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 - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

2 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent may try to escape the mount by turning, but will expose his back in the process. The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control, so immediately secure it to est...

2 Part Technique - When you are aggressive for take downs, you have to develop the ability to counter front headlocks. Maybe your set up was incorrect, the opponent defended the set up, or you made a mistake, which led to this position...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent may try to escape the mount by turning, but will expose his back in the process. The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control, so immediately secure it to est...

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 - 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 - Create a frame with your arms as a tool to break the Double Under Control. Swim for Over Under, because you need a control to take someone down. Extend your leg perpendicularly behind the opponent, pull him backwards...

1 Part Technique - While protecting your neck and beginning to escape your shoulders to the mat to avoid your opponent's back control, he may try to turn you back onto the side that favors his choke. Anticipate this roll, and go with i...

2 Part Technique - An opportune time to attack from the Mount position is when your opponent attempts to recover his guard back with a hip escape. As soon as you notice him turn onto his side for the escape, quickly transition from the...

2 Part Technique - You can feel the opponent's thumb on the back of your neck to determine which hand he is using. Use his hand to twist him down by controlling the cheek of his hand. If the opponent mistakenly pushes you away, he will...

1 Part Technique - In the event someone suggestively threatens you with physical danger by grabbing your collars in a fist, raise your hands up in a submissive manner before the physical confrontation escalates away from your favor and...

3 Part Technique - Bridging is the ideal method for the creation of space between you and your opponent when he is holding you down in Side Control. Use your hips to generate enough distance for you to dislodge his base and extend your...