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Open-Guard Sweeps
     

3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul resorts to Open-Guard Sweeps as a reaction to getting his Closed-Guard broken: If your opponent is standing up and about to break open your Closed-Guard, immediately switch for a Cross-Guard; make a cr...
Posted: 1169 days ago
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Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul takes a deep dive into the Góes Guard & Tripod Sweep: Technically speaking, the Goes Guard consists of two specific limb configurations; namely, same-side/opposite contact with your foot to the opponent's l...
Posted: 2513 days ago
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Tripod Sweep from Open Guard > Triangle from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul shows attacks from Open Guard: Starting from Collar & Sleeve Control with a foot placed on the far biceps (aka Dariush Guard, Classic Guard, Tripod Guard, et al.) if your opponent recedes away and lessens the pres...
Posted: 2752 days ago
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Closed Guard Attacks
     

5 Part Lesson — Paul derives an offensive sequence: [I] Starting from Closed Guard, use your knees and a Cross Collar Grip to break your opponent's posture and keep their neck nearby; shift your hip to the outside opposite of your init...
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...
Intro to Spider/Open Guard Attacks
     

6 Part Lesson — Paul explains a variety of closely related Open Guard Attacks: [I; 0:00-4:13] "You're the only one who can open your guard." -- Never allow your opponent to gain the initiative and find his pass when your guard is about...
Balloon Sweep from Spider Guard, Sickle Sweep from Spider Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches multiple interconnected sweeps from Spider Guard: [I] If you feel through your Spider Hooks that your opponent is leaning forward, replace your Stirrup (Foot-On-Bicep) for both feet on his hips for the Over...
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 ...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Omoplata from Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Technique — Counter your opponent's attempt to flatten your Butterfly Guard with Over/Under Control in his favor by resisting the fall long enough to insert a frame and hip escape for the Omoplata. While framing against his adva...
Posted: 4776 days ago
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Scissor Sweep from De-La-Riva Guard, Modified Wishbone Sweep from Single Leg Control
     

2 Part Technique - In second half of Henrique's lesson on sweeping from De La Riva Guard, we explore our options when our opponent kneels away from the Wishbone Sweep and in the process, becomes susceptible to a modified Scissor Sweep....
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...
Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Guard Pull from Standing, Single Leg from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Upon starting the match, Paul opts to pull guard with 2on1 Control; one can establish these grips by baiting the opponent with a same-side free wrist grip. As the opponent attempts to yank his arm free after you've p...
Knee Slide Pass, Back Step Pass, Back Step to Mount, Leg Over Pass, Leg Over to Back Step Pass
     

5 Part Technique - Once you've crossed your knee past your opponent's Half Guard, getting your foot out is relatively trivial, but scoring the pass can be quite arduous unless you can find an underhook to establish the Side Control. If...
Underhook & Head Control vs Half Guard, Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard, Monoplata vs Side Control
     

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...
Scissor Sweep from Open Guard, Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard, Armbar from Mount
     

2 Part Technique - If a postured opponent stand to break your Closed Guard incorrectly by stepping up with the wrong leg, take advantage of the bench he creates for your own leg and use it to execute the Scissor Sweep into mount. If he...
Pull Guard, Balloon Sweep, Tripod Sweep, Single Leg from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - If you notice you're outmatched in the stand-up battle, don't hesitate to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard rather than with a takedown or throw. Sweeping your opponent afterward is a matter reading his w...
Breaking Gi Grips, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Break the opponent's grips and controls to keep the positions neutral. If the opponent forces you into open guard, use the Tripod sweep to score or connect other offensive techniques. For example, if the opponent ste...
Posted: 5334 days ago
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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: 5334 days ago
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Balloon Sweep from Open Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Your opponent doesn't break your Closed Guard; you release it. That's the attitude and protocol you should abide by when your opponent stands and is close to uncrossing your ankles. Don't let him feel like he's in co...
Posted: 5406 days ago
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Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard, Mount
     

1 Part Technique - If your opponent tries to break your Closed Guard by standing up to his feet, grab behind both of his ankles and trip him backwards from your Open Guard. Drive both of your shins into his waist while you throw your h...
Posted: 5418 days ago
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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,...
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: 5569 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: 5673 days ago
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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: 5723 days ago
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