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Lesson 1 - Sweeping with the Omoplata
- Omoplata from Closed Guard
- Barrel Roll Sweep from Omoplata
- Somersault Sweep from Omoplata
Lesson 2 - Passing the Z-Guard
- Leg Weave Pass vs Z-Guard
- Folding Pass to Mount
- Folding Pass to Other Side
Lesson 3 - Escaping the Modified Scarf-Hold
- Guard Recovery vs Sit-Out Side Control
- Hip Scoop vs Sit-Out Side Control
- Taking the Back vs Sit-Out Side Control
Lesson 4 - The Grasshopper Guard Series
- Hip Roll vs Stack Pass, Grasshopper Guard Entry vs Double Under Control
- Grasshopper Guard Hook Sweep
- Grasshopper Guard Shoulderlock
- Taking the Back from Grasshopper Guard
Lesson 5 - Attacking from Turtle
- Sit-Out to the Back vs Front Headlock
- Clock Choke
- Taking the Back vs Guard Recovery from Turtle, Katahajime
Lesson 6 - Passing the Spider Guard
- Cross Knee Pass vs Spider Guard
- Folding Pass vs Spider Guard
Lesson 7 - The Double Attack & Spider-Web Series
- Leg Weave from Side Control to Mount
- Wristlock from Double Attack
- Spider-Web Armbar from Double Attack
- Triangle from Spider-Web
Lesson 8 - The Lasso-Hook from Spider Guard
- Overhead Lasso Sweep from Spider Guard
- Lasso Sweep vs Spider Guard Pass
- Omoplata from Lasso Spider Guard
Lesson 9 - Attacking from Side Control – Part 1
- Baseball Bat Choke
- Arm Triangle from Side Control
- Kimura from Side Control
Lesson 10 - Sweeping with Cross Arm & Belt Control
- Cross Sleeve & Belt to the Back
- Flower Sweep
- Flower Sweep Armbar
Lesson 11 - The Butterfly-Half Guard
- Hook Lift from Butterfly Half Guard to Closed Guard
- Hook Sweep from Butterfly Half Guard
- Taking the Back vs Turning Pass
Lesson 12 - The Stacking Pass Series
- Shoulder Drive Pass vs Open Guard
- Knee Inside Pass vs Open Guard
- Stack Pass vs Open Guard
Lesson 13 - The Butterfly Guard & The X-Guard
- Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard
- Reverse Hook Sweep from Butterfly
- X-Guard Entry & X-Guard Takedown Sweep
- X-Guard Entry & X-Guard Takedown Sweep
Lesson 14 - Escaping from Mount
- Upa Bridge Escape vs Mount
- 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Technical Mount
- 1Leg X Guard Entry vs High Mount
Lesson 15 - The Armbar & Triangle Series
- Armbar from High Guard
- Triangle vs Armbar Escape
- Armbar vs Triangle Escape
Lesson 16 - Escaping from The Back
- Back Escape to Deep Half Guard
- Back Escape to 1Leg X Guard
- Back Escape from Turtle
Lesson 17 - Passing the Butterfly Guard
- Shoulder Drive Pass vs Butterfly Guard
- Over Under Pass vs Hook Sweep
Lesson 18 - Butterfly to Open & Spider Guard
- Taking the Back from Open Guard
- Omoplata from Open Guard
- Triangle from Spider Guard
Lesson 19 - Choking from Knee-On-Belly
- Brabo Choke from Knee-on-Belly
- Arm Across Brabo Choke from Knee-on-Belly
- Baseball Bat Choke
Lesson 20 - Attacking from Tech-Mount
- Lapel Cuff Trap with One-Handed Collar Choke
- Katahajime from Technical Mount
Lesson 21 - The Lagartixa Guard Series
- Overhead Sweep from Lagartixa Guard
- Tripback Sweep from Lagartixa Guard
- Leg Bundle Sweep from Lagartixa Guard
Lesson 22 - Passing the Half Guard
- Turning Pass vs Half Guard
- Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
- Cradle Pass vs Half Guard
Lesson 23 - Attacking from Side Control – Part 2
- Triangle from Side Control
- Knee Pinch Armbar from Side Control
- Mount from Knee Pinch Armbar
Lesson 24 - Passing the Open Guard
- Diagonal Bullfighter Pass vs Open Guard
- Reverse Cradle Pass vs Foot Wipe Escape
- Reverse Cradle Pass to Back
Lesson 25 - Attacking from Mount
- Superman Armbar from Mount
- Omoplata from Mount
- Armbar from High Mount
Lesson 26 - Escaping from Closed Guard Attacks
- Posture Escape vs Triangle
- No-Posture Escape vs Triangle
- Cartwheel Counter vs Omoplata
Lesson 27 - Sweeping from Half Guard
- Ankle Pick Sweep from Half Guard
- Turkey Roll Sweep from Half Guard
- Pumphandle Sweep from Half Guard
Lesson 28 - Sweeping from De-La-Riva Guard
- Overhead Sweep from De La Riva
- Scissor Sweep from De La Riva
- Single Leg Takedown from De La Riva
Lesson 29 - Passing the Butterfly & Open Guard
- Cross Knee Pass vs Open Guard
- Shoulder Drive Pass vs Butterfly
Lesson 30 - Attacking from The Back
- Taking the Back with Hooks from Seatbelt
- Bow and Arrow Choke from Back
- Armbar from Failed Bow and Arrow Choke
Lesson 31 - Throws
- Major Inner Leg Reap
- Minor Inner Leg Reap
- Shoulder Wheel
- Major Outer Leg Reap
- Body Drop
- Sweeping Loin
Lesson 32 - Sacrifices
- Armbar from Pulling Guard
- Flying Armbar
- Tripod Sweep
- Armdrag to Single or Double Leg
- 2on1 Ankle Pick Sweep
- Cross Arm and Belt Sweep
Lesson 33 - Takedowns
- Double Leg Takedown to Guard
- Double Leg Takedown to Side Control
- Double Leg Takedown with Trip
- Double Leg Takedown with Spin
- Collar Grip to Single Leg Takedown
- Low Single Leg Takedown

