3 Part Technique - The safest way to open your Closed Guard to work the Butterfly Guard is with the use of a 2on1 Control from Closed Guard. If your opponent pulls away, work your Hook Sweeps to build an offense against him, which can ...

2 Part Technique - It is necessary to secure a control to successfully sweep an opponent. The 2 on 1 Control from Closed Guard complements the Scissor Sweep in this task. If the opponent prevents you from escaping your hips for the Sci...

2 Part Technique - The opponent may try to grab the inside of your pants, so quickly break the grips before they can establish a full control. Now, immediately control the Collar and Elbow and kick the bottom leg out to complete the sw...

2 Part Technique - Hip Throw from the Over / Under Clinch to an Armbar. Now, the opponent is circling an countering the Hip Throw, so a Double Under Takedown is available.

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Control from Standing can lead to the most basic takedown in Jiu Jitsu, the Hip Throw. The connection between techniques, such as the Near Side Armbar and Americana, will help build a strong foundation...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to pass your legs, immediately post with your arms to prevent Side Control. Switch to your opponent's elbow and cross his arm to work the Elbow Push vs Side Control.

2 Part Technique - Immediately break all of the opponent's grips to re-establish a neutral position. The Over Under Control is the best control for Hook Sweeping the opponent. Now, make sure to block their arm to prevent a post from st...

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 - Transition yourself into Side Control to escape the North South position. It's easier to escape using the Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control, than attempting something else from North South. Hide your arm away from th...

2 Part Technique - Your ability to sweep effectively from butterfly is compromised if the opponent obtains Double Under Control. Utilize the Frame Escape to create enough space to sit up and gain Over Under Control. Shift your hips out...

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 ...