Class Curriculum

Monday

Technique: Mount Escape (Trap & Roll)

Game: (Back) Shrug Escape
Top Goals:
Retain Chest to Back. Minimize rotation. Face Belly Down.
Bottom Goals:
Protect neck. Elbows tight. Free one Shoulder.

Game: (Guard) The Floor is Lava
Top Goals:
Keep hands on Partner. Two knees off the mat. Stagger stance.
Bottom Goals:
Keep feet crossed. Consistently sit up. Plant one Palm on the mat.

Wednesday

Technique: Mounted Americana Shoulderlock

Game: (Back) Avoid the Second Hook
Top Goals:
Keep hands together in Seatbelt. Minimize rotation. Reinsert the Hook.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Free second Shoulder.

Game: (Guard) Supine Butterfly to the Feet
Top Goals:
Keep Hands on Partner. Keep leaning towards Chest to Chest or Chest to Back. Keep bottom Knees away from Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Retain posture. Retain Elbow frames. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Mounted Control

Game: (Back) Bull Escape Position
Top Goals:
Keep posts on Elbows to insert hook. Minimize Rotation. Insert second hook or return 75% of the back to the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Lean through Palms to keep Elbows off the mat. Lift both Knees off the mat.

Game: (Sidemount to Guard) Elbow Knee Escape
Top Goals:
Keep Hands on Partner. Keep Knees off the mat. Keep 75% of Partner's Shoulders and Hips on the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Retain posture. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height.

Monday

Technique: Take the Back from Mount

Game: (Guard) Pummel for Double Unders
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on Partner. Seek Hands together around Hips or Over/Under.
Bottom Goals:
Keep Palms Eye level and Elbows Shoulder level. Keep One Foot high One Foot low facing top. Put hands together around top for three seconds.

Game: (Back) Escape Crucifix Position
Top Goals:
Keep Feet on the floor. Keep Palms connected to both sides of one Shoulder. Keep Legs connected to both sides of one Shoulder.
Bottom Goals:
Return one Shoulder to the mat. Put your Palms together. Keep a good posture.

Wednesday

Technique: Rear Naked Choke

Game: (Mount) Knee on Hip Connection
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on Partner. Seek Knee on Solarplexus for three seconds. Keep Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Place Knee on the mat in front of you on your side for three seconds. Keep Elbows tight. Keep Feet on the floor.

Game: (Guard) Seated Foot on Hip with 2 on 1 Grip
Top Goals:
Pummel gripped Arm to inside position. Take both Knees off the mat. Stagger your step to lean into top position.
Bottom Goals:
Retain the grips and Hip mobility to force a post. Achieve Head height. Keep Top or Chest to Back position for three seconds.

Friday

Technique: Straight Armlock from Mount

Game: (Guard) Scissor Sweep Get Up
Top Goals:
:Lean on stacked Hip frames with Palms off Partner. Keep Palms around Partner for three seconds. Keep both Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Start on your side propped to your Elbow in a stacked Hip position. Clinch both sides of the top Partner. Push and pull with Hips and grips to achieve Head height.

Game: (Back) Truck Ride Retention
Top Goals:
Retain Inverted Knee to Chest and Hips off the mat. Keep Palms connected around the second Leg. Achieve top position or Chest to Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return Hips to the mat facing up or both Knees and Chest pointing down. Control the far Arm. Pummel your Knee to inside position for Inverted Knee on Chest.

Monday

Technique: Hook Sweep from Closed Guard

Game: (Mount) Leg Balance
Top Goals:
No Palms on the mat. One Knee up at all times. One Knee on either side of the Body while Chest over Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height while facing.

