The Grapple Lab

Five closed guard sweeps for beginners - scissor, hip bump, flower, pendulum and elevator - each shown with the grips and the common mistake of kicking into your own leg.

Fundamental half guard pass: underhook and crossface, walk the trapped knee free, then knee cut or back step, with a rolling back take option when they turn away.

Two ways to free your leg and pass when the bottom player has the 10th Planet lockdown: pin the lockdown leg and sprawl, or drop to the tripod and slide through.

Half-minute clip of the bicep slicer that appears when the opponent pushes the lasso leg through to pass.