2 Part Technique - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

3 Part Technique - When your opponent makes a mistake, never let it slide; pounce on every opportunity to capitalize on his miscalculation. This is true in the case of your opponent attempting to stand up in your Closed Guard. If he st...

2 Part Technique - Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard making his collar readily accessible for a deep grip for both hands. Guide your four fingers under his gi with your thumbs on outside and close to his nape. Appl...

2 Part Technique - Block your opponent's sucker punch attack from the inside as you close the distance and gain Over Under Control from Standing. Continue to block his arm from punching and step behind him so that your far foot is alig...

2 Part Technique - Rather than looking to pass his opponent's guard with an underhook to stabilize the top position, Henrique teaches a way to pass the Half Guard with heavy crossface pressure. After breaking the opponent's Closed Guar...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent tries to break your Closed Guard by standing up to his feet, grab behind both of his ankles and trip him backwards from your Open Guard. Drive both of your shins into his waist while you throw your h...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent fails to break your Closed Guard open when he stands up, underhook his ankle and place your other hand onto the mat, pushing your weight onto his hips with the Handstand Sweep. Lay your weight onto h...

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

4 Part Lesson — Paul masterfully explains the Full Mount Position and several Submission finishes for Self-Defense: [I]Paul explains how to make your Mount feel heavier than you physically appear. The technique focuses on understanding...

3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul masterfully demonstrates multiple options for the Armbar from S-Mount: Apply a Cross-Collar Grip against your opponent's lapel from the top of the Full-Mount Position; use your free-hand to help open u...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates effective tactics for increasing your ability to maintain the mount position when your opponent attempts to counter with either an Elbow-Knee Escape or the Upa/Bridge Escape. Monitoring the position o...

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...