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 demonstrates a rear takedown that bypasses the guard: Hiding your head from back-elbows while holding the Back Bodylock (Rear Clinch, Waistlock from behind, et al.), outstretch your leg and step on your opponent's...

4 Part Lesson — Paul breaks down the intricacies behind attacking the far-side arm from Side Control: [I] First, he shows how to control the arm with an Underhook for a transition around the head into an Armlock. [II] Next, Paul shows ...

1 Part Lesson — Paul elucidates the details for Mounting: [I] The main idea to keep in mind after passing the hips and guard of the opponent is to fill the inside-space; this includes the sides of the body from elbow to knee, as well a...

1 Part Lesson — Paul explains how to transition to the Knee-On-Belly Position from Cross Side Mount: [I] Pay attention to your grips and the distribution of your weight with your shin across the opponent's stomach. Build a wall against...

2 Part Lesson - Turning the opponent onto his side is key when executing the Far Side Armbar. If he connects his hand to obstruct your movement, re-position yourself to attack with the Paper Cutter Choke.

2 Part Technique — Marcelo demonstrates the 2nd easiest Guard Pass, The Circle Pass, and later shows how to defend against the Kimura, finishing with a Half Guard Pass. Marcelo was able to successfully land the easier guard pass at ADC...

3 Part Technique - Henrique demonstrates how to open up your opponent for attack from the Side Control. The key movement in this lesson is the isolation of the farside arm with an overhook. This overhook can be parlayed into an armbar,...

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...

3 Part Technique - Paul beautifully explains the proper sequence to follow for breaking out of the Closed Guard, circling around for the pass, and establishing the Side Control or Knee-On-Belly when your opponent tries to create a fram...

2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Paul outlines the aspects of obtaining and maintaining the mount position. Ideally, your knees should occupy the space underneath your opponent's armpits; for one, it prevents him from hiding his arms...

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...

1 Part Technique - The Stacking Pass is an excellent option for when you've opened your opponent's guard, are in the ready-position with your elbows in, and he doesn't allow you to press either of his legs to the mat. Instead of pinnin...