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...

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...

4 Part Lesson — Paul describes several variations of countering the Front Body-Lock from the Standing Position. Sag your weight on the opponent's arms, keeping your hips far away from direct access. Try to make a frame on the opponent'...

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.

1 Part Lesson — Paul demonstrates how to avoid domination by a Cross-Collar Grip from the Standing Position: [I] After freeing your sleeve from any grips your opponent makes on your arm, make a Thumb-Down Grip over your opponent's Cros...

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Self-Defense tactic for a Follow-Up Shove from an aggressor: [I] Anticipate a second push from an adversary and meet it by fencing both arms inside, thus deflecting his attempt and crashing into his body ...

4 Part Lesson - Intercept the opponent's hands before he grabs, or execute a method of Grip Breaking which sparks a moment to bond your own controls.

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 - Pulling guard without your grips is ill-advised; hand-fight for 2on1 Control before stepping in between his legs and sitting down for Butterfly Guard. Transfer your grip from the 2on1 with your hand on his elbow to h...

1 Part Technique - Create a frame with your hands and bridge against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to escape. Instead of recovering into Closed Guard, sit into Butterfly Guard. Use the foot below your Under Hook to lift an...

1 Part Technique - The two primary components to the proper execution of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly are post prevention and hook elevation. Whether controlling your opponent's upper body with Collar & Elbow Control or Over Under Con...