Double Underhook Dump to Turtle

Use the cross-collar grip to block back-take attempts and stabilize posture in X-guard, allowing you to clear hooks and pass into knee cuts or mount.

Use this when on your back with an opponent standing or kneeling in front of you. It solves the problem of getting passed by protecting hip space and preventin…

When collar grip breaks during De La Riva, switch to ankle control and sit up to secure a lapel grip, establishing dominant X-Guard positioning.

Counters a single-leg pass attempt by pulling the opponent close, controlling their hook-side arm, and driving across the waist to off-balance. Works when the…

A variation for when the opponent defends the standard omoplata by trapping your leg. Uses a foot-over-face entry and a subtle hip shift to isolate the shoulde…

A shoulder lock that looks like a bicep lock but applies pure shoulder pressure. Requires getting the opponent's hand between your legs and using a thigh-cuppi…