2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Thomas incorporates a Head-Lock Escape into a sequence starting from standing and finishing with an Arm-Lock: If your opponent is on top and secures a basic headlock control on you (i.e. Scarf-Hold, Kesa-ga...

2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul briefly instructs an important detail regarding connected reactions while passing: After knocking your opponent backwards from seated upright to lying recumbent, use your hands to post against their st...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches several responses to pass a defensive Open Guard: If you encounter your opponent's Frames (arms posting out) against your upper body after clearing his or her legs, you can react in a few different ways; (...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches how to get the Rear Naked Choke when his opponent defends from your Strong-Side Back Control: If your opponent is fighting with both arms and tucking his or chin to avoid your attack, stack the odds in yo...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul shows several options for defeating your opponent's frames that counter your pass: Shown are three options; rewind against the hip into a Leg-Drag, run around to N/S, or throw your shin across the stomach for Knee...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul defends against the Rear Waist Lock: Run your hips away from the opponent's, placing weight on top of your opponent's shoulders with your back. Work your hands against both wrists and angle your hip against the op...

3 Part Lesson -- Paul shows us a choke, its counter, and a re-counter: Concentrate on supplying pressure into the sides of your opponent's neck via the thinnest part of your forearm, i.e. the 'blade' of your arm. Hang from your opponen...

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 ...

4 Part Lesson — Paul describes several variations of countering the Front Body-Lock from the Standing Position. Sag your weight on the opponent's arms, keeping your hips far away from direct access. Try to make a frame on the opponent'...

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 shows the ins and outs of Back Control Recovery: [I] If your opponent falls to his Escape-Side and takes out your Bottom-Hook, cinch up your Seatbelt and use your freed leg to drive him over to turtle; when he resi...