Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Paul demonstrates the Back-Step Pass: If your opponent is able to under-hook you from their half-guard, you can try framing against their shoulder to make enough space for a quick pummel of your own under...

2 Part Technique - The Back Step Half Guard is a great solution when you cannot establish an underhook for passing. Sometimes the opponent may secure an underhook in Half Guard, so use the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite s...

2 Part Technique - Over / Under Guard and Halfguard Pass using the Collar and Arm Control. This is the preferred Nogi version of this pass using Underhook and Head control.

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass uses a different control for Gi and Nogi. In Gi, continue to use the Over Under Control, while in Nogi use an Under Hook and Head Control instead. The Under Hook and Head Control is better for Nog...

2 Part Technique - It is always better to defeat an opponent's offense, before it can even occur. This idea makes the Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard is a very successful technique against the opponent's Deep Half Guard attem...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent pushes away to resist your guard pass, he will create space for the Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard. Bring your knee close to your elbow to press down for the pass, while continuing hip pres...

2 Part Technique - It can be easy to secure Half Guard, yet difficult to pass the position if the opponent uses a Lock Down Half Guard. Immediately use the Under Hook and Head Control to prevent him from going underneath you for the sw...

2 Part Technique - Maintain your balance if the opponent jumps guard while standing and do not become straight. The opponent can secure and easy take down when if remain perpendicular. Press against the opponent's hip and knee to break...

2 Part Technique - If you lose the important under hook in the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, flatten the opponent down using your weight to prevent him from taking your back. Back step over using your new base, bring your hip to the m...

2 Part Technique - Use Under Hook and Head control for passing with the Over Under Pass in nogi. The opponent will be vulnerable to the North South Choke, if he insists on pushing your hip away to prevent you from establishing side con...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is content on holding you defensively in half guard, switching your base from side to side can create openings for scoring an underhook when he tries to follow you. Attempt the Back Step first to rel...

2 Part Technique - This is a situation to use the traditional Nogi Over Under Pass Control in Gi. If the opponent forces his forearm against your face to prevent the Over Under Control for the Over Under Pass, use the Under Hook and He...