3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul masterfully demonstrates multiple options for the Armbar from S-Mount: Apply a Cross-Collar Grip against your opponent's lapel from the top of the Full-Mount Position; use your free-hand to help open u...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates effective tactics for increasing your ability to maintain the mount position when your opponent attempts to counter with either an Elbow-Knee Escape or the Upa/Bridge Escape. Monitoring the position o...

4 Part Lesson — Paul masterfully explains the Full Mount Position and several Submission finishes for Self-Defense: [I]Paul explains how to make your Mount feel heavier than you physically appear. The technique focuses on understanding...

3 Part Lesson — Paul shows 3 interrelated submissions strung together from Mount: [I] Upon inserting your hand inside your opponent's collar from the Full Mount Position, prepare to adjust your hips so that your opponent no longer has ...

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 — Paul teaches how the Americana and Armbar are correlated in Mount: [I] The Americana (aka Keylock, Ude Garami, Double Wristlock, et al) can be applied from Mount by forcing the opponent's wrist down to the mat by his he...

3 Part Lesson — Paul elucidates some key details in obtaining the Armbar from the Mount Position: [I] Threaten the opponent with a deep cross collar grip to begin exposing his arm for attack when he defends. Cup behind his triceps, pul...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo identifies an several important details when attempting the Armbar from Mount: [I] Before translating your legs across the face and chest of your opponent, make sure to press his arm across his body while also t...

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...

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.

2 Part Technique - Use an Under Hook or Head Control from Open Guard to neutralize the opponent's movement by pinning his back to the mat in Half Guard. Wrap your arm around the opponent's head, grasp near his shoulder, and turn your w...

2 Part Technique - The Stacking Pass can not only lead to Side Control, but can also allow you to take the back. If your opponent incorrectly rolls over his shoulder, or you intentionally force him into that direction, immediately run ...