2 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches Back-Escapes from both the Strong-Side & Weak-Side Back Control: Pummel your head underneath your opponent's head while defending against the choking arm with both hands. Seek to place your shoulders on th...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains a major component in establishing Side Control after a Knee Slide Pass versus the Butterfly Guard: [I] Club your opponent from standing with a strong Collar Tie & Elbow Control as you pierce your knee thro...

2 Part Technique — Be wary of the Hip Bump Sweep from Closed Guard, especially after taking down a larger opponent. He may try to take advantage of your low posture after the takedown, so be prepared to lay your weight into his hips as...

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...

2 Part Technique - While controlling the opponent's upper body, transition yourself into mount. Offensively attacking will force the opponent into exposing himself to new attacks. If the opponent glues his elbow inwards to prevent your...

3 Part Technique - Standing up is the best way to break the Closed Guard. Control his collars, pin his hip down, and stand up to your feet at an angle to uncross his ankles off your back. Once open, use your posture to protect your hip...

2 Part Technique - If an attacker pushes your chest, prepare for the next push and guide his arms around you with the prayer technique for Collar & Elbow Control. Keep your base between his feet as you spin into his hips for the throw ...

1 Part Technique - If you are being dragged backward with a headlock from behind, pull his elbow away from your neck to prevent choking and spin around your adversary's leg, facing the opposite direction. Take him down to the ground wi...

1 Part Technique - The two primary components to the proper execution of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly are post prevention and hook elevation. Whether controlling your opponent's upper body with Collar & Elbow Control or Over Under Con...

1 Part Technique - Counter an opponent's front bodylock by creating a frame and breaking his grip. Execute the break by overhooking your arm across his body, and stepping backward after framing your forearm on his neck. In a self-defen...

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...

2 Part Technique - You can always Break the Closed Guard by standing, however it would best to defeat the Closed Guard before you are even put in that situation by using your Knee Inside.