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 situations to getting the Seatbelt Control Position is from Taking the Back off of a Sprawl when an opponent shoots or Stack Passing and the opponent exposes their back. Once in the Seatbelt Control Position...

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 ...

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 - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to get passed your hands and fore arms, which is the first line of takedown defense, use your hips instead to sprawl against the takedown. Swim for an under hook to keep the opponent's arms aw...

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 - Securing the Front Headlock can occur from various situations, but the technique remains the same. Use the same control for the Front Headlock as you would with the Seat Belt. Take the opponent's back by switching yo...

1 Part Technique - In terms of self-defense, if your opponent throws a swing at you, the worst thing you can do is cower backwards, allowing him to follow up with a barrage of punches. Instead, move into the sucker punch; avoiding the ...

2 Part Technique - Block your opponent's sucker punch attack from the inside as you close the distance and gain Over Under Control from Standing. Continue to block his arm from punching and step behind him so that your far foot is alig...

2 Part Technique - Henrique instructs another self-defense lesson; this time concerning how to respond to a surprise headlock or choke from behind. Immediately alleviate the pressure away from your neck with your hands yanking his arm ...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent tries to break your Closed Guard by standing up to his feet, grab behind both of his ankles and trip him backwards from your Open Guard. Drive both of your shins into his waist while you throw your h...

2 Part Technique - Rather than looking to pass his opponent's guard with an underhook to stabilize the top position, Henrique teaches a way to pass the Half Guard with heavy crossface pressure. After breaking the opponent's Closed Guar...