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 - 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 - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

2 Part Technique - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.

2 Part Technique - You must believe passing the guard is simple and cannot over think what your opponent's offenses are. It can very advantageous to counter the opponent's reaction, instead of retreating. Commonly, an opponent will pos...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's hip and head first before forcing Knee on Belly. Have the opponent carry more weight by not resting your foot on the mat. Reapply another grip behind the opponent's back collar, remove your Kne...

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 - Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard making his collar readily accessible for a deep grip for both hands. Guide your four fingers under his gi with your thumbs on outside and close to his nape. Appl...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent tries to break your Closed Guard by standing up to his feet, grab behind both of his ankles and trip him backwards from your Open Guard. Drive both of your shins into his waist while you throw your h...

2 Part Technique - Rather than looking to pass his opponent's guard with an underhook to stabilize the top position, Henrique teaches a way to pass the Half Guard with heavy crossface pressure. After breaking the opponent's Closed Guar...

2 Part Technique - The Knee-On-Belly is a great position because it entices your opponent to escape, oftentimes leaving him vulnerable for a submission. If he tries to press you off by extending his near arm into your chest, capture it...