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.

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

2 Part Technique - When you have transitioned into Mount, open your arms for a stronger base to help prevent the opponent from rolling you. For the Cross Collar Choke, reach your hand deep inside with the thumb up and grab the collar. ...

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 - Avoid letting the opponent control your arms from Mount, which is needed to roll you over. If the opponent pushes at your knee for the half guard, bring your foot forward to counter his escape. Recognize if the oppon...

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 ...

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's hip and head first before forcing Knee on Belly. Have the opponent carry more weight by not resting your foot on the mat. Reapply another grip behind the opponent's back collar, remove your Kne...

3 Part Technique - Recovering the Closed Guard from underneath Side Control is a matter of applying the proper body mechanics and leverage against your opponent to create the space needed for escape. A normal hip escape in this situati...

2 Part Technique - Henrique shows how to break the Closed Guard, and pass the Open Guard from a technical base. Once his opponent's ankles uncross, he protects his hips from Open Guard attacks by holding his elbows close to his body an...

2 Part Technique - After opening your opponent's Closed Guard, you have the option of passing with either the Circle Pass or the Knee Slide. The breaking process for both is the same: Posture upright with a wide base, seizing both lape...

2 Part Technique - Once you've established the Mount position, transitioning into the Double Attack position is one of your best ways of landing a submission. Open up his lapel and slide your hand inside until it reaches a Collar Grip....

1 Part Technique - In terms of self-defense, if your opponent throws a swing at you, the worst thing you can do is cower backwards, allowing him to follow up with a barrage of punches. Instead, move into the sucker punch; avoiding the ...

2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Paul outlines the aspects of obtaining and maintaining the mount position. Ideally, your knees should occupy the space underneath your opponent's armpits; for one, it prevents him from hiding his arms...