The technique for achieving the Armbar from Closed Guard has many details that if not addressed will easily unravel your attempt. Coach Riki shows the basic technique plus details on how to deal with the most common resistance.

When you have closed guard, the Armbar is a good start to launch into attack sequences involving armbars, triangles, and omoplatas.

When you attempt the Hip Bump Sweep from Closed Guard, and the opponent pushes you back into the mat, you can use the overhook guard to enter the Triangle or Meat Hook submission holds to get a choke or shoulder lock.

When you have closed guard, the nogi hip bump sweep is a good option when his hands are off your torso and he sits upright. If he posts to prevent the sweep, you can enter the Kimura submission hold. In the gi, you have the option to do the hip bump sweep with a cross sleeve grip.

When you are in the standing position and the opponent puts the Single Leg X Guard on you, you can do the Leg Weave pass, Back Step pass, or Folding pass.

The Single Leg X (SLX) Guard is a good guard that will allow you to entangle the opponent's leg for set up of a leg attack, sweep, or backtake. This video will show you the basic position and an entry from a standing or mounted opponent. You will also learn the basic sweep from the SLX guard posi...

From the seated guard, you can use the Shin-on-Shin position to enter the Single Leg X position. Then you can do a sweep and immediately follow it up with a footlock.

When shooting in for the double leg takedown from a connection with the opponent, ensure you have inside arm position. You can also re-shoot or counter shoot for a double leg to disguise the timing. You can also drop your other knee onto the backside to turn your takedown into a single leg or hip...

The triangle from backside is a powerful submission hold that gives you the option for a choke, shoulder lock, wristlock or armbar. You can enter this position when the opponent shoots for a double leg takedown with his head on the outside.

The Double Leg Takedown in BJJ only requires the lifting of one leg and a grip on the far knee to prevent the opponent from regaining balance. An important part of this takedown is the use of your head to push the opponent in the direction of the sweep and give you a strong base to drive your bod...

When the opponent attempts a double leg, spraw heavy on him and then launch your own attack with the Arm-In Loop Choke, Rolling Omoplata, or 100% Takedown.

When your opponent has mount, you can immediately begin escaping techniques based on where they are in the mount position. Use the elbow wedge to escape your knees, or lay your leg flat between their feet and push on their knees until you can capture their foot or slide out your leg. You can also...

The seated guard is important for the open guard. When you are seated and leaning forward, you have a good chance and connecting to his leg for a sweep or single leg takedown.

When you are seated and you can grip a leg and a sleeve or collar, you can come up to a single leg with posture control. A good way of starting this is from the collar & sleeve guard.

When the opponent attempts a single leg takedown, you can slap on a Kimura and then sit to flip him overhead. When he attempts to get up, you can take his back. If you secure a Kimura grip from your kneeshield half guard, you can use the outside butterfly hook to sweep him overhead or over to the...

When the opponent attempts a kimura on you from his kneeshield half guard, you can counter with either your own Kimura or enter the Kimura trap to pass his guard and then take his back.

When you secure the kimura grips from the top position, you can use it to pass the half guard by roll over the opponent's head and then take the opponent's back when he attempt get up to face you.

When you have side control, you can attack the Americana and then transition to the Kimura when the opponent bends his arm the other way to defend. Alternatively, you can also start the isolation for the Kimura at the wrist. If he does defends by grabbing his belt or gi, move to the north-south p...

When the opponent is attempting a Kimura from his side control or north-south position, you can escape the grips by using your knee or bringing your elbow to the mat.

When you attempt a cross collar choke, you can transition to the S Mount Armbar when he gets too defensive of his neck. If he captures your leg in half guard and then turns into you, you can transition to an unconventional choke by dropping your armpit on his neck and grabbing his belt.

From the mount position, the cross collar choke is an excellent finish. Once you secure the cross collar grip in mount, apply mindfulness on his bridging and protection against your second grip, and you should have a very strong finish.

If you secure a lapel grip under the opponent's farside armpit, you can do a cross collar choke variation from mount or kneeride, a north-south choke, or a Canto choke from side control.

When the opponent presents the Kneeshield Half Guard, you can switch among the Leg Weave Pass, Over-Under Pass, and Rugby Pass to chain together pressure passing techniques.

When you attempt the Leg Weave Pass, and the opponent opens his knees to prevent his knees from being pinned together, transition to the Over-Under pass. Alternatively, if he frames with his arms or becomes sticky with his hooks, you can transition to the Rugby Pass.