3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Bernardo shows some of his favorite ways to pass the Spider-Guard: If your opponent finds Double-Sleeve Control and places one foot your hip and their other onto your biceps, maintain a strong base and work...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul shows a series of grip-breaks from standing followed by a Single-Leg Takedown setup from 2-on-1 Control: After breaking your opponent's Collar & Sleeve Grips, retain control over the opponent's arm with a 2on1. Ci...

3 Part Lesson -- If an adversary steps back to load up a hooking punch, step forward and fill the inside space with a frame that deflects the blow to the outside and allows you to close the distance for the clinch. Hide your shoulder u...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo stresses the importance of Hand-Fighting: [I] Don't allow your opponent to dictate the pace and control of the battle on the feet; utilize your hands to ward off grips and keep your opponent from getting a hold ...

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 — Marcelo talks about foresight, basic hand-fighting skills, avoiding secure grips on your collar, and finishing the Single Leg Takedown from the feet.

2 Part Lesson — Paul covers the Stacking Pass in greater detail: [I] Thumb-inside grip allows greater drive forward for pressure, a fingers-inside allows you to hold your elbow in tightly to maintain position. Don't turn when you pass ...

1 Part Lesson — Paul gives the details for the Double Under Stacking Pass: [I] Elevate the opponent's hips up onto your lap by ramping his legs on your shoulders with the Double Underhooks. Replace your hand with your knee to make a ki...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches the "Hanging Single": Use the collar grip to swing around onto the Single Leg using your own bodyweight. If he breaks down to the mat, lift his knee as you drive him over flat. If he doesn't come down after...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches one last grip break from Standing: [I] If your opponent makes a strong grip over your shoulder and grabs your jacket from the back, place both hands under his armpit, duck your head underneath, and shove hi...

1 Part Lesson — Paul demonstrates a few important details regarding the Stand-Up exchange: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your sleeve, roll your wrist and circle your hand around the grip to break it. If he grabs your collar, rem...

1 Part Lesson — Paul explicates details on the Stacking Pass after Breaking the Closed Guard: [I] It is important to understand when to turn the corner for the Stacking Pass: too early, and you risk being Triangled; too late, and you m...

2 Part Lesson — Paul shows two instances of smashing the opponent's guard; one as a pass after breaking the Closed Guard, and the other after defending an Armbar: [I] Gain upright posture, gather both lapels, turn your elbow outward, l...