1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a critical sequence terminating in strangulation: Be mindful of how much weight you allocate and redistribute during control of the Full Mount Position; typically you will want your hips heavy and you...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul explains how Marcelo prefers to pass his opponent's Half Guard while wearing the gi. The idea is avoid raising your hips into the air and giving your opponent a chance to roll you from the top. Spread your weight ...

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

2 Part Lesson — Paul makes an advanced technique seem simple by explaining it in great detail: [I] Paul shows how you can readily gain access to the Crucifix and the Choke/Armbar Double-Attack from off of the Double Under Pass series (...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo demonstrates the 2nd easiest Guard Pass, The Circle Pass, and later shows how to defend against the Kimura, finishing with a Half Guard Pass. Marcelo was able to successfully land the easier guard pass at ADC...

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...

3 Part Technique - Henrique demonstrates how to open up your opponent for attack from the Side Control. The key movement in this lesson is the isolation of the farside arm with an overhook. This overhook can be parlayed into an armbar,...

2 Part Technique - Pulling guard without your grips is ill-advised; hand-fight for 2on1 Control before stepping in between his legs and sitting down for Butterfly Guard. Transfer your grip from the 2on1 with your hand on his elbow to h...

1 Part Technique - While standing inside of your opponent's Open Guard, perhaps after a Guard Break or shoving him back from his Butterfly, hide your hips from his feet with your elbows and gain control over his collar and knee. Pin hi...

3 Part Technique - Create attacking opportunities by transitioning to Knee on Belly. If the opponent freezes and doesn't react, force him to turn and expose his back.

3 Part Technique - Seeking the underhook while held in your opponent's Half Guard can be problematic, especially when he is committed to preventing you from establishing upper body control for a pass. This scenario is a prime example o...

1 Part Technique - Frame against your attacker's face to release yourself from his Double Under Control, and pummel for and underhook of your own. If he leaves the space open, take the second underhook for a much more dominant Body Loc...