Lesson 1 - Sweeping with the Omoplata

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Omoplata from Closed Guard

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Barrel Roll Sweep from Omoplata

If the opponent resists your Omoplata with low posture, roll him instead. Hug the opponent's le...

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Somersault Sweep from Omoplata

As the opponent raises with posture to prevent your Omoplata, grab his collar and kick backward...

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Clearing and Passing Spider Guard
- Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup, Knee Cross vs Spider Guard
- Clearing the Spider Guard Lasso
- Cradle Pass vs Spider Guard Lasso
- Stacking Pass vs Spider Guard
- Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup with Collar Control Support, Leg Drag vs Spider Guard

Clearing and Passing Spider Guard

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Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup, Knee Cross vs Spider Guard

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Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup, Knee Cross...

Clear the opponent's foot hold on your bicep ( Stirrup ), by walking towards the control, lower...

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Clearing the Spider Guard Lasso

After eliminating the opponent's foot on your hip, he will slip his foot inside to link the Spi...

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Long Step Pass vs Spider Guard Lasso

Slightly walk back to align yourself against the opponent's Spider Guard and force his knee dow...

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Stacking Pass vs Spider Guard

After clearing the opponent's Spider Guard Stirrup and Lasso, grip across his collar and pressu...

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Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup with Collar Control Support, Leg Drag vs Spider Guard

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Clearing the Spider Guard Stirrup with Collar...

Against a stronger Spider Guard Lasso, use the additional support of your collar to clear his f...

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Folding Pass to Mount

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Omoplata from Closed Guard

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Principles of Leverage

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Principles of Base

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Back Escape from Turtle

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Double Leg Takedown to Side Control

Change the angle after driving to try and establish Side Control.

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Scissor Sweep from De La Riva

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Lesson 22 Drill

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Single Leg to Tai Otoshi

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  - Back Escape to 1Leg X-Guard (1)
  - Back Escape to Deep Half Guard (1)
  - Bridge Escape vs Back Control (1)
  - Turning Escape vs Back Control (3)

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