Focus Point: Cruise Control to Slip #1

Starting from a standard armbar position, the focus is on the importance of correct shoulder control. A common mistake is not controlling the shoulder correctly, which can allow the opponent to escape. The position of the leg is crucial in maintaining control. If the leg is positioned correctly, the opponent will not be able to stack you. However, a slight variation in the position of the leg can allow the opponent to easily stack you.

1. From the armbar position, ensure you have good shoulder control. Your leg should be clamping down on the shoulder and the head, preventing the opponent from stacking you.
2. If the opponent attempts to defend their arm by hugging it like a rear naked choke and starts stacking, maintain your shoulder control. If your shoulder control is off, you will lose the position and the opponent will escape your armbar.
3. From here, you can grab the belt or the pads. This can serve to push or pull the opponent. If the opponent is backing away, pull them in. If they are coming close to you, use your hand to frame against their hip bone.
4. Transition into the 'cruise control' position. As the opponent comes up, push their arm across and control their tricep. This position allows you to maintain control and still attack the arm if the opponent slacks on the defense.
5. If the opponent's elbow slips out, you can forfeit the armbar and maintain the 'cruise control' position. From here, you can push or pull the opponent and prevent them from putting their weight on top of you.
6. As the opponent starts bringing the stack towards you, open your guard and slip out. Go over the shoulder and break the opponent down. This leads to the shoulder control position from which you can go into the shoulder drag.
7. When you grab the opponent's tricep in the 'cruise control' position, don't stay relaxed. Open them up by separating their elbow from the side of their body. As you do the slip, bring the opponent's elbow to the ground. This is like a reverse arm drag.
8. From the 'cruise control' position, open your guard, pull the opponent's elbow down, slip out of the way, and make them fall into the hole. This leads to the shoulder control position.

This technique is referred to as 'slip number one' and the 'cruise control' position. It's a way to maintain control over the opponent and create opportunities for attacks even when the opponent is defending their arm.