Over the years, I’ve seen so many matches get stalled up when both competitors have the same grip on the collar and sleeve on the feet. So one of the things we’ve been working in my academy for the last week is how to change the dynamics of that situation to create offensive options.

And here’s one that you can check out.

Give it a try and let me know what issues you run into with it.

One of the things I enjoy the most is finding ways to punish opponents for their logical responses to threats. In those moments when they think they’ve successfully defending an attack, there are opportunities, and these two are ones that I use when they base out to stop the far leg kneetap in underhook half guard.