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Circling Pass, Side Control to North South, Knee on Belly, Underhook and Head Control
     

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; (...
Circling Pass vs Open Guard > Knee on Belly > Under Hook and Head Control from Side Control
     

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...
Farside Armbar, Overhook Armbar, and the Paper Cutter Choke
     

4 Part Lesson — Paul breaks down the intricacies behind attacking the far-side arm from Side Control: [I] First, he shows how to control the arm with an Underhook for a transition around the head into an Armlock. [II] Next, Paul shows ...
Hand Fighting to 2on1 → Collar & Elbow Control Hook Sweep → Double Under Hook Lift
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps from Butterfly Guard: [I] Win dominant control over the position through the use of deliberate hand-fighting; either secure a grip on your opponent's wrist from above or below his hand and augment your ho...
Far Side Armbar from Knee on Belly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the basics behind his version of the Farside Armbar: [I] If you're caught off guard when your opponent looks to roll away from your Seatbelt Control, i.e. you've missed the chance to follow tightly behi...
Far Side Overhook Armbar from Side Control -> Kimura Grip from North South -> Kimura from Side Control -> Nearside Kimura Grip from Side Control
     

3 Part Lesson - Paul shows the Kimura and variations: [I] If you lose your opponent's hand from your shoulder while setting up the Farside/Overhook Armbar, catch his hand in a figure-four, double-wristlock aka Kimura Grip. Pinch your k...
Breaking Grips from Butterfly, Foot Wipe Escape vs Toreando Pass, Foot Wipe Escape vs Knee-On-Belly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates three essential recoveries against a standing-passer with grips made on your legs in Butterfly Guard: [I] If your opponent cups your ankles and raises them off of the mat, free your feet by kicking ...
2on1 Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the significance behind Pulling Guard from Standing with 2on1 Control after Handfighting. [I] Utilize your Open Guard Hooks to help follow your opponent as he circles around your 2on1 Control. [II] If y...
Cross Arm Trap vs Hip Bump Sweep, Knee Slide Pass vs Closed Guard, North South Choke from Side Mount with Cross Arm Trap
     

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...
Far Side Overhook Armbar from Side Control, Kimura from Side Control, Mount to Back Control, Rear Naked Choke
     

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,...
Over Under Control vs Butterfly, Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Hook Sweep, Kick-Back Pass vs Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly can be offensive, in that you can initiate the attack after clearing the opponent's hands and forming Over Under Control; and it can be defensive, as a countermeasure when your oppone...
Folding Pass vs Butterfly, Under Hook and Head Control vs Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Initiate passing after forcing the opponent's back to the mat. Knock at the opponent's aligned knees and follow behind with your weight on top. Control the opponent's upper body and hold the opponent's knees together...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, 2on1 from Butterfly to Back Control, Rear Naked Choke
     

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...
2on1 from Closed Guard, Taking The Back from Closed Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - 2on1 Control can be a devastating addition to your hand-fighting arsenal, particularly from the Closed Guard. Capture the Pistol Grip on the cross sleeve after breaking off his control over your lapels and tuck his h...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Single Leg from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting and movement to defend the opponent's foward passing pressure from standing. Continue to reset the position by moving backwards until you are comfortable attacking. The Single Leg is a great techniq...
Posted: 5340 days ago
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Double Leg Takedown, Guillotine Escape vs Closed Guard, Guillotine Escape from Side Control, Side Control to North South
     

3 Part Technique - Paul goes over three very common scenarios after taking your opponent down with a Double Leg Takedown. If he threatens to submit you with a Guillotine Choke, trap his elbow from shelving onto your shoulder and drive ...
Hand Fighting, Over Under Control, Double Under Control, Rear Cross Lapel and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Rear Cross Lapel and Elbow Control from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent for controls, while preventing him from establishing his own grips. Secure the Over Under Control and Hook Sweep traditionally. If you feel the opponent is very strong or large,...
Over Under Control vs Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

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...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - It is paramount that you protect your legs from controls and grips while playing butterfly guard. Drape your arms over your legs to help block access to your gi pants while your hands are ready to defend against ankl...
Posted: 5575 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Mobility is a strong advantage the Butterfly Guard has over traditional Open Guards. If the opponent forces your back to the mat, you will lose it. The first line of defense is Hand Fighting to maintain the position....
Posted: 5679 days ago
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Breaking the Closed Guard, Circling Pass, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Control inside the opponent's arms to protect your legs when you stand to break the closed guard. If you get caught in Half Guard when Circling to Pass, use the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard. The Over Under Pass is t...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing any control. If the opponent steps inside when you are not ready for the attack, just push away to reset the position. If the opponent decides to pass on hi...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Single Leg from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Hand Fight from Butterfly to prevent the opponent from establishing the controls needed to put your back on the mat. You must understand when to retreat or attack against a standing opponent in your Butterfly Guard. ...
Posted: 5729 days ago
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Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips, and Over Under Control from Butterfly to Hook Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - It's best to Hand Fight and break grips before the opponent can finalize a strong and secure grip on your pant legs. However, if the opponent is able to grab inside of your pants, use the side of your hands to chop a...
Collar and Elbow, and Over Under Hook Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent may try to grab the inside of your pants, so quickly break the grips before they can establish a full control. Now, immediately control the Collar and Elbow and kick the bottom leg out to complete the sw...
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