Inside the University 307 - Grip Break to Kata Guruma
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Xande is gripping his opponent's collar, and his opponent has the same collar grip on Xande. Xande grabs his opponent's wrist from underneath, leans back to create some distance, turns the wrist and pushes it across his chest, breaking the grip. Now he circles to the collar grip side, and when his opponent squares up to him, Xande drops down and throws his arm between the legs to set up the kata guruma.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 13 - Half Guard Sweep to Back Take
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Giva goes for the same half guard sweep, and gets both hooks after his opponent back steps. But now when he tries to elevate, his opponent posts his hands on the mat and stops him. Instead of sweeping, Giva underhooks the arm and climbs to the back. He makes sure to get his seat belt grip first, and then the top and bottom hooks.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 12 - Half Guard Sweep when Opponent Back Steps Variation
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Giva sets up the same half guard sweep as before and his opponent back steps again, but this time when Giva puts his hook in on the back step leg, his opponent tries to come back to the original side. Giva simply follows his opponent with his hook, and comes to the top to finish the sweep.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 11 - Half Guard Sweep when Opponent Back Steps
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Giva begins in the same half guard position as the previous technique, and goes for the same sweep, but this time his opponent back steps to defend the sweep. Giva uses his bottom leg to hook his opponent's back step leg, and his other foot hooks the other leg. Now he elevates both hooks and continues sweeping his opponent to the side he back stepped to.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 10 - Half Guard Sweep when Opponent has Underhook
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Giva is playing half guard, and his opponent gets the underhook and puts pressure on him. His first step is to grab the belt and pinch his arm to his body in order to trap his opponent's arm, and he escapes his hips to get on his side. His opponent reacts by trying to smash him back down, so Giva pushes of his foot and uses his opponent's momentum to roll him over, establishing half guard on top.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 9 - Armbar from Knee on Belly
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Giva is controlling his opponent from knee on belly, and he defends by pushing Giva's knee. Giva slides his knee forward on the mat and puts some pressure on the arm with his chest. He makes a grip on the back of the collar and his other arm comes underneath the wrist and grips his own collar. To finish the armbar, he brings his hips forward as he opens his chest. Giva shows a few variations to finish, depending on the reaction.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 8 - Belly Down Armbar from Mount
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From the mount, Giva gives his opponent a little room on one side to turn his body to try to escape. Giva squeezes his knees and traps him on his side, then swims his arm underneath the wrist and grabs his own lapel. The first option to finish is by simply stepping his leg behind the back and applying pressure, twisting the arm. It's likely his opponent will defend this, so his second option is to lay forward over his opponent, extending the arm as he goes belly down. Here he can put pressure with his hips to finish the straight armbar.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 7 - Finishing the Armbar by Spinning Under the Legs
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Giva has set up the armbar from the guard, and now he is going to finish another way. It is very important that he keeps constant heavy pressure on his opponent's head with his leg, and does not extend his legs. While controlling the arm, he reaches underneath to the far leg, and spins himself underneath his opponent. From here, he keeps the pressure from his legs and stretches his hips to finish the armbar.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 6 - Armbar to Triangle from Closed Guard
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Again from the closed guard, Giva sets up the same armbar as before, and his opponent pulls it out as he did in the previous technique. Giva pushes the trapped arm all the way across and keeps heavy pressure on the head. His other hand reaches for the belt. His opponent will drive his weight into Giva, giving him the opportunity to swing his leg around the head and lock the triangle and finish.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 5 - Armbar to Omoplata from Closed Guard
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From the closed guard, Giva attempts the armbar previously shown, but his opponent defends by pulling the arm out. Giva keeps his legs squeezing tight, and controls the arm that is still inside his legs. Now he swims his arm under the leg and locks the omoplata. He stretches his legs to flatten his opponent and sit up, where he can finish the omoplata by bringing his hips forward.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 4 - Advanced Armbar from Closed Guard
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From the closed guard, begins setting up the armbar the same as before. He grabs the arm and shoulder, and pulls his opponent down as his foot comes to the hip. But now instead of bringing his legs up step by step, he swings both legs up with one movement. His grips on the arm and shoulder pull in tight as he pinches his legs and raises his hips to finish the armbar.
Giva Santana Arm Collector Series 3 - Armbar from Closed Guard
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From the closed guard, Giva first reaches across to grab the upper arm on the sleeve, and his other hand reaches across to grab the shoulder and pull his opponent down. His foot comes to the hip, trapping the arm tight with his leg. His other leg comes up under the armpit as he rotates his body and further breaks his opponent's posture. Now he brings his leg over the head, and finishes by raising his hips and pulling the arm down at the wrist.