Master MMA Submissions & Escapes

The Dars choke is a powerful submission from the front headlock position. I show you how to secure the grip, roll your opponent, and apply pressure with your lats for the finish.

This is an arm triangle choke setup from side control. I explain the importance of keeping your bicep relaxed to close the space and how to use your body weight to apply maximum pressure.

A detailed look at finishing a triangle choke. I show how to adjust your angle, control the head, and use your hips to create the pressure needed for the tap.

Setting up an armbar from the guard. I demonstrate how to break the opponent's posture, use an overhook, and shrimp your hips to create the angle for a tight armbar.

This is a Kimura submission from the guard. I teach how to capture the wrist, secure the figure-four lock, and use leverage to get the submission.

A smart transition from a failed armbar to a triangle choke, and then to a back take. I teach you to always be one step ahead and flow between submissions based on your opponent's defense.

This is an advanced guard setup, transitioning from a De La Riva guard to a single leg X-guard and then to a reverse X-guard to attack the legs.

Here's how to escape a bad position on the ground and get back to your feet. I show a technical stand-up from single leg X-guard, a crucial skill in MMA.

This is a fundamental guard pass called the knee cut pass. I break down how to control the legs, pass the guard, and establish a dominant side control position.