1 Part Technique - The Traditonal and Basic Single leg takedown from the Head and Elbow control standing.

2 Part Technique - Before breaking the closed guard by standing, you must get good posture. A great way to get posture is to extend your arms right under the opponent's sternum and raise your head and upper body. Now, stand up and stag...

2 Part Technique - The Single Leg is one of the most used takedowns in grappling sports. This variation of the Single Leg uses the aid of the Collar to help break the opponent's posture.

2 Part Technique - Your ability to sweep effectively from butterfly is compromised if the opponent obtains Double Under Control. Utilize the Frame Escape to create enough space to sit up and gain Over Under Control. Shift your hips out...

2 Part Technique - After losing the battle for grips and control from standing, a savvy opponent will initiate a takedown attempt to capitalize on your shortcoming. Divert his momentum toward the mat with a sprawl, keeping your hips he...

1 Part Technique - Previously, Henrique demonstrated the Single Leg Takedown from Butterfly using the Technical Stand and finishing with "Running The Pipe". However, this finish can be thwarted if your opponent manages to escape his le...

2 Part Technique - Swim your non-collar gripping arm through the middle of Collar and Elbow Control to find the Single Leg. If the opponent's collar control extends you away, break his control first before securing the Single Leg again...

2 Part Technique - If an attacker pushes your chest, prepare for the next push and guide his arms around you with the prayer technique for Collar & Elbow Control. Keep your base between his feet as you spin into his hips for the throw ...

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...

2 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control to force the opponent into Open Guard. Pressure your knee forward and cut across to pass. Create more pressure by angling and pointing your knee away at the end. As the opponent attempts ...

2 Part Technique - Henrique continues with his lesson on Half Guard options from a Sprawled-On Single Leg. If your opponent is blocking your path to the back, switch your figure-four around his leg and rake out his ankle as you secure ...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains a major component in establishing Side Control after a Knee Slide Pass versus the Butterfly Guard: [I] Club your opponent from standing with a strong Collar Tie & Elbow Control as you pierce your knee thro...

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 ...