The “cement mixer” is a great counter that catches opponents off guard and puts you on the offensive.

Sweet RNC setup.  Eddie Bravo fans can also look for the wrestlers’ guillotine (aka “twister”) from here.

Submission Grappling:  X-Guard Series

This x-guard series has worked great for me over the years.

The baseball choke is über-stealthy.

Sneaky Bicep Cutter This is a sneaky defense against a popular guard pass that puts you on the offense and allows you to finish your opponent.

I have practiced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about 9 years and am glad to share tips on what I’ve learned so you can experiment and tweak your game, but you CANNOT learn Jiu Jitsu via YouTube. Go find a great instructor, be humble and open-minded, and keep walking through the doors.

Train safe, and always be respectful of your training partners and opponents.