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...

3 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a Gi-version of the North/South Choke: Maneuver your legs around your opponent when they attempt to assume a defensive posture while mounted; reposition your base so that you accommodate the space cre...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul shows 3 transitions after establishing Knee-on-Belly: If your opponent protects his her neck while also hiding their elbows from attack, advance to the Full-Mount Position. If your opponent turns into you, float o...

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 -- Paul assembles a sequence initiating with a Takedown (Hip Throw; O-Goshi), transitioning to the Full-Mount from Knee-On-Belly (Ukigatame; Tateshihogatame), and terminating with a Technical Mount (S-Mount, Ukigatame) wh...

3 Part Lesson -- If an adversary steps back to load up a hooking punch, step forward and fill the inside space with a frame that deflects the blow to the outside and allows you to close the distance for the clinch. Hide your shoulder u...

2 Part Lesson — Paul espouses the proper reaction and defense to the Standing Guillotine Choke: [I] Paradoxically, place your head in deeper, so that you can step inward and wrap around the opponent's shoulder, opposite of the side you...

4 Part Lesson — Paul masterfully explains the Full Mount Position and several Submission finishes for Self-Defense: [I]Paul explains how to make your Mount feel heavier than you physically appear. The technique focuses on understanding...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks about foresight, basic hand-fighting skills, avoiding secure grips on your collar, and finishing the Single Leg Takedown from the feet.

3 Part Lesson - Paul illustrates how to break open the opponent's Closed Guard using the key component of Jiu-Jitsu, leverage. Following an Under Hook and Head Control to pin the opponent down and force Mount, Paul demonstrates anticip...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches the third and final installment on the Single Leg for the class: [III] If you can manage to find the collar up and through the opponent's legs, latching onto his lapel with both hands will secure the finish...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches the basic Single Leg Takedown starting from Collar & Sleeve Control: [I] Lead your opponent into your shot by circling away from leg you intend on attacking. Make sure to step up with your head inside and w...