2 Part Technique - Armdrag to the Single Leg takedown. If the opponent stays with his hands on the mat after the armdrag, Taking the Back and transitioning into the Seatbelt control is a great opportunity.

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...

2 Part Technique - Preventing the opponent from putting your back on the mat from Butterfly Guard and using the 2on1 Control to take the Back. Once you have the 2on1 Control, scoot in, pull the opponent on top of you, then lift with yo...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for the wrist control and Armdrag the opponent while scooting your body to the outside. Now, the opponent prevents you from Taking the Back, so instead finish with a Takedown. If the opponent stands up, sw...

2 Part Technique - You can secure the Front Headlock for the Guillotine Sweep in many situations, but the most common being from an opponent's takedown. If your opponent attempts to move to Side Control, continue the hold and free your...

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt Control is the most important technique in maintaining Back Control. If the opponent is able to roll before you can cover to get Back Control, continue to hold the Seat Belt Control and run around parall...

3 Part Technique - The best way to escape the Back Control is away from the choking arm, but the opponent will not always react with the most cautious technique. The opponent's disregard to a safe escape by turning towards your choking...

2 Part Techniques - The opponent will use an Under Hook to escape side control. Commonly, he will incorrectly extend his arm too high and bridge, which opens up space to Mount. If the opponent looks for the Single Leg instead, swing yo...

2 Part Technique - The seat belt control from turtle offers the opponent a limited number of escapes, which allows you to anticipate his reaction and capitalize by taking his back with your hooks. Since rolling into your base isn't an ...

2 Part Technique - Push your opponent flat onto his back and pass with the Standing Step by pushing his knee down and kicking your leg back while supporting your weight down on his stomach. Drive your shin across his belly and prepare ...

2 Part Technique - Although your opponent has managed to fall onto his escaping side of your Seatbelt Control and has removed your bottom hook, all is not lost. Keep hold of the Seatbelt tightly and belly down, driving your shoulder in...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to roll onto his side without you being able to follow his hips or trap the crucifix, reset the position by bellying down and sitting him up with the Seatbelt. Rather than step around for you...