The Baseball Bat Choke is a sneaky choke that relies on two collar grips and your free hips. The choke can come on fast if your opponent doesn't realize how dangerous the collar grips are. Learn the basic mechanics of the choke and common entries from under side control and knee ride.

When your opponent grabs the same side collar, you can trap his hand on your chest and move your body into the position to enter the armbar. If you trap the hand from your side control or closed guard, you can angle your hips for an armbar. If you trap the hand from under his mount, you can escap...

When we enter the DLR with a grip, we can subsequently sit up and use the grip to facilitate a sweep. The collar or sleeve grip can be used to get up into an effective single leg. The near side sleeve grip can be used for a reverse sweep. The belt grip can be used to do a back sweep.

The De La Riva X is a hybrid guard of the De La Riva and X guards. You can use this guard with an upper body grip to do the back sweep or overhead sweep. If he is in combat base you can wrestle-up to single leg takedown or do a baby-bolo backtake.

When your opponent defends your armbar with the figure 4 configuration of his arms and stacks you in your guard, you can break the frame from the bottom by spinning through under his body. If that doesn't work, you can force him to roll and break it from the top position.

When the opponent does an armbar from his guard or mount position, you can slow down his ability to finish by locking your arms in a figure 4 position. Once locked in, you can use the position to stack him, escape your arm, and then complete a pass.

When the opponent attempts and armbar, you can enter the Figure 4 Armbar defensive frame to lock your arm into the bent position. When you put on this frame, you can use it to stack your opponent and pass immediately after pulling your arm out of danger.

When you have Guard, you can enter the Gold Chain variation of the Armbar by putting your leg into a criss-cross configuration. This armbar can be entered directly or from a failed Triangle choke.

Enter the armbar from closed guard using the Overhook. If trying to complete the armbar from top position, understand the control details so that you can keep the armbar even if he manages to get onto his knees.

When doing an armbar from closed guard and the opponent stacks you to defend, you can pull your head under his body to spin to get a better angle for sweeping and then completing the armbar after he rolls.

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.