2 Part Lesson - Use Collar and Elbow Control to force the opponent's back to the mat and slide against his guard. As you feel the opponent pressure forward and try to stand, immoderately attack his exposed neck.

2 Part Lesson - Forcing the opponent's back to the mat is the initial step in passing his Butterfly Guard. He will obstruct your Under Hook and inhibit you from restraining his legs. Engage with him differently, substituting Collar and...

2 Part Technique - As you feel the opponent's resistance against your Collar and Elbow Control Knee Slide, immediately Back Step against his awkwardly broken Butterfly Guard. Step with length and speed to beat his near leg from blockin...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent anticipates the Knee Slide against his Butterfly Guard after you grab for Collar & Elbow Control, tug him forward and cut your foot out from between his legs for the Standing Step Pass. If you en...

3 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control to connect your initial pass. Leg Over to counter the opponent's Deep Half Guard and look for the Under Hook. If the opponent secures an Under Hook first, exposing your back, turn to face...

3 Part Technique - Grabbing your opponent with Collar & Elbow Control against his Butterfly is a bit of a Goldilocks Problem: Grabbing from too far away prevents him from gaining underhooks but weakens your control. Grabbing i...

2 Part Technique - Pouncing into directly into dominant control from the hand-fight against a seated opponent is an important method to learn when passing against an agile butterfly guard. Dive your shoulder into his chest to knock him...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is content playing guard while you stand in front of him, take advantage of your mobility and surprise him with the Knee Slide Pass. Attain Collar & Elbow Control before crossing your knee, other...

2 Part Technique - Assume Collar & Elbow Control against your opponent's Butterfly and drive your shin across his thigh with the Knee Slide Pass. If he hugs your leg tightly below your knee and prevents you from successfully passin...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent brings his knees together to block your Knee Slide Pass, use Collar and Elbow Control to pull up and expose space to Mount. Mounting against the Butterfly can be risky, but generally it is worth the a...

2 Part Technique - Use the Collar and Elbow Control to force your opponent's back to the mat. The opponent will automatically crunch in Half Guard to make the pass difficult, so navigate an opening with your knee to slide through. You ...

2 Part Technique - Use the Collar and Elbow Control to force your opponent's back to the mat. Swing your knee to create space for an easier pass and to counter any Single Leg style sweeps. If the opponent continues to hold Half Guard t...

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...