Here is a concept that Coach Joakim and I had been working on quite extensively when dealing with the Joma Leg Turk to Dagestani Handcuff or Far Arm Ride

Some ground and pound reaponses

i just did a deep dive on the North-South choke, and I think it’s seriously underrated in MMA.It requires very little athleticism, there's minimal risk of gassing out your arms, and you rarely have to give up position to finish it. That said, there are a few key details that make all the difference when it comes to actually finishing the choke. Curious to hear your thoughts—do you use it? Do you teach it? Let’s talk about it 👇

In this session, we take our striking setups to the next level by showing how the same core concept applies across all phases — standing and on the ground. 🎯 We’re not just throwing to land — we’re throwing to create reactions. And now, we add a layer: Use strikes to set up takedowns, and use takedown threats to bring the hands up and open striking lanes. But it doesn’t stop there. 🟫 On the ground, we apply the same principle of attacking different levels — mixing body shots, head strikes, and positional threats to draw predictable reactions. Just like on the feet, the goal is to manipulate your opponent’s defense and stay one step ahead. 🔄 The Drill: - Fighter A works to get both hands connected — using strikes, feints, and level changes to close distance and enter clean. - He alternates between genuine entries and striking setups to keep the defender guessing. - Fighter B defends the entries and works to manage distance with striking, staying composed under pressure. 🧠 This drill sharpens your ability to flow between striking and grappling, and to weaponize the threat itself — no matter the range or position.

This is one of the primary problems you will encounter when striking from the mount. I show a progression of techniques from prevention to someone hugging you really tight