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 - It is necessary to secure a control to successfully sweep an opponent. The 2 on 1 Control from Closed Guard complements the Scissor Sweep in this task. If the opponent prevents you from escaping your hips for the Sci...

2 Part Technique - It's best to Hand Fight and break grips before the opponent can finalize a strong and secure grip on your pant legs. However, if the opponent is able to grab inside of your pants, use the side of your hands to chop a...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight to get the opponent's hands away from their feet. Now, jump and sit on top of the feet to hold them together. Push a knee on top of the other and land your hips on the opponent's thighs. Keep the opponent ...

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

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 - Immediately break all of the opponent's grips to re-establish a neutral position. The Over Under Control is the best control for Hook Sweeping the opponent. Now, make sure to block their arm to prevent a post from st...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt is the most important aspect to maintaining the Back. The opponent cannot roll into you to escape, they must roll the opposite way. When they roll, be prepared to cover and transition into the Back Contr...

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 - Use the Collar and Elbow Control from Standing to snap the opponent down to a Front Head Lock. A second snapping motion while sprawling with the Front Head Lock will drag the opponent to the mat. Use the control to p...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a very dominant position to take the opponent's back and force him to turtle. As always, immediately secure the Seat Belt control when an opponent exposes his back. Use your far knee as a wedge ...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent maintains a tight defensive posture with his arms, apply the Collar and Elbow grips from Butterfly. In one movement, scoot under his hips and elevate his leg with your hook as you prevent his arm fr...