2 Part Technique - 2 common situations to getting the Seatbelt Control Position is from Taking the Back off of a Sprawl when an opponent shoots or Stack Passing and the opponent exposes their back. Once in the Seatbelt Control Position...

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

2 Part Technique - From the Front Headlock position, circle around to the Seat Belt Control. Advance the position by putting your hooks in for a more dominant control. If the opponent extends their hips and shakes to try and force you ...

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.

3 Part Technique - Use a Hip Throw to get the opponent to the ground. Hold on to the secured arm and finished with the Armbar from Side Control. If the opponent pulls their arm away, quickly secure Side Control and advanced to the Moun...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to get passed your hands and fore arms, which is the first line of takedown defense, use your hips instead to sprawl against the takedown. Swim for an under hook to keep the opponent's arms aw...

2 Part Technique - Immediately sprawl to prevent the opponent from securing a Single Leg against your Side Control. Establish a strong Front Headlock to control the situation. The Front Headlock is one of the best positions to take the...

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 - 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 - After losing the battle for grips and control from standing, a savvy opponent will initiate a takedown attempt to capitalize on your shortcoming. Divert his momentum toward the mat with a sprawl, keeping your hips he...

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...

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...

3 Part Technique - Seeking the underhook while held in your opponent's Half Guard can be problematic, especially when he is committed to preventing you from establishing upper body control for a pass. This scenario is a prime example o...