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Open-Guard Sweeps
     

3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul resorts to Open-Guard Sweeps as a reaction to getting his Closed-Guard broken: If your opponent is standing up and about to break open your Closed-Guard, immediately switch for a Cross-Guard; make a cr...
Posted: 1172 days ago
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Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul takes a deep dive into the Góes Guard & Tripod Sweep: Technically speaking, the Goes Guard consists of two specific limb configurations; namely, same-side/opposite contact with your foot to the opponent's l...
Posted: 2516 days ago
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Hook Sweep from Closed Guard > Elbow Escape vs Mount
     

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...
Breaking Posture from Closed Guard > Closed Guard to Butterfly Guard > Hook Sweep from Butterfly > Mount
     

2 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a classic reversal from Closed Guard commonly known as an Elevator Sweep: Begin by breaking down your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard; knock away any posts on your torso while pulling with...
Back Escapes
     

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...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard > Triangle from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson -- Paul shows attacks from Open Guard: Starting from Collar & Sleeve Control with a foot placed on the far biceps (aka Dariush Guard, Classic Guard, Tripod Guard, et al.) if your opponent recedes away and lessens the pres...
Posted: 2755 days ago
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Elbow Escape vs Mount → Hook Sweep from Closed Guard
     

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...
Hand Fighting to 2on1 → Collar & Elbow Control Hook Sweep → Double Under Hook Lift
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps from Butterfly Guard: [I] Win dominant control over the position through the use of deliberate hand-fighting; either secure a grip on your opponent's wrist from above or below his hand and augment your ho...
Counter to Seatbelt Control → Back Escape → Guard Recovery
     

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, (...
Posted: 4011 days ago
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Intro to Spider/Open Guard Attacks
     

6 Part Lesson — Paul explains a variety of closely related Open Guard Attacks: [I; 0:00-4:13] "You're the only one who can open your guard." -- Never allow your opponent to gain the initiative and find his pass when your guard is about...
Counter to Seatbelt Control, 2on1 Back Escape, Twist to Guard vs Failing Back Contol
     

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...
Back Escape, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount
     

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues his Back Escape Series: [I] If your opponent is adamant about keeping you on his choking-side, take yourself out of alignment with his hips by heisting over top of his leg and entwining it. Post back over...
Posted: 4527 days ago
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Back Escape
     

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...
Posted: 4528 days ago
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Techniques: Back Escape (298)
Bridge Escape vs Side Control, Frame Escape vs Double Under Control, Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Paul explicates key details in Escaping Side Control and immediately Sweeping from Butterfly: {I} Trace your pinky toe along the mat to the inside space between your opponent's legs after a Bridge Escape; this low movem...
Balloon Sweep from Spider Guard, Sickle Sweep from Spider Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches multiple interconnected sweeps from Spider Guard: [I] If you feel through your Spider Hooks that your opponent is leaning forward, replace your Stirrup (Foot-On-Bicep) for both feet on his hips for the Over...
Breaking Grips from Butterfly, Foot Wipe Escape vs Toreando Pass, Foot Wipe Escape vs Knee-On-Belly
     

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 ...
2on1 Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the significance behind Pulling Guard from Standing with 2on1 Control after Handfighting. [I] Utilize your Open Guard Hooks to help follow your opponent as he circles around your 2on1 Control. [II] If y...
Cross Arm Trap vs Hip Bump Sweep, Knee Slide Pass vs Closed Guard, North South Choke from Side Mount with Cross Arm Trap
     

2 Part Technique — Be wary of the Hip Bump Sweep from Closed Guard, especially after taking down a larger opponent. He may try to take advantage of your low posture after the takedown, so be prepared to lay your weight into his hips as...
Back Escape, Counter to Seatbelt Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount Recovery
     

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...
Posted: 4808 days ago
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Frame Escape vs Double Under Control, Back Down Guard Recovery Escape vs Body Lock, Guillotine from Butterfly, Guillotine to Omoplata
     

2 Part Technique - Getting attacked isn't necessarily a bad thing; if you can recover effectively, oftentimes the opportunity for the submission surfaces in the exposition of your opponent's failed attempt. Utilizing the Backdown Guard...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, 2on1 from Butterfly to Back Control, Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Technique - Pulling guard without your grips is ill-advised; hand-fight for 2on1 Control before stepping in between his legs and sitting down for Butterfly Guard. Transfer your grip from the 2on1 with your hand on his elbow to h...
Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Guard Pull from Standing, Single Leg from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     

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...
Bridge Escape vs Side Control, Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

1 Part Technique - Create a frame with your hands and bridge against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to escape. Instead of recovering into Closed Guard, sit into Butterfly Guard. Use the foot below your Under Hook to lift an...
Rolling Leg Catch Escape from Turtle, Back Escape
     

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 ...
Posted: 5163 days ago
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Pull Guard, Collar & Elbow Control from Butterfly, Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

1 Part Technique - The two primary components to the proper execution of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly are post prevention and hook elevation. Whether controlling your opponent's upper body with Collar & Elbow Control or Over Under Con...
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