1 Part Lesson - Paul and Nick demonstrate a cyclical drill that chains together the Elevator/Hook Sweep from Closed Guard with an Elbow/Knee Escape from (Bottom) Mount. Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard and take an...

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...

2 Part Lesson — Paul expounds on the subtle difference between a Hip-Escape and the Elbow-Escape: [I] When performing the Elbow Escape or Elbow/Knee Escape from the bottom of the Mount Position, your hips remain stationary while your u...

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, (...

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...

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...

4 Part Lesson — Paul teaches several correlated options for escaping the Front Headlock Position and out from underneath the Sprawl: [I] Sit-Out Escape Armdrag vs Front Headlock; shove your shoulder into the hold, cut outside for an an...

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 ...

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...

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.

3 Part Technique - Bridging is the ideal method for the creation of space between you and your opponent when he is holding you down in Side Control. Use your hips to generate enough distance for you to dislodge his base and extend your...

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 ...