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.

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

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 - 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. Clasp your hands toge...

2 Part Technique - Avoid letting the opponent control your arms from Mount, which is needed to roll you over. If the opponent pushes at your knee for the half guard, bring your foot forward to counter his escape. Recognize if the oppon...

2 Part Technique - The Seat Belt Control is the most important technique in controlling the back. Use your knee as a wedge to tilt the opponent to his side and place your hooks for complete Back Control. If the opponent escapes by pres...

2 Part Technique - In this self-defense lesson, Henrique teaches how to counter two types of punches by closing the distance, and taking the fight to the ground. If your opponent throws an overhand right, block the sucker punch as you ...

1 Part Technique - The two primary components to the proper execution of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly are post prevention and hook elevation. Whether controlling your opponent's upper body with Collar & Elbow Control or Over Under Con...

2 Part Technique - One thing you can count on against an opponent who doesn't know how to properly defend against the mount is him voluntarily giving up his back to escape. Let him. Ease up the weight of your hips and give him room to ...

2 Part Technique - If an adversary has you bent over in a headlock, and he releases his grip, realize that he more than likely did so to deliver a strike to your face. Immediately block his arm with 1on1 wrist control, and secure his a...

3 Part Technique - One of the most effective ways to take the back is from the Front Headlock position. Use your ball-n-socket grip (the same grip used for the guillotine and seatbelt) to push your opponent's elbow out of the way for y...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent properly defends you from attaining an underhook to pass his half guard, he may be forgetting to protect his neck from a strong crossface. Wrap your arm around his head, driving your shoulder into th...