1 Part Lesson - Through leverage, break the opponent's Double Under Hook clasped around your torso. Change angles to create space for a far Under Hook and circle deeper to hold the entire lower body for the Hip Throw.

2 Part Lesson — Paul shows the Standing Guillotine as a counter to a tackle: [I] Brace for impact by placing both hands outstretched against the opponent's shoulders as your feet find the proper footing to keep your body at an angle an...

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches punch-block defense from standing, an armbar from mount, and taking the back to the rear naked choke.

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the basics of the Back Escape from Seatbelt Control: [I] Address the threat of the choke first by seizing control over your opponent's choking hand, using both of your hands to grab onto his wrist, hand, (...

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Self-Defense tactic for a Follow-Up Shove from an aggressor: [I] Anticipate a second push from an adversary and meet it by fencing both arms inside, thus deflecting his attempt and crashing into his body ...

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...

2 Part Lesson - Create distance with your arms against the opponent's Bear Hug and actively circle towards his back. If the opponent continues to step around to counter your throw, sit him to the mat.

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Self-Defense maneuver followed by a throwdown: [I] When closing the distance on an a blocked Overhand Right, collapse your weight onto the opponent's punch with your inside arm as you wrap around his body...

3 Part Technique — When your opponent captures a Bodylock around your torso, immediately look to connect your hands together for Double Overhooks and create distance between your hips and his. Avoid his takedown by launching into one o...

2 Part Technique - Frame against the opponent to block his takedown and prevent him from grabbing your legs. Attack the opponent's exposed neck with a Guillotine and react appropriately to his escape. If the opponent grabs over, use hi...

1 Part Technique - Swim your arms inside to counter the opponent's grab. Establish the control needed to throw your opponent. Continue controlling around the opponent's arm and transition your hands to lock against his elbow.

1 Part Technique - If an attacker tries to restrain you with a Front Bearhug, i.e. with both of your arms trapped by you sides, quickly frame against his hips and drop it a strong base. Use the frame to pop open the hug, allowing you t...