2 Part Technique - Countering the Traditional Stack Passes using the Elbow Push Technique. At the end of the Elbow Push technique, the option to trap the arm and move in to the Crucifix position is available.

2 Part Technique - The Crucifix Armbar is a strong and powerful submission which uses 2 of your legs versus your opponent's 1 arm. Stay connected with your Seatbelt control in the Crucifix to insure you maintain the position. While you...

2 Part Technique - Even though no points are scored in the Crucifix, it's still a position with many opportunities for a submission or advancement in position. The Crucifix Armbar is one of those opportunities. Even if the opponent esc...

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...

3 Part Technique - While holding the Seatbelt Control on a turtled opponent, stay on the balls of your feet with your weight bearing down on his back so he can only slowly roll away from you to escape. Before his hip can touch the far ...

2 Part Technique - The Seat Belt is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control. The opponent might try escaping by forcing his shoulders to the mat, so use your hooks to sweep him to the side. Use your knees to break open th...

2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will try escaping your Seat Belt by rolling away. Maintain the Seat Belt to continue controlling the position. Commonly, the opponent's arm will be vulnerable to being crucifixed during the transit...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a great position to take the opponent's back. Sprawl against his first single leg attempt and use your knee as a block to circle for Seat Belt Control. Sprawl again if the opponent attempts a se...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish a grip onto your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his wrist with both hands and redirect it away from your chest. As he continues to pressure around your open guard, look to ...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock position is one that arises from several different scenarios, so it is beneficial to learn how to make the most of it. The Seatbelt is one quick transition away, and the Crucifix is a short step th...

2 Part Technique - When holding the Front Headlock position, use your elbows to pinch your opponent's arm out of the way so you have a clear path for when you decide hop around and fasten Seatbelt Control. Immediately look to trap his ...

3 Part Technique - Whenever your opponent commits his upper body to controlling your legs, whether it be for a Toreando Pass or Stacking Pass, you are not obligated to concede putting your back flat onto the mat. Stiff-Arm his exposed ...