2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Special guest instructor, Thomas Lisboa, teaches some basic self-defense tactics for a standing attacker against bottom position: If threatened by an opponent while you are stuck on the ground, it is import...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul explains how Marcelo prefers to pass his opponent's Half Guard while wearing the gi. The idea is avoid raising your hips into the air and giving your opponent a chance to roll you from the top. Spread your weight ...

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.

2 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches Back-Escapes from both the Strong-Side & Weak-Side Back Control: Pummel your head underneath your opponent's head while defending against the choking arm with both hands. Seek to place your shoulders on th...

1 Part Lesson — Paul demonstrates an option using the lapel to help take down his opponent: [I] Win an opposite (same-side; right to left, vice versa) collar grip from the standing position and gain control over the other side by grabb...

2 Part Lesson — Paul shows the Standing Guillotine as a counter to a tackle: [I] Brace for impact by placing both hands outstretched against the opponent's shoulders as your feet find the proper footing to keep your body at an angle an...

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches punch-block defense from standing, an armbar from mount, and taking the back to the rear naked choke.

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.

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the basics of the Back Escape from Seatbelt Control: [I] Address the threat of the choke first by seizing control over your opponent's choking hand, using both of your hands to grab onto his wrist, hand, (...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches the "Hanging Single": Use the collar grip to swing around onto the Single Leg using your own bodyweight. If he breaks down to the mat, lift his knee as you drive him over flat. If he doesn't come down after...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches one last grip break from Standing: [I] If your opponent makes a strong grip over your shoulder and grabs your jacket from the back, place both hands under his armpit, duck your head underneath, and shove hi...

1 Part Lesson — Paul demonstrates a few important details regarding the Stand-Up exchange: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your sleeve, roll your wrist and circle your hand around the grip to break it. If he grabs your collar, rem...