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 - From the Front Headlock position, circle around to the Seat Belt Control. Advance the position by putting your hooks in for a more dominant control. If the opponent extends their hips and shakes to try and force you ...

3 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing any control. If the opponent steps inside when you are not ready for the attack, just push away to reset the position. If the opponent decides to pass on hi...

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 - Hand Fight from Butterfly to prevent the opponent from establishing the controls needed to put your back on the mat. You must understand when to retreat or attack against a standing opponent in your Butterfly Guard. ...

2 Part Technique - Mobility is a strong advantage the Butterfly Guard has over traditional Open Guards. If the opponent forces your back to the mat, you will lose it. The first line of defense is Hand Fighting to maintain the position....

2 Part Technique - It is paramount that you protect your legs from controls and grips while playing butterfly guard. Drape your arms over your legs to help block access to your gi pants while your hands are ready to defend against ankl...

3 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent for controls, while preventing him from establishing his own grips. Secure the Over Under Control and Hook Sweep traditionally. If you feel the opponent is very strong or large,...

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting and movement to defend the opponent's foward passing pressure from standing. Continue to reset the position by moving backwards until you are comfortable attacking. The Single Leg is a great techniq...

5 Part Technique - Once you've crossed your knee past your opponent's Half Guard, getting your foot out is relatively trivial, but scoring the pass can be quite arduous unless you can find an underhook to establish the Side Control. If...

3 Part Technique - Bridging is the ideal method for the creation of space between you and your opponent when he is holding you down in Side Control. Use your hips to generate enough distance for you to dislodge his base and extend your...

3 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control from standing to force the opponent's balance forwards and secure the Front Head Lock. Drag the opponent down with the control and run towards his back, securing the Seat Belt Control.