1 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will expose his back while trying to escape Side Control. Secure the Seatbelt Control to establish the position. Transition into Back Control by wedging your knee at the opponent's thigh to tip hi...

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...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent is in your closed guard. Break the opponent's posture by sitting and bringing the opponent close with your legs. Now, from the side bring your arm over and as far as possible to secure the opponent to y...

2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - The Armbar from Closed Guard is one of the first submissions a beginner will learn in Jiu Jitsu. If your opponent locks his arms to prevent the submission, use the Pendulum Sweep to finish the Armbar in a better posi...

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 - Transitioning from the Seatbelt Control position to Back Control position with Hooks and finishing with the Collar Choke from the Back.

2 Part Technique - The basic Collar Choke from Seatbelt and Back Control. If the opponent holds the arm, break the grip using your palm.

2 Part Technique - Forcing your shoulders to the mat is the most important technique to escape the Back Position. You must break the opponent's Seat Belt Control first to create the necessary space for the escape. Use your hands claspe...

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 - 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 ...