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2on1 Control from Closed Guard, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Over Under Control from Butterfly, 2on1 Control to Back Control
     

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 ...
1 Leg Escape vs Mount
     

2 Part Technique - You have to escape the Mount where it came from. If your opponent mounted you straight, escape by pushing his hips, not his knees as if he mounted from the side. A successful 1 Leg Escape requires a strong bridge and...
Posted: 5958 days ago
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Taking the Back vs Single Leg, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seat Belt Control, Turtle to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately sprawl to prevent the opponent from securing a Single Leg against your Side Control. Establish a strong Front Headlock to control the situation. The Front Headlock is one of the best positions to take the...
Over Under Control vs Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...
Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Guard Pull from Standing, Single Leg from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Upon starting the match, Paul opts to pull guard with 2on1 Control; one can establish these grips by baiting the opponent with a same-side free wrist grip. As the opponent attempts to yank his arm free after you've p...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, 2on1 from Butterfly to Back Control, Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Technique - Pulling guard without your grips is ill-advised; hand-fight for 2on1 Control before stepping in between his legs and sitting down for Butterfly Guard. Transfer your grip from the 2on1 with your hand on his elbow to h...
Knee Slide vs Open Guard, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Over Under vs Half Guard, Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Use an Under Hook or Head Control from Open Guard to neutralize the opponent's movement by pinning his back to the mat in Half Guard. Wrap your arm around the opponent's head, grasp near his shoulder, and turn your w...
Push to Open Guard, Knee Slide vs Open Guard
     

1 Part Technique - While standing inside of your opponent's Open Guard, perhaps after a Guard Break or shoving him back from his Butterfly, hide your hips from his feet with your elbows and gain control over his collar and knee. Pin hi...
Turning Escape vs Mount, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount
     

2 Part Technique - Use the Turning Escape / Elbow Escape to initiate your guard recovery against Mount. As the opponent switches his Mount to counter your first escape, turning towards him creates an opportunity to connect the 1 Leg X ...
Posted: 5183 days ago
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Transition to Mount vs Butterfly → Mount Escape
     

2 Part Lesson — Paul exploits a gap in his opponent's position while they transition from a lying to a seated upright position: [I] Vault over top of your opponent's legs after you press their knees together. Stop your forward momentum...
Frame Escape vs Double Under Control, Back Down Guard Recovery Escape vs Body Lock, 1Leg X Guard Entry
     

2 Part Technique - The point of this lesson is twofold; learning how to properly generate momemtum once folded, and how to turn a guard recovery immediately into your advantage. Support yourself up on your elbow by framing against your...
Hand Fighting to 2on1 → Collar & Elbow Control Hook Sweep → Double Under Hook Lift
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps from Butterfly Guard: [I] Win dominant control over the position through the use of deliberate hand-fighting; either secure a grip on your opponent's wrist from above or below his hand and augment your ho...
Over Under Pass vs Hook Sweep, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Once you've learned the basics of the Over Under Pass, the next step is to learn how to successfully score with the pass when your opponent attempts to Hook Sweep you. Quite simply, stiffen your body like a stiff boa...
Back Escape, Counter to Seatbelt Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount Recovery
     

3 Part Technique — Paul identifies the keys to escaping the Back when his opponent has Seatbelt Control. If you can manage your shoulder free and are close to the 'Escape-Side' of the Seatbelt, raise your hips into the air and slide yo...
Posted: 4896 days ago
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Circling Pass vs Open-Guard, Knee-on-Belly, Taking-the-Back vs Single-Leg, Seat-Belt Control from Back
     

2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul briefly instructs an important detail regarding connected reactions while passing: After knocking your opponent backwards from seated upright to lying recumbent, use your hands to post against their st...
Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

1 Part Lesson -- Paul explains how Marcelo prefers to pass his opponent's Half Guard while wearing the gi. The idea is avoid raising your hips into the air and giving your opponent a chance to roll you from the top. Spread your weight ...
2on1 Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the significance behind Pulling Guard from Standing with 2on1 Control after Handfighting. [I] Utilize your Open Guard Hooks to help follow your opponent as he circles around your 2on1 Control. [II] If y...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg, Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control
     

1 Part Lesson — Paul expertly deconstructs the Spinning Back-Take from Side Control: [I] After stuffing the farside arm down and stepping over your opponent's head, pivot on your knee to spin around and catch the Seatbelt. Once fastene...
Standing Step Pass vs Open Guard to Knee-On-Belly to S-Mount
     

2 Part Lesson — Paul finishes his lecture on the Standing Step Pass: [I] The effectiveness of the Standing Step Pass, aka X-Pass, largely results from its ability to be reapplied immediately in succession until completion of the pass. ...
Back Escape, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount
     

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues his Back Escape Series: [I] If your opponent is adamant about keeping you on his choking-side, take yourself out of alignment with his hips by heisting over top of his leg and entwining it. Post back over...
Posted: 4615 days ago
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Standing Step Pass vs Open Guard, Knee-On-Belly, Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount
     

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the Standing Step Pass versus Open Guard to Knee-On-Belly to Side Control: [I] Step outside of your opponent's leg to place him down in an Open Half Guard Position, keeping his back flat on the mat with yo...
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