Private Class No.3...

My third private class and some work on tightening up my basic submissions.

Armbar from bottom in closed guard: left hand grabs opponent's right hand on sleeve while right hand goes thumb down and grabs back to opponent's tricep then pulls the arm across and secures the position; leg active on back of opponent; leg kicks over opponent's head and presses down to separate head and arm as hips rise and you pull arm in; knees nip together.

Triangle from bottom in closed guard: set-up using posture collapse and overhook to secure arm; angle off and tighten and secure position; then bring opponent's arm in front and secure; then pull head down with both hands; note that toes point up; also note that flare vertical foot out to tighten ligaments.

Omaplata from bottom in closed guard: right hand reaches across to grab opponent's right hand at sleeve; left hand grabs bottom of opponent's gi trousers; closed guard opens and right leg goes onto hip of opponent or on floor; left leg swoops over; keep opponent's arm secure' then sit up and hand wraps opponent's waist to prevent him rolling free; then legs move to alter base; apply pressure down onto arm; then swoop forward to whisper into opponent's far ear to apply pressure.

Hand in/hand over choke from closed guard: left hand opens collar of opponent and right hand goes across deep with palm up; guard opens and you angle off; left hand goes over shoulder of opponent and confirms grip on shoulder and grabs material; pull elbows to shoulders; then turn right wrist to drive wrist bone into carotid.

Things to remember: Angle off correctly on arm bar, triangle and choke; toes up on triangle; posture, position and, then, submission.