Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent may be so preoccupied with defending against being swept that he will leave his neck undefended for the Guillotine Choke. Hand-fight for a clear path to his throat, jamming your wrist bone up into his n...

2 Part Technique - If you apply the Guillotine from Guard and the opponent defends the choke by grabbing your arms and hands, the sweep is available because the opponent has no posts. Now if the opponent does post his hand to prevent t...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent stays flat in Side Control with out trying to escape, that is a good opportunity to use the North South Choke. But, if the opponent is on his side, you no longer have the correct angle for that choke,...

2 Part Technique - The Under Hook is a big advantage in Half Guard to keep your opponent's weight off of you. Not only can you sweep your opponent using the Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, but use it as an entry to X Guard as well. When...

2 Part Technique - The Double Over Hook Control is the best solution to counter the Double Under Hook Control vs Butterfly. Use your new control to set up the Hook Sweep from Butterfly to score points, but make certain to not let the o...

2 Part Technique - The Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly is a great substitution for the Over Under Control for a Hook Sweep. When you opponent defends the Hook Sweep he may expose something, like the X Guard Entry or Guillotine.

2 Part Technique - The guillotine choke from the back step half guard can be a useful diversion to distract the opponent from concentrating on defending against your pass. If the submission doesn't come, release the hold by transfering...

3 Part Technique - Successful hook sweeps require a top control to torque the opponent's upper body. Collar and Elbow Control is a strong substitute if you cannot secure 2on1 or Over Under Control. When the opponent posts his weight on...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes an opponent will leave his neck exposed for a guillotine choke when he shoots and picks up a Single Leg, even if his head is on the inside. Thrust your wrist into his throat and lean your chest onto the bac...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent commits both of his hooks to take your back while turtled, he voluntarily relinquishes control over where the position will end up next; use this opportunity to stand up to your feet and escape his b...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly roll onto his back in order to escape from being submitted by the omoplata, though he isn't out of danger yet. Continue to retain control over his arm with your legs and use your hands to ...