3 Part Technique - The safest way to open your Closed Guard to work the Butterfly Guard is with the use of a 2on1 Control from Closed Guard. If your opponent pulls away, work your Hook Sweeps to build an offense against him, which can ...

2 Part Technique - It's best to Hand Fight and break grips before the opponent can finalize a strong and secure grip on your pant legs. However, if the opponent is able to grab inside of your pants, use the side of your hands to chop a...

2 Part Technique - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.

2 Part Technique - The opponent might prevent you from establishing Side Control by extending his arms out for a strong frame. Collapse and parry the posting arms by switching to your hip and continue to secure the position by using Un...

2 Part Technique - You must believe passing the guard is simple and cannot over think what your opponent's offenses are. It can very advantageous to counter the opponent's reaction, instead of retreating. Commonly, an opponent will pos...

2 Part Technique - Use knee on belly to force exposing reactions from a defending opponent after establishing Side Control. Post and arm by the opponent's head and hip for control. If the opponent pushes at your knee to escape, his nec...

2 Part Technique - In this self-defense lesson, Henrique teaches how to counter two types of punches by closing the distance, and taking the fight to the ground. If your opponent throws an overhand right, block the sucker punch as you ...

2 Part Technique - Switch your hips, slide your knee up along the opponent's back, and replace your foot, as he attempts to push your knee in escaping. Pull the opponent's extended arms away to re-control the mount. Try to prevent your...

3 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent for controls, while preventing him from establishing his own grips. Secure the Over Under Control and Hook Sweep traditionally. If you feel the opponent is very strong or large,...

2 Part Technique - Transitioning to Knee on Belly is a great way to force the pace of the fight when your opponent is content just defending off his back from bottom side control. Blocking his farside hip with your hand, and with your ...

2 Part Technique - Don't let a common escape like the Turning Knee Push spoil your plans on attacking from the Mount. As soon as you notice your opponent looking to make the move onto his side, switch your base before he has a chance t...

2 Part Technique - An opportune time to attack from the Mount position is when your opponent attempts to recover his guard back with a hip escape. As soon as you notice him turn onto his side for the escape, quickly transition from the...

3 Part Technique - Paul beautifully explains the proper sequence to follow for breaking out of the Closed Guard, circling around for the pass, and establishing the Side Control or Knee-On-Belly when your opponent tries to create a fram...