1 Part Technique - Escaping and Countering the Mount attempt

3 Part Technique - How to Escape the Mount. Bridge so the opponent posts a hand, hold that arm and bridge again for the reversal. Now, if the opponent posts his foot to prevent the first attempt, it leaves a hole to transition into Hal...

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 - Hand fight to get the opponent's hands away from their feet. Now, jump and sit on top of the feet to hold them together. Push a knee on top of the other and land your hips on the opponent's thighs. Keep the opponent ...

2 Part Technique - This is a great sequence of techniques for beginners to learn. These techniques can help build a great foundation for students.

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.

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 - 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 Underhook and Head Control is the best way to establish Side Control. Keep your weight balanced on your legs and upper body to make certain your opponent can not reverse you over or retain guard. If your opponent...

2 Part Technique - After many guard passes, such as the Circling Pass, your opponent might post and press with his arms to prevent you from establishing Side Control. You must learn to fight against the opponent's arms by switching you...

2 Part Technique - Always protect your arms, you don't want the opponent to establish any control over your vulnerable limbs for a submission. Often, the opponent will leave a posting arm exposed, which is needed to wrap and bridge for...

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 - Hand Fight from Butterfly to prevent the opponent from establishing the controls needed to put your back on the mat. You must understand when to retreat or attack against a standing opponent in your Butterfly Guard. ...