3 Part Lesson - Paul executes a series of techniques to escape the opponent's Scarf Hold. Use a sequence of bridging, bumping, and framing to free yourself.

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 - Henrique reviews a lesson he taught previously to prepare his students for the next sequence of techniques from the North South Bridge Escape series. Cupping the bicep, use a strong bridge to swing your body undernea...

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...

2 Part Technique - The key here in escaping the Scarfhold, is to align your bridge parallel against your opponent's centerline, increasing the torque about his rotational axis, and disconnecting his hips from the mat, loading them into...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent stabilizes a headlock by capturing your tricep along with head control, you will no longer be able to apply the basic escapes that involve either building a frame, or hiding your elbow. To escape the...