This diagram is a flow chart showing key components to consider when trying to control and hold down your opponent.  In various combination,  the goal of these techniques is to:

1. Block the near side hip.  This helps keep your opponent’s knee from sliding in to reguard.
2. Isolate and kill/control the near side arm.
3. Isolate and control the far side arm
4. Control the Head of your opponent

These key points will help you staple down and control your opponent from cross side.

This diagram shows a sample game plan to use from the Modified Knee on Belly Top position.  The movements, and submissions are all basic but require details on each and every aspect to complete them properly.

The modified knee on belly is a tight position where your knee slides across and down to the mat.  That knee is used to keep the far side arm away from your opponent’s side.  This position offers tight, crushing pressure, while allowing  your hands freedom to attack.

This diagram shows a sample game plan to use from the Knee on Belly Top position.  The movements, and submissions are all basic but require details on each and every aspect to complete them properly.

The knee on belly techniques originate from solid, tight pressure.  Refer to your class notes or accompanying videos to illustrate how to enter knee on belly securely and tight.

This diagram shows a sample game plan to use from the Mount Top position.  The movements, and submissions are all basic but require details on each and every aspect to complete them properly.

The Mount Position is the gold standard in Jiu-Jitsu.  From here, we can completely dominate an opponent.  This game plan goal is to start in the Mount,  and from there, decide whether you are low (with Grapevines) or high mount.  Most techniques require you to move into a Side Mount or Tight S Mount.  The angles and pressure afforded from these positions allow us to constantly attack with the high percentage submissions outlined in the Flow Chart.