2 Part Technique - Once you pass the guard the opponent may try to turtle to prevent you from establishing Side Control. Quickly grab the far arm as an under hook and pull them flat. Now use an Underhook and Head Control to completely ...

2 Part Technique - The opponent is trying to establish Side Control, yet you prevent it by posting with your arms, bringing your knee inside, and swinging your opposite leg over and pushing the opponent away. Now, the opponent is break...

2 Part Technique - The opponent might prevent you from establishing Side Control by extending his arms out for a strong frame. Collapse and parry the posting arms by switching to your hip and continue to secure the position by using Un...

2 Part Technique - You must believe passing the guard is simple and cannot over think what your opponent's offenses are. It can very advantageous to counter the opponent's reaction, instead of retreating. Commonly, an opponent will pos...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

3 Part Technique - Recovering the Closed Guard from underneath Side Control is a matter of applying the proper body mechanics and leverage against your opponent to create the space needed for escape. A normal hip escape in this situati...

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...

2 Part Technique - While mounted, protect your elbows from attack by keeping them close to your body, even while performing the Arm Control Bridge Escape. Bump your hips up off the mat, forcing your opponent to post his hands, and capt...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will raise up to defend your Armdrag, but will expose his hips for the Double Leg. If the opponent looks to Guillotine, always circle away from the choking arm while passing.

2 Part Technique - If your opponent maintains a defensive posture while held in the Side Control with Underhook & Head Control, switch your base by laying onto your hip and keeping tight along his sides. Switching your base in this way...

1 Part Technique - If an adversary attacks you from behind with a Double Over Control Bodylock, or Bearhug, lower your center of gravity with a wider base. Free space for you to step behind his legs by winging your elbow upward from a ...

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...