When in back control with a seatbelt, you immediately put your head to the mat on the underhook side and scrape your shoulders along the mat. Ensure that you do not allow the full mount once the opponent has decided to abandon the back control.
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Escape Back Control using Arm Over Head
When in the opponent's back control, you can seize the opponent's choking arm and bring it to the other side of your head. Then turn into him to escape his back control, while trying to avoid the closed guard.
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Fundamentals of Knee Cut Pass
How to execute the knee slice pass with maximum control. Crucial details to prevent common counters.
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Closed Guard Break by Standing with K...
When in closed guard, you secure lapel and sleeve grips. Then stand up and align your knees against the bum and round your back. When guard opens, you immediately staple the leg, secure a cross face and back step out of the guard. Finish with stapling leg for the pass. Part 1 of 2.