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Open-Guard Sweeps
     

3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul resorts to Open-Guard Sweeps as a reaction to getting his Closed-Guard broken: If your opponent is standing up and about to break open your Closed-Guard, immediately switch for a Cross-Guard; make a cr...
Posted: 1214 days ago
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Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     

1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates other options for escaping Side Control: Dig a backhanded-frame to sneak your nearside shoulder out from underneath your opponent and bridge your hips towards the outside; you can invert and clock out...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul takes a deep dive into the Góes Guard & Tripod Sweep: Technically speaking, the Goes Guard consists of two specific limb configurations; namely, same-side/opposite contact with your foot to the opponent's l...
Posted: 2558 days ago
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Back Escapes
     

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...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard > Triangle from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul shows attacks from Open Guard: Starting from Collar & Sleeve Control with a foot placed on the far biceps (aka Dariush Guard, Classic Guard, Tripod Guard, et al.) if your opponent recedes away and lessens the pres...
Posted: 2797 days ago
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Hand Fighting to 2on1 → Collar & Elbow Control Hook Sweep → Double Under Hook Lift
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps from Butterfly Guard: [I] Win dominant control over the position through the use of deliberate hand-fighting; either secure a grip on your opponent's wrist from above or below his hand and augment your ho...
Counter to Seatbelt Control → Back Escape → Guard Recovery
     

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, (...
Posted: 4053 days ago
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Intro to Spider/Open Guard Attacks
     

6 Part Lesson — Paul explains a variety of closely related Open Guard Attacks: [I; 0:00-4:13] "You're the only one who can open your guard." -- Never allow your opponent to gain the initiative and find his pass when your guard is about...
Counter to Seatbelt Control, 2on1 Back Escape, Twist to Guard vs Failing Back Contol
     

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues with his Back Escape Series: [I] When confronted with a tight Seatbelt on the choking side, insert either or your hands in between the Seatbelt, all the while defending the choke, and build a frame to pop...
Back Escape, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount
     

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues his Back Escape Series: [I] If your opponent is adamant about keeping you on his choking-side, take yourself out of alignment with his hips by heisting over top of his leg and entwining it. Post back over...
Posted: 4569 days ago
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Back Escape
     

2 Part Lesson — Paul reviews the most basic Back Escape: [I] When confronted with the Seatbelt, fall to the side of your free shoulder and use your hand to loosen free your other shoulder so that it can land on the mat. Once both shoul...
Posted: 4570 days ago
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Techniques: Back Escape (298)
Balloon Sweep from Spider Guard, Sickle Sweep from Spider Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches multiple interconnected sweeps from Spider Guard: [I] If you feel through your Spider Hooks that your opponent is leaning forward, replace your Stirrup (Foot-On-Bicep) for both feet on his hips for the Over...
Breaking Grips from Butterfly, Foot Wipe Escape vs Toreando Pass, Foot Wipe Escape vs Knee-On-Belly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates three essential recoveries against a standing-passer with grips made on your legs in Butterfly Guard: [I] If your opponent cups your ankles and raises them off of the mat, free your feet by kicking ...
2on1 Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

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...
Back Escape, Counter to Seatbelt Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount Recovery
     

3 Part Technique — Paul identifies the keys to escaping the Back when his opponent has Seatbelt Control. If you can manage your shoulder free and are close to the 'Escape-Side' of the Seatbelt, raise your hips into the air and slide yo...
Posted: 4850 days ago
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Bridge to Half Guard vs Knee on Belly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Single Leg vs Side Control
     

3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge against the opponent's Knee on Belly as a connection to offensively attack with a Hook Sweep from Half Guard. As the opponent starts to cross his knee against your Half Guard to pass, use the Sing...
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, Arm Control Roll vs Stacking Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Focus on the opponent's elbow as he stacks you to pass, because that point of control deflects his ability to hold your upper body down. Chaining together techniques keeps you in the game offensively and defensively,...
Posted: 5005 days ago
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2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, 2on1 from Butterfly to Back Control, Rear Naked Choke
     

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...
Frame Escape vs Underhook & Head Control, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

1 Part Technique - Build a frame in front of your opponent's face if he locks Underhook & Head Control; this can be assisted with a bridge. You may need to bridge into both directions to remove his crossface and frame hard enough to un...
Posted: 5170 days ago
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Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Guard Pull from Standing, Single Leg from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Upon starting the match, Paul opts to pull guard with 2on1 Control; one can establish these grips by baiting the opponent with a same-side free wrist grip. As the opponent attempts to yank his arm free after you've p...
Single Leg vs Side Control, Sit Out Escape from Turtle to Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - While held under the Side Control, keep your arms out of danger by keeping them bent close to your body and combine the bridge with the hip escape to attack for the Single Leg. If your opponent sprawls free, leaving ...
Rolling Leg Catch Escape from Turtle, Back Escape
     

1 Part Technique - Control the opponent's wrist and elbow to prevent from being choked in Turtle. Roll and capture his trailing leg, locking his body into place. Press your shoulders to the mat and break his control to escape the Seat ...
Posted: 5205 days ago
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Turning Escape vs Mount, Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping from the High Mount is a procedure which leaves no room for mistakes, but precision in movement is the price you have to pay for letting him get that far. Start with freeing your arms by bracing against his ...
Posted: 5269 days ago
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Pull Guard, Balloon Sweep, Tripod Sweep, Single Leg from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - If you notice you're outmatched in the stand-up battle, don't hesitate to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard rather than with a takedown or throw. Sweeping your opponent afterward is a matter reading his w...
Breaking Gi Grips, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Break the opponent's grips and controls to keep the positions neutral. If the opponent forces you into open guard, use the Tripod sweep to score or connect other offensive techniques. For example, if the opponent ste...
Posted: 5379 days ago
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