In this lesson Matt Darcy shows how to counter the back step from halfguard. As soon as the opponent back steps he switches his foot position and extends behind the opponent causing their hips to fall in front of him. By maintaining the proper frame with his legwork it sets him up to finish in t...

After performing the back step in the half guard position, Matt Darcy shows how to get your foot free from their guard to complete a pass for points. He then steps his back foot all the way over for the left pass, walking the hips back for optimal side control.

Matt Darcy shows how to regain the underhook for a left pass from top half guard. Immediately when he feels his opponent start to gain the underhook battle he lunges forward following up with a back step. using four fingers in the collar he frames his opponent to create space to weave his arm bac...

This kids fundamentals series focuses on teaching the required techniques in a digestible way for our young white, grey/white, and grey belts.

This kids fundamentals series focuses on teaching the required techniques in a digestible way for our young white, grey/white, and grey belts.

This kids fundamentals series focuses on teaching the required techniques in a digestible way for our young white, grey/white, and grey belts.

This kids fundamentals series focuses on teaching the required techniques in a digestible way for our young white, grey/white, and grey belts.

This kids fundamentals series focuses on teaching the required techniques in a digestible way for our young white, grey/white, and grey belts.

In this segment Matt Darcy expands on the shin to shin position. Instead of kicking and going to the mounted butterfly position, he shows how to use your foot to hook theirs, straightening and clearing the leg to go right to mount.

When an opponent goes shin to shin most of their sweeps, transitions to other guards, and attacks rely on falling to the opposite side of the shin to shin. Here Matt Darcy shows forcing them to the same side and on their backs to take away some of the leverage they will have. By using good shoul...

When going for the north south reversal, the main reaction will be for the opponent to rip out the arm that is being trapped to prevent their post. When this happens it creates enough space to be able to regain a guard.

Matt Darcy shows a north south reversal by swinging into a side control position. By wrapping his arm around the top opponents head he traps their arm as well and prevents the post when he rolls.

Matt Darcy shows one of his favorite takedown, the cross collar drag. It is important to remember to drag the opponent passed yourself and not get into the habit of stepping toward them resulting in a loss of pulling power.

Starting with the kimura setup, Matt Darcy shows how to get a clock choke while making that transition to the back as well as a north south choke option.

Matt demonstrates kimura fundamentals. When the opponent is really strong and stubborn he shows an option to take the back and be able to hit a bow ‘n arrow choke

From the mounted position Matt Darcy shows a few ways to disrupt the breathing of the opponent. If you place your hand over their nose and mouth it is illegal. However, grabbing your gi and placing it over the nose and mouth of the opponent is perfectly legal

For this technique Matt Darcy shows how to pull off a very sneaky triangle choke when someone is in stack pass position. However, do not try this in any IBJJF tournements because it is illegal and will result in a DQ.

Matt Darcy shows another troubleshoot adjustment to finish the triangle called the “Scape and Chop.” Using his forearm he scrapes his opponents head into the inside of his knee and then finishes off an space that might be left with a few chopping motions with his leg.

Every body is different. Therefore, triangles might be harder to get on some body types than others. Here Matt Darcy goes over some key details that can help you finish triangle chokes when short legs or broad shoulders are an issue by aligning the knees in the same direction and using a press a...

In this segment Matt Darcy shows in detail how to shoot for effective triangles.

After shooting for the triangle Matt Darcy goes over the standard operating procedure when finishing the choke. Connecting two limbs, whether it’s legs crossed or a hand on your shin, helps maintain the partner’s broken posture. Also, by keeping active pointed toes helps the success rate of tria...

Matt Darcy shows another hook sweep from butterfly guard, this time with a shoulder lock grip. He uses the frame of his arm to help assist the push/pull of the sweep. If the opponent attempt to regain posture Matt comes up with them, kicks out their base so he is able to attempt the sweep again.

Matt Darcy shows how to get the hook sweep, this time from the butterfly guard. At times the opponent will stand on the opposite leg to prevent the sweep. When this happens kicking out the thigh of that leg will allow the continuation of the hook sweep.

In this sequence is another option to kill the reverse De La Riva. When squaring up with the opponent, pulling them into a seating position, while also having their feet off the ground puts them into this limbo where they do not have leverage. Matt then packs the inside knee behind his own and r...