The Samurai is getting to the twister (truck) position or getting the back when someone pulls quarter guard on you from the mount (attempts to knee to elbow). 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

Here is our set up of the wicked gogoplata from rubber guard. This is a great variation when someone blocks the normal gogoplata attempt and keeps their arm very tight to your body to prevent the straight

Here is one submission option from the Stock and getting the crooked triangle.

Keith Owen shows the basics behind the heel hook (leg lock) and a few different techniques for it. He also shows the can opener (neck crank) for MMA applications.

Ari and Dan testing for their blue belts in BJJ under Pedro Sauer Black Belt Keith Owen. My respect goes out to all BJJ practitioners as well as my 10th Planet nogi warriors. Thank you for the support

JM (aka Red) demonstrates his nifty little chin pick off the crow bar in order to get the gogoplata.

Here is the Torque Lock /kimura SHOULDER lock from the cross side position. This is not a standard kimura but rather a walk around shoulder crank.

One of the most powerful positions in jiu jitsu is the rack and crucifix positions. It allows for punches (in MMA or self defense) or a vast number of submission set ups. The actual Crucifix can apply

An option for a choke when you have an arm bound off a switch back sweep. Another option when the arm is bound is to go for an arm triangle as well.

While visiting the TapOuT gym in Las Vagas , we decided to take a class with Vinny Magalhães, Ultimate Fighter finalist and BJJ world champion. Here Vinny shows the GOGOPLATA from the Z mount (or S Mount).