1 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will expose his back while trying to escape Side Control. Secure the Seatbelt Control to establish the position. Transition into Back Control by wedging your knee at the opponent's thigh to tip hi...

2 Part Technique - Before breaking the closed guard by standing, you must get good posture. A great way to get posture is to extend your arms right under the opponent's sternum and raise your head and upper body. Now, stand up and stag...

2 Part Technique - Quickly grab the opponent's ankles and lift to put their back to the mat. Switch your grips so you can push the legs and get your chest under the opponent's hips. Continue to push to expose their back and immediately...

2 Part Technique - Securing the Seatbelt Control from the Back and how to advance to the Back Control with the Seatbelt Control. If the opponent tries to escape by moving to the opposite side, bring them back to your choking arm side t...

2 Part Technique - Transitioning from the Seatbelt Control position to Back Control position with Hooks and finishing with the Collar Choke from the Back.

2 Part Technique - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.

2 Part Technique - The basic Collar Choke from Seatbelt and Back Control. If the opponent holds the arm, break the grip using your palm.

3 Part Technique - The Americana from Mount is a novice submission that can lead to different positions and more successful submissions. In this case, the opponent defends the Americana by turning and exposing his back. Immediately sec...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt Control is essential for staying on the opponent's back. Now, to progress further for a more dominant position and to score points, put your hooks in to obtain complete Back Control. It's important to un...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent may try to escape the mount by turning, but will expose his back in the process. The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control, so immediately secure it to est...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will always have the chance to escape Side Control using the under hook and single leg, so you must respond correctly to take advantage of the situation. Sprawl heavily against the Single Leg with the he...

2 Part Technique - Immediately sprawl to prevent the opponent from securing a Single Leg against your Side Control. Establish a strong Front Headlock to control the situation. The Front Headlock is one of the best positions to take the...

2 Part Technique - Create the habit of finishing with a submission after scoring, because you are unaware of how long you can hold the position. The best submission from the back is the Rear Naked Choke. Always force the opponent in Se...