2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

2 Part Technique - This is a great sequence of techniques for beginners to learn. These techniques can help build a great foundation for students.

3 Part Technique - Use a Hip Throw to get the opponent to the ground. Hold on to the secured arm and finished with the Armbar from Side Control. If the opponent pulls their arm away, quickly secure Side Control and advanced to the Moun...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent may try to escape the mount by turning, but will expose his back in the process. The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control, so immediately secure it to est...

3 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing any control. If the opponent steps inside when you are not ready for the attack, just push away to reset the position. If the opponent decides to pass on hi...

2 Part Technique - Mobility is a strong advantage the Butterfly Guard has over traditional Open Guards. If the opponent forces your back to the mat, you will lose it. The first line of defense is Hand Fighting to maintain the position....

2 Part Technique - In this self-defense lesson, Henrique teaches how to counter two types of punches by closing the distance, and taking the fight to the ground. If your opponent throws an overhand right, block the sucker punch as you ...

2 Part Technique - One thing you can count on against an opponent who doesn't know how to properly defend against the mount is him voluntarily giving up his back to escape. Let him. Ease up the weight of your hips and give him room to ...

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...

2 Part Technique - If during a physical altercation, you find yourself in a bearhug, with your arms trapt down by your sides, turn the tables on your opponent by lowering your base, posting his hips away, flaring your elbows upward, se...

1 Part Technique - Henrique instructs another self-defense lesson; this time concerning how to respond to a surprise headlock or choke from behind. Immediately alleviate the pressure away from your neck with your hands yanking his arm ...