Game: (Back) Chair Sit Drill
Top Goals:
Hook and keep it for three seconds. No Body Triangle. Minimize rotation behind the elbows.
Bottom Goals:
Top Partner executes Chair Sit to insert second Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Wednesday

Technique: Underhook Sweep from Half Butterfly

Game: (Mount) Cross Knee Flow
Top Goals:
No Palms on the mat. One Knee on Partner at all times. Stay past the Legs and travel around the Head consistently.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Game: (Back) Forward Roll Recovery
Top Goals:
Lean on Hips towards Palms. Start moving when Partner achieves Closed Guard. Achieve a staggered stance with both Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Initiate a forward roll to Close the Guard around Partner with both Knees down. Return an Elbow then Knee to the Mat. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Open Guard Double Leg

Game: (Mount) Table Top
Top Goals:
Two Palms on or above Shoulders. No pulling the Head. Keep Knees on either side of the Body with Chest over Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Game: (Back) Reverse Hip Escape
Top Goals:
Chest to Back with Seatbelt grips. Minimize rotation without double unders. Face Belly down.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Free second Shoulder.

Monday

Technique: Hip to Shoulder Lock

Game: (Mount) Pummel for Double Unders
Top Goals:
Start with Grapevines. No Palms on the mat. Keep Knees on both sides of the body.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Step on, over, and under Grapevines to remove both.

Game: (Back) Mat Return Referee Position
Top Goals:
Keep Feet on the floor. Keep Palms on both sides of the body behind Elbows. Return 75% of Partner's Back to the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows Tight. Start in Quadpod to achieve Head height.

Wednesday

Technique: Sit Up Sweep

Game: (Back) Keep a Hook Drop a Hip
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on both sides of the body. Keep leaning towards Partner's Palms. Return Hip to the mat with one Hook.
Bottom Goals:
Start in Quadpod to achieve Head height. Keep Elbows and Knees off the mat to hand fight for Thumbs. No forward roll.

Game: (Guard) Double Pull
Top & Bottom Goals:
Start on both Hips. Find a base and a connection to keep Partner down. Stand up to a Knee or Foot.

Friday

Technique: Platform Armlock

Game: (Mount) Pop Up to Knee on Chest
Top Goals:
Dismount to Knee on Chest when Partner Bridges. Retain a Knee on Chest position for three seconds. Keep Partner's Legs behind your hips.
Bottom Goals:
Bridge with Elbows tight to your side. Return Partner's Knee to the mat in front of you for three seconds. Keep Feet on the floor to consistently return Knees to Chest.

Game: (Back) Elbow Trap
Top Goals:
Start with a Palm Post while second Arm is compromised. Return to Seatbelt position or both Palms together behind Elbows. Keep hooks engaged to minimize rotation, no Triangle.
Bottom Goals:
Consistently lean into Partner and create tension and rotation in their Shoulder. Consistently cycle between rotating hips between Belly up and down. Achieve Head height without hooks.

Technique: Triangle from Guard

Game: (Mount) Knee on Belly to Mount
Top Goals:
Start with Shin across Hip. No Palms on the mat. Achieve knees on both sides of the body inside the Armpits for three seconds.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Return Knee on Chest to the mat in front of you on your side for three seconds.

Game: (Back) Seatbelt Switch
Top Goals:
Start with the Seatbelt. Minimize rotation. Switch to the opposite Seatbelt.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows Tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Wednesday

Technique: Hook Sweep from Half Butterfly

Game: (Mount) Stamp Drill
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on the mat. Keep Chest over Chest. Only one Knee up at a time switching consistently inside the Armpits.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head facing.

Game: (Back) One Hook Chase
Top Goals:
Start with a Seatbelt and one Hook. Keep a Chest to Back position. No second Hook no Triangle.

Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Open Guard Armlock

Game: (Mount) Second Knee on Chest
Top Goals:
Dismount to Knee on Chest when Partner Bridges. Retain a Knee on Chest position on the other side for three seconds. Keep Partner's Legs behind your hips.
Bottom Goals:
Bridge with Elbows tight to your side. Return Partner's Knee to the mat in front of you for three seconds. Keep Feet on the floor to consistently return Knees to Chest.

