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

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Elbow Push to counter the Stacking Pass, but also to escape Side Control. If you are unable to push the opponent's arm in front of you to start the Elbow Push, use your hip and roll back into...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent pulls back to prevent the Hook Sweep their upper body lowers closer to the mat. This is a great opportunity to Sweep using a Front headlock type Guillotine.

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 - Prevent the opponent from closing the distance and obtaining Side Control by posting with your arms and swinging your far leg inside. Now, if the opponent was able to establish Side Control, rock back and forth then ...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt Control is essential for staying on the opponent's back. Now, to progress further for a more dominant position and to score points, put your hooks in to obtain complete Back Control. It's important to un...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from closing the distance and obtaining Side Control by posting with your arms and swinging your far leg inside. If does close the distance and you cannot wedge your shin inside or use the Foot W...

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...

2 Part Technique - Create a shield with your shin and arms to prevent the opponent from closing the space. You need this space to swing your leg inside and push away to escape. It would be ideal to counter the opponent's attack before ...

2 Part Technique - Establishing the Seatbelt Control when your opponent turtles up is your best option if you want to keep the back position for attack or to score points with your hooks. Using guillotine-like pressure to glue your che...

4 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish his weight on your chest from side control, lock out your arms and brace against his pressure. Switch out your hands against his weight by replacing them with your inside leg on his...