to prevent the Armbar is a weaker lock with his hands and a stronger defense crossing his arms. If the opponent chooses the weaker lock with his hands, apply a Rear Naked Choke co...

2 Part Technique - Pull the opponent to an angle from Mount, so you can get underneath his elbow with your hips. Use your hips to drive forward and expose his arm for the Armbar. If the opponent pushes at your knee to prevent your atta...

2 Part Technique - In this self-defense lesson, Henrique teaches how to counter two types of punches by closing the distance, and taking the fight to the ground. If your opponent throws an overhand right, block the sucker punch as you ...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent stabilizes a headlock by capturing your tricep along with head control, you will no longer be able to apply the basic escapes that involve either building a frame, or hiding your elbow. To escape the...

2 Part Technique - Don't let a common escape like the Turning Knee Push spoil your plans on attacking from the Mount. As soon as you notice your opponent looking to make the move onto his side, switch your base before he has a chance t...

2 Part Technique - Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard making his collar readily accessible for a deep grip for both hands. Guide your four fingers under his gi with your thumbs on outside and close to his nape. Appl...