Game: (Back) Shoulder Roll Escape
Top Goals:
Start with a Seatbelt and Forehead on the mat next to Partner's Forehead. Walk towards the Head to force the forward Roll. Minimize rotation and achieve two Hooks, no Triangle.
Bottom Goals:
Tuck Chin in as Partner forces roll. Bridge into Partner. Point both knees to the floor and achieve Head height facing.

Technique: Elbow Escape Mount

Game: (Back) Thumb Wrestling
Top Goals:
Start in a Seatbelt with Hooks. Minimize rotation. No hands together behind elbows while keeping position.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Peel Thumb grips and hold top Palm with both Palms.

Game: (Guard) Stay Sitting Up
Top Goals:
Start with a Foot between the Legs with one Knee up one Knee down. Keep Palms on Partner. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return both Knees to Chest. Consistently lean to your side covering their near Shoulder with a Knee. Hold both Elbows for three seconds.

Wednesday

Technique: Hip to Hip and Chest to Hip Control

Game: (Mount) Create the S
Top Goals:
Start with Grapevines and Palms on the mat for no longer than three seconds. Consistently seek to connect Palms and raise Partner's Elbows above Shoulders, no Head connections. Drive a Knee to an Armpit and switch the opposite Hip into S-Mount.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Step on, over, and under Grapevines to remove both.

Game: (Guard) Pummel Inside from Butterflies
Top Goals:
Start with a Foot between the Legs with one Knee up one Knee down. Keep Palms on Partner. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.

Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height with Palms connected for three seconds.

Friday

Technique: Half Guard Head Lock Escape

Game: (Back) Seatbelt Peel from Bull Position
Top Goals:
Start in a Seatbelt without Hooks. Minimize rotation. No hands together behind elbows while keeping position.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Peel Thumb grips and hold top Palm with both Palms.

Game: (Guard) Shoulder Post Clinch
Top Goals:
Start with a Shin to Shin pin with one Knee up. Keep Palms on Partner. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return both Knees to Chest. Consistently lean to your side covering their near Shoulder with a Knee. Hold both Elbows for three seconds.

Monday

Technique: Guillotine Counter from Half Butterfly

Game: (Back) Shrug Escape
Top Goals:
Retain Chest to Back. Minimize rotation. Face Belly Down.
Bottom Goals:
Protect neck. Elbows tight. Free one Shoulder.
Game: (Sidemount to Guard) Elbow Knee Escape
Top Goals:
Keep Hands on Partner. Keep Knees off the mat. Keep 75% of Partner's Shoulders and Hips on the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Retain posture. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height.


Wednesday

Technique: Guillotine Chest to Chest Counter

Game: (Back) Avoid the Second Hook
Top Goals:
Keep hands together in Seatbelt. Minimize rotation. Reinsert the Hook.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Free second Shoulder.

Game: (Guard) Supine Butterfly to the Feet
Top Goals:
Keep Hands on Partner. Keep leaning towards Chest to Chest or Chest to Back. Keep bottom Knees away from Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Retain posture. Retain Elbow frames. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Headlock to Armlock

Game: (Back) Bull Escape Position
Top Goals:
Keep posts on Elbows to insert hook. Minimize Rotation. Insert second hook or return 75% of the back to the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Lean through Palms to keep Elbows off the mat. Lift both Knees off the mat.

Game: (Guard) The Floor is Lava
Top Goals:
Keep hands on Partner. Two knees off the mat. Stagger stance.
Bottom Goals:
Keep feet crossed. Consistently sit up. Plant one Palm on the mat.

Monday

Technique: Double Ankle Sweep

Game: (Mount) Leg Balance
Top Goals:
No Palms on the mat. One Knee up at all times. One Knee on either side of the Body while Chest over Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height while facing.

