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.

3 Part Technique - The Bridge Escape vs Side Control is a great technique to either escape Side Control or to start chaining together other Side Control escapes. The Collar and Elbow Control can be used with techniques, such as the Hoo...

3 Part Technique - You are in the Close Guard and the opponent stands up with their ankles close to you. Grab behind the ankles and push the opponent with your feet on the Hips. When the falls, get on top to complete the sweep. Now, if...

3 Part Technique

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 - If the opponent only defends from Side Control, jump to the Knee on Belly position. When the opponent pushes your knee away because they are uncomfortable, this opens up space to pull the arm to you and rotate around...

3 Part Technique - If you are shorter than you opponent Hip Throw using an Under Hook. If you are taller, grab over the opponent's back for the throw. Go immediately for the Armbar. If the opponent pulls the arm away, establish Side Co...

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 - When the opponent pushes your knee to escape Knee on Belly it creates space which exposes their arm for the Far Side Armbar. If the opponent attempts to turn and turtle to escape the other way, again they will be exp...

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 - 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...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

3 Part Technique - Switching to the scarf-hold position when the opponent keeps his arms retracted in a defensive posture offers up the opportunity to seize his far arm in the a figure-four lock for the Americana shoulder-lock. Switch ...