2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul briefly instructs an important detail regarding connected reactions while passing: After knocking your opponent backwards from seated upright to lying recumbent, use your hands to post against their st...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches how to get the Rear Naked Choke when his opponent defends from your Strong-Side Back Control: If your opponent is fighting with both arms and tucking his or chin to avoid your attack, stack the odds in yo...

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...

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

2 Part Lesson — Paul shows the ins and outs of Back Control Recovery: [I] If your opponent falls to his Escape-Side and takes out your Bottom-Hook, cinch up your Seatbelt and use your freed leg to drive him over to turtle; when he resi...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explicates how to Take-The-Back starting from the Front-Headlock-Position: [I] Avoid letting the opponent block your access to the back (like a turnstyle) by sucking his elbow inward and driving your knee inside be...

2 Part Lesson - Drive the opponent into opening space underneath his shoulder, tuck your knee in, and drag the opponent on top into Back Control. Pay attention during the transition, because he will often be vulnerable to an attack.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the significance behind Pulling Guard from Standing with 2on1 Control after Handfighting. [I] Utilize your Open Guard Hooks to help follow your opponent as he circles around your 2on1 Control. [II] If y...

2 Part Technique — In Paul's Fundamental Lv. II Class, he teaches his students how to catch the Crucifix Position when an opponent attempts to escape from the Turtle Position. Keeping his Seatbelt Control tight, Paul follows behind the...

2 Part Technique - After you've killed your opponents hip with the Folding Pass, he will more than likely try to escape by turning over toward Turtle and somersaulting back into guard with the Hip Roll Escape. Don't lose your edge; you...

2 Part Technique - Getting attacked isn't necessarily a bad thing; if you can recover effectively, oftentimes the opportunity for the submission surfaces in the exposition of your opponent's failed attempt. Utilizing the Backdown Guard...

3 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control from standing to force the opponent's balance forwards and secure the Front Head Lock. Drag the opponent down with the control and run towards his back, securing the Seat Belt Control.