3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Bernardo shows some of his favorite ways to pass the Spider-Guard: If your opponent finds Double-Sleeve Control and places one foot your hip and their other onto your biceps, maintain a strong base and work...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a rear takedown that bypasses the guard: Hiding your head from back-elbows while holding the Back Bodylock (Rear Clinch, Waistlock from behind, et al.), outstretch your leg and step on your opponent's...

2 Part Lesson - Drive the opponent into opening space underneath his shoulder, tuck your knee in, and drag the opponent on top into Back Control. Pay attention during the transition, because he will often be vulnerable to an attack.

2 Part Technique — Paul teaches his class a Nearside Armbar that is particularly simple, yet effective against opponents who are keeping themselves well protected from attack. Form a Cross-Elbow Grip to rock the opponent up onto his si...

2 Part Technique - If an attacker pushes your chest, prepare for the next push and guide his arms around you with the prayer technique for Collar & Elbow Control. Keep your base between his feet as you spin into his hips for the throw ...

1 Part Technique - If you are being dragged backward with a headlock from behind, pull his elbow away from your neck to prevent choking and spin around your adversary's leg, facing the opposite direction. Take him down to the ground wi...

1 Part Technique - Counter an opponent's front bodylock by creating a frame and breaking his grip. Execute the break by overhooking your arm across his body, and stepping backward after framing your forearm on his neck. In a self-defen...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Control from Standing can lead to the most basic takedown in Jiu Jitsu, the Hip Throw. The connection between techniques, such as the Near Side Armbar and Americana, will help build a strong foundation...

3 Part Technique - If you are shorter than you opponent Hip Throw using an Under Hook. If you are taller, grab over the opponent's back for the throw. Go immediately for the Armbar. If the opponent pulls the arm away, establish Side Co...