Game: (Back) Chair Sit Drill
Top Goals:
Hook and keep it for three seconds. No Body Triangle. Minimize rotation behind the elbows.
Bottom Goals:
Top Partner executes Chair Sit to insert second. Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Wednesday

Technique: Overhooks Sweep

Game: (Mount) Cross Knee Flow
Top Goals:
No Palms on the mat. One Knee on Partner at all times. Stay past the Legs and travel around the Head consistently.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Game: (Back) Forward Roll Recovery
Top Goals:
Lean on Hips towards Palms. Start moving when Partner achieves Closed Guard. Achieve a staggered stance with both Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Initiate a forward roll to Close the Guard around Partner with both Knees down. Return an Elbow then Knee to the Mat. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Double Unders Guard Pass

Game: (Mount) Table Top
Top Goals:
Two Palms on or above Shoulders. No pulling the Head. Keep Knees on either side of the Body with Chest over Chest.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Game: (Back) Reverse Hip Escape
Top Goals:
Chest to Back with Seatbelt grips. Minimize rotation without double unders. Face Belly down.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Free second Shoulder.

Monday

Technique: Tripod/Sickle Sweep

Game: (Mount) Pummel for Double Unders
Top Goals:
Start with Grapevines. No Palms on the mat. Keep Knees on both sides of the body.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Step on, over, and under Grapevines to remove both.

Game: (Back) Mat Return Referee Position
Top Goals:
Keep Feet on the floor. Keep Palms on both sides of the body behind Elbows. Return 75% of Partner's Back to the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows Tight. Start in Quadpod to achieve Head height.

Wednesday

Technique: Take the Back Hooks from Bull

Game: (Back) Keep a Hook Drop a Hip
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on both sides of the body. Keep leaning towards Partner's Palms. Return Hip to the mat with one Hook.
Bottom Goals:
Start in Quadpod to achieve Head height. Keep Elbows and Knees off the mat to hand fight for Thumbs. No forward roll.

Game: (Guard) Double Pull
Top & Bottom Goals:
Start on both Hips. Find a base and a connection to keep Partner down. Stand up to a Knee or Foot.

Friday

Technique: Shoulder Pressure Mat Returns

Game: (Mount) Pop Up to Knee on Chest
Top Goals:
Dismount to Knee on Chest when Partner Bridges. Retain a Knee on Chest position for three seconds. Keep Partner's Legs behind your hips.
Bottom Goals:
Bridge with Elbows tight to your side. Return Partner's Knee to the mat in front of you for three seconds. Keep Feet on the floor to consistently return Knees to Chest.

Game: (Back) Elbow Trap
Top Goals:
Start with a Palm Post while second Arm is compromised. Return to Seatbelt position or both Palms together behind Elbows. Keep hooks engaged to minimize rotation, no Triangle.
Bottom Goals:
Consistently lean into Partner and create tension and rotation in their Shoulder. Consistently cycle between rotating hips between Belly up and down. Achieve Head height without hooks.

Technique: Elbow Escape to Sit Up

Game: (Mount) Knee on Belly to Mount
Top Goals:
Start with Shin across Hip. No Palms on the mat. Achieve knees on both sides of the body inside the Armpits for three seconds.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Return Knee on Chest to the mat in front of you on your side for three seconds.

Game: (Back) Steatbelt Switch
Top Goals:
Start with the Seatbelt. Minimize rotation. Switch to the opposite Seatbelt.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows Tight. Achieve Head height facing.

Wednesday

Technique: Sit Up & Kimura

Game: (Mount) Stamp Drill
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on the mat. Keep Chest over Chest. Only one Knee up at a time switching consistently inside the Armpits.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head facing.

Game: (Back) One Hook Chase
Top Goals:
Start with a Seatbelt and one Hook. Keep a Chest to Back position. No second Hook no Triangle.

Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height.

Friday

Technique: Cross Body Armlock

Game: (Mount) Second Knee on Chest
Top Goals:
Dismount to Knee on Chest when Partner Bridges. Retain a Knee on Chest position on the other side for three seconds. Keep Partner's Legs behind your hips.
Bottom Goals:
Bridge with Elbows tight to your side. Return Partner's Knee to the mat in front of you for three seconds. Keep Feet on the floor to consistently return Knees to Chest.

