2 Part Technique — When you are feeling uncomfortable playing Closed Guard and need to transition out to a better position, do so with 2on1 Control. As you opponent bases his leg to defend the control, uncross your ankles and hoi...

2 Part Technique - The 2on1 is a reliable and versatile control that expresses a junction of opportunities. Use the control to force the opponent into movement and anticipate his different reactions. Depending on which leg the opponent...

3 Part Technique — Splitting your opponent's legs in X-Guard leaves him highly vulnerable to many different sweeps in multiple directions. If he attempts to remove your hooks, quickly choose a sweep and try it simply to make him ...

3 Part Technique - Your X Guard sweep reflects on the direction of the opponent's weight. Test the opponent's balance with the Unbalance Sweep and react to his reaction. If your feel the opponent's weight is going backwards, use the mo...

2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...

2 Part Technique - There are a finite number of directions to sweep your opponent in your X-Guard, and your success is largely dependent on the ability to discern the best of these options based on the distribution of weight through hi...

3 Part Technique - The main point of this lesson is to properly establish after rising to the top position from a 1Leg X-Guard Sweep. While your legs extend, pushing the opponent back onto the mat, your arms hold his legs down tightly,...

2 Part Technique - Use a strong Hook Sweep to either score or force the opponent into X Guard. If the opponent crosses his feet to prevent your initial entry, torque open his legs by extending your X Guard and controlling his near leg.

2 Part Technique - Sweeping from X Guard first depends on the opponent's balance and weight placement. Control the opponent's nearest wrist before engaging into the Takedown from X Guard. If the opponent forces into you, switch to the ...

3 Part Technique - You must be the one to terminate an exchange. If your opponent tries to unclasp himself from your 1LegX, wiggle your hips hard to make him off-balance enough to stop his escape, and then hit him hard with a sweep. Al...

4 Part Technique - Know the consequences of your attack. Sweeping isn't solely about undermining your opponent's base with a deep guard; it's also about how you well you finish once you get on top. For example, if you gain double ankle...

4 Part Technique - Electrify your body with tension to control an opponent in guard. Move the opponent in X Guard and premeditate his balance for sweeping. Control the near arm, extend, and sweep as he forces his way back. Bring the op...