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...

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 and Nick demonstrate a cyclical drill that chains together the Elevator/Hook Sweep from Closed Guard with an Elbow/Knee Escape from (Bottom) Mount. Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard and take an...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul shows a series of grip-breaks from standing followed by a Single-Leg Takedown setup from 2-on-1 Control: After breaking your opponent's Collar & Sleeve Grips, retain control over the opponent's arm with a 2on1. Ci...

Upright posture, leverage, and structure, are the key aspects to force open the opponent's Closed Guard.

1 Part Lesson - Through leverage, break the opponent's Double Under Hook clasped around your torso. Change angles to create space for a far Under Hook and circle deeper to hold the entire lower body for the Hip Throw.

2 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a classic reversal from Closed Guard commonly known as an Elevator Sweep: Begin by breaking down your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard; knock away any posts on your torso while pulling with...

3 Part Lesson -- Paul sprawls, spins around to the back, sets his hooks, and finds the choke: Stuff your opponent's takedown by deflecting his or her penetration step downward into the mat. Lock your arms around the shoulders for a Fro...

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 ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo helps his students understand how to neutralize their opponent's attempt to escape from Back Control: [I] If your opponent begins using a 2on1 Grip to dismantle your grips and unfasten the Seatbelt, you must be ...

2 Part Lesson — Paul expounds on the subtle difference between a Hip-Escape and the Elbow-Escape: [I] When performing the Elbow Escape or Elbow/Knee Escape from the bottom of the Mount Position, your hips remain stationary while your u...

3 Part Lesson — Paul expertly supposes a Self-Defense scenario: [I] Tracking a standing opponent's movement from the Open Guard with rocking motion and optional post. [II] Intercepting a Punch or Kick with the feet from guard. [III] Pe...

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...