Game: (Back) Shoulder Roll Escape
Top Goals:
Start with a Seatbelt and Forehead on the mat next to Partner's Forehead. Walk towards the Head to force the forward Roll. Minimize rotation and achieve two Hooks, no Triangle.
Bottom Goals:
Tuck Chin in as Partner forces roll. Bridge into Partner. Point both knees to the floor and achieve Head height facing.

Monday

Technique: Guillotine Kneeling

Game: (Guard) Pummel for Double Unders
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on Partner. Seek Hands together around Hips or Over/Under.
Bottom Goals:
Keep Palms Eye level and Elbows Shoulder level. Keep One Foot high One Foot low facing top. Put hands together around top for three seconds.

Game: (Back) Escape Crucifix Position
Top Goals:
Keep Feet on the floor. Keep Palms connected to both sides of one Shoulder. Keep Legs connected to both sides of one Shoulder.
Bottom Goals:
Return one Shoulder to the mat. Put your Palms together. Keep a good posture.

Wednesday

Technique: Guillotine Drag to the Back

Game: (Mount) Knee on Hip Connection
Top Goals:
Keep Palms on Partner. Seek Knee on Solarplexus for three seconds. Keep Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Place Knee on the mat in front of you on your side for three seconds. Keep Elbows tight. Keep Feet on the floor.

Game: (Guard) Seated Foot on Hip with 2 on 1 Grip
Top Goals:
Pummel gripped Arm to inside position. Take both Knees off the mat. Stagger your step to lean into top position.
Bottom Goals:
Retain the grips and Hip mobility to force a post. Achieve Head height. Keep Top or Chest to Back position for three seconds.

Friday

Technique: Shin on Chest Armlock

Game: (Guard) Scissor Sweep Get Up
Top Goals:
:Lean on stacked Hip frames with Palms off Partner. Keep Palms around Partner for three seconds. Keep both Knees off the mat.
Bottom Goals:
Start on your side propped to your Elbow in a stacked Hip position. Clinch both sides of the top Partner. Push and pull with Hips and grips to achieve Head height.

Game: (Back) Truck Ride Retention
Top Goals:
Retain Inverted Knee to Chest and Hips off the mat. Keep Palms connected around the second Leg. Achieve top position or Chest to Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return Hips to the mat facing up or both Knees and Chest pointing down. Control the far Arm. Pummel your Knee to inside position for Inverted Knee on Chest.

Technique: Octopus from Guard to the Back

Game: (Back) Thumb Wrestling
Top Goals:
Start in a Seatbelt with Hooks. Minimize rotation. No hands together behind elbows while keeping position.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Peel Thumb grips and hold top Palm with both Palms.

Game: (Guard) Stay Sitting Up
Top Goals:
Start with a Foot between the Legs with one Knee up one Knee down. Keep Palms on Partner. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return both Knees to Chest. Consistently lean to your side covering their near Shoulder with a Knee. Hold both Elbows for three seconds.

Wednesday

Technique: Flower Sweep

Game: (Mount) Create the S
Top Goals:
Start with Grapevines and Palms on the mat for no longer than three seconds. Consistently seek to connect Palms and raise Partner's Elbows above Shoulders, no Head connections. Drive a Knee to an Armpit and switch the opposite Hip into S-Mount.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Step on, over, and under Grapevines to remove both.

Game: (Guard) Pummel Inside from Butterflies
Top Goals:
Start with a Foot between the Legs with one Knee up one Knee down. Keep Palms on Partner. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.

Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Achieve Head height with Palms connected for three seconds.

Friday

Technique: Stripe Test & Showcase

Game: (Back) EBI Comp
Top Goals:
Start in a Seatbelt without Hooks. Minimize rotation. Hold the longest.
Bottom Goals:
Protect Neck. Elbows tight. Escape the quickest.

Game: (Mount) EBI Comp
Top Goals:
Start Cross Body Pin. Keep the Shoulder in tension and rotation. No Chest to Chest, Hip, or Back.
Bottom Goals:
Return both Knees to Chest. Consistently lean to your side to connect Elbows and Knees. Return threatened Shoulder to the mat the